Collection: Juzu - Japanese Buddhist Prayer Beads

JUZU, THE JAPANESE MALA

The juzu (also known as nenju, butsuren, or, in broader contexts, japamala) serves a similar purpose to the traditional mala but features significant differences in construction and usage. More complex and elaborate than the classic mala, the juzu varies according to religious schools, with specific configurations and unique practices. Each Japanese Buddhist tradition has its own juzu, and its use changes depending on the practice, such as kano, ki-to, or goma, where practitioners follow particular rituals and gestures.

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