Tibetan Journal

The Forty-Year Shuttle: A Portrait of Sangmo
Sangmo has worked a backstrap loom for forty years. A portrait of the weaver behind our hand-woven collection — her village, her hands, and the patience in every knot. Read more...
Mala Beads: Types, Meaning, and How to Use Them
Everything you need to know about mala beads — materials, meaning, how to count, and how to choose by intention. The complete beginner's guide. Read more...
Mala Beads for Clarity and Focus: A Meditation Practitioner's Guide
The best mala bead materials for focus and mental clarity — wood types, crystal options, and how to use them in daily practice. Read more...
Mala Beads for Protection: Which Materials and Symbols to Look For
Which mala bead materials and symbols offer protection — and how to use them in practice. A practical guide for beginners. Read more...
How to Choose Mala Beads by Intention: Protection, Clarity, Calm, and Gifting
How to choose mala beads by intention: protection, clarity, calm, and gifting. Matching material and symbol to what you're working toward. Read more...
How to Use Mala Beads: Counting, Meditation, and Daily Practice
How to use mala beads for counting, breath, and daily practice — whether you meditate or simply want a grounding ritual. Read more...
Mala Bead Materials: Bodhi, Sandalwood, Crystal, and How Each One Feels to Wear
Bodhi, sandalwood, crystal, and bone — how each mala bead material feels to wear and what makes each one distinct. Read more...
How to Cleanse and Care for Your Mala Beads
How to cleanse and care for mala beads without damaging them. What works, what to avoid, and how often to do it. Read more...
How to Use Mala Beads for Meditation: A Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide
A step-by-step guide to using mala beads for meditation — counting breath, mantra, and building a consistent practice. Read more...
Mala Bracelet vs Full Mala: Which One Is Right for You?
Mala bracelet or full 108-bead mala — what the difference is, how each is used, and which one suits your practice. Read more...
Giving a Mala as a Gift: What It Means and How to Choose
What it means to give a mala as a gift, and how to choose the right one — by intention, material, and the person receiving it. Read more...
Crystal Mala Beads: Amethyst, Citrine, and How to Choose by Intention
Crystal mala beads — amethyst, citrine, and others — and how to choose by intention. What each crystal brings to a practice. Read more...