The Buddha Shakyamuni first found enlightenment underneath a Bodhi tree, which is why Bodhi seeds are one of the most important materials used to make Buddhist prayer beads. Bodhi seeds are a traditional material in Tibetan mala beads. They can be used for any type of meditation. it comes in natural form and the makers pierce the seeds, rub the seeds as required to make it the appropriate size. Since the product is handmade; there can be slight variation in size and color.
There are 108 beads on this Bodhi Seed Mala.