The bodhi tree is commonly believed to be the tree under which Buddha achieved enlightenment. Because it is made with seeds from the Buddha wisdom tree, a bodhi seed mala is considered auspicious to use for all practices. It is seasoned with a natural oil for an antique appearance and features a turquoise bead to help keep your place in the rhythmic recitations of mantra prayers. The wrist mala is strung with a stretch elastic. Hand strung in Kathmandu, Nepal.