Buddhist Prayer Beads | Rakto Japa Mala Lotus Beads Natural (Saffron)Rakto is often used in traditional practice as a tool to help one focus on removing obstacles and negative energy. Mallah or Malas are a type of Buddhist rosary. Usually consisting of 108 beads which is a very auspicious number in Buddhism, Malla beads are used to aid meditation and prayer with each bead representing a mantra repetition. 108 beads Handmade and Fair Trade from Nepal 38 grams Beads 7 8 mm Note: The string comes in both red and yellow.