Mala beads are known by many different names: japa mala, tibetan prayer beads, buddhist prayer beads, mala bracelet, mala necklace, yoga bracelets, beaded mala, buddha beads, prayer beads, rosary mala, tibet ian rosary, hindu prayer beads, meditation beads.
Mala beads are made with many different types of materials. The common Buddha beads are: bodhi seed, bone, ebony, lotus seed, rosewood, sandalwood, rudraksha, tulsi, and gemstone.