The Japanese name of prayer beads used by adherents of Dharmic religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism).

Generally distinguishable by the presence of two tassels in most variants, and some are bracelet-sized.

Also known as fózhū (佛珠) in Chinese, and japamala or mala in Sanskrit (माला).

External links

• Wikipedia: Japamala

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