Reviews from Buddhistmala.com Community

“beautiful malas!”

I want to start by thanking you for the shipment of my beautiful malas! …
Your quality is wonderful and I thank you for that! Thank you so much!

Happy day!

Great Product, Great Company

I received exactly what I ordered. My beads have been with me for several months now and my Mala was well crafted. They shipped the product quickly. I will be ordering again in the near future and consider Sakura Designs my go to for all future purchases.

Bodhi Seed and Lapis Tibetan Mala

I was pretty excited when I ordered this mala, but I have to say, it’s absolutely beautiful. Definitely the nicest mala I have ever owned. The construction is high quality and solid, and the adornments and extra touches are really great. Worth every penny.

Sacred Redwood and Dzi Beads

Namaste! I just received my latest mala from you–the Redwood and Dzi Beads–and I just had to let you know that it is absolutely fabulous! As soon as I opened the package, I was astounded by the gorgeous wooden box which housed my sacred mala as well as the beautiful pouch. This “one-of-a-kind” mala is definitely befitting of its name. It felt calming, healing, protective and peaceful as soon as I touched it. I have purchased several malas from you in the past, and I will continue to do so. I appreciate the quality and the quick delivery. May you be blessed at Sakura Designs for all that you continue to do to help to elevate the consciousness of our world. Aum Sat Tat!

Zen Style Mala

I’m so happy!!!

108 Swarvoski Crystal Mala

I never take the time to write a review. I get what I expect and it never occurs to me to go out of my way to write a
review about what is expected. However, when I received my mala from you today, I was firstly delighted by the speedy delivery! Then, when I opened the box the mala was so gorgeous it took my breath away and stilled my mind. I could never have anticipated such beauty. Rainbows that glisten from every bead … the feeling of dazzling light energy … WOW! I just could not stop staring at it … it is mesmerizing! I wanted to thank you and my husband said “write a review to thank them” … so here I am, expressing my deepest gratitude and appreciation for the skill that went into making this mala and I can feel it was made with great love and care because this mala feels sacred. Thank you!

Quartz Crystal Custom Mala

Dear Sakura Design, Thank you very much indeed for the beautifully made quartz crystal mala which arrived today. The beads are evenly calibrated and not strung too tightly – just right. Also, your presentation with the box, silk pouch, and mala manual was lovely. I will happily be using this mala for a long time!

Turquoise and coral malas

Sakura Designs, I just wanted to let you know that the turquoise and coral mala beads I ordered came in today’s mail
(12/24) – a timely arrival, as I will be away on a trip beginning Monday, 12/26. I am very happy with the design of the set, the beautiful bag, and the whole manner of presentation. Best wishes for this holiday season.

“I was able to find EXACTLY what my Husband wanted”

After researching many sites for Malas ( and trying to make my own ) , I finally decided to order from buddhistmala.com .We are in total love ! I was able to find EXACTLY what my Husband wanted – 108 in Hematite & Tigers eye , for me The Bliss Mala – 108 Lepidolite & Jade , it is perfection ; both products were exactly as pictured on the website. The shipping was only a few days , quite faster than I expected . We will definitely order again from here !

“Quite impressed”

Wow. Thank you so much.

I love all your mala designs. I received mine much earlier than expected and am quite impressed. I can not put it down. I love the design and intend to buy more. Thank you

“LOVE your product”

Order #7689 – received yesterday and even better than expected. LOVE your product, site, price, timeliness. THANKS.

Coral Abacus Mala

I received my red coral abacus mala today and I am so pleased. It is beautifully made and looks like a piece of jewelry. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to own something as beautiful. I ordered several items from Sakura designs before and I have never been disappointed. They have the best Dharma items for your Buddhist practice.

Bodhi Seed Mala

I received my new Mala a day or so ago. It’s exactly as advertised and arrived in less time than I thought. From the day I ordered to the time it arrived at my door was three days – from Boulder to the Eastern US. Thank you, and I plan on using you for future purchases

“Thank you again for the craftsmanship”

I just wanted to say that I was soooo impressed with your site and the quality of your product……..such so that I am having a difficult time in finding the one I want. Perhaps I shall order more than one. Thank you again for the craftsmanship and quality that should attend all malas, but don’t. All the best,

“order was exactly as described”

I would like to thank you for the expedient service I received. My order was exactly as described on your website, excellent quality and was delivered quickly… within 3 days. This kind of customer service is becoming rare these days. It is appreciated and I will continue to order from your website with confidence and pleasure.
Best Regards,

Fancy Jasper Mala

Your beautiful fancy Jasper Mala ( order 4443) just arrived.
Thank you!
Kind regards,

“They are so beautiful”

Just received my shipment of lapis lazuli, sandalwood and cedarwood malas. They are so beautiful. Thanks for the quick and hassle free service, I’ll pass your details onto my friends at the meditation centre.
Cheers,

“Exquisite malas”

These are, by far, the most beautiful malas I have ever found. The “hand-feel” (for doing japa practice) is extraordinary, the stones are lovely and the workmanship is of a very high quality. They are made to last a long time. This is the first time that the actual object exceeds the photograph, in my experience.

“beautiful reminder”

Thank you! and for the beautiful reminder from the Dalai Lama!
Much Metta to you!

“it’s beautiful”

Just received my Mala, thanx this was fast and it’s beautiful!!
Have a great day…

Saludos,

Tibetan Rosewood and Turquoise Mala

I bought the Tibetan rosewood and turquoise as my first Mala and, since it was already a pretty low price plus it was on sale, I was simply hopeful that the energy would feel right in them. I received them two days after USPS e-mailed me confirming that they would be receiving a package from this site. Not only do they feel right, they are beautiful! I’m very pleased with this product and I will recommend this site to others. Thank you for making these items available. You are assisting the world with your products!

Genuine Sandalwood Mala

I cannot express how much I love the mala I purchased from buddhistmala.com. Where do I start?? It is exactly what I wanted and even better than described. I had been looking for a genuine sandalwood mala for a few weeks. At first I thought, I’m going with the cheapest option available: Ebay. After contacting several sellers, I realized that what I was going to get was some cheap beaded necklace with NO scent… I really wanted a quality mala with a natural scent..and I wasn’t going to get it by reaching for the cheapest options on the net.

So as I googled away looking for other purchasing alternatives I stumbled upon buddhistmala.com. First of all after searching literally more websites than I can count, this is the first one I came across with such a vast array of choices. And the pictures and measurements gave an REALLY great description of what one can purchase.

At first I thought, hmmm this IS a bit more than I wanted to spend but reading the descriptions for items it was clear that you were getting what you pay for….quality. The website also informed me that those $10 sandalwood malas I had looked at on other various websites where probably cheap and soaked in sandalwood oil…meaning that it would probably fall apart relatively soon and that it would probably have a lovely scent….for about a week…then nothing. I read this and was like What?! I wanted to get it for cheap but I also expected a quality product.

So after a day of pondering I decided, hey why not spend a little more if it’s going to be worth it. So I get my mala in the mail and seriously I am in love. Firstly, you can tell by looking at it that it is extremely well made. Mine is pure sandalwood with three beautiful red jasper beads. And second, the smell!!! It’s heavenly. Not overwhelming, not annoyingly subtle. Purfect potency of scent. To top it off it came with a very lovely mala bag…not that I am ever taking this off lol.

Anyway, really I cannot sing the praises of my purchase from buddhistmala.com enough. I buy a lot of stuff online and I don’t ever write reviews for anything….but in this case I made an exception. Very satisfied with my purchase!

Black Onyx Mala

I have received my black onyx mala today. It’s a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, a wonderful meditation aid. I forgot the counters in my order, but I have placed another one just few minutes ago! I will tell of buddhistmala.com to many people! Thank you very much. In the Dharma,

“everything is very beautiful”

I just wanted to write and say that my package arrived today, I was surprised at how fast it got all the way here. thank you so much for all of your help, and everything is very beautiful. I appreciate the magazine and the extra pack of cord as well, I wont be able to find anything close to either of those out here. also thank you for the mala bag, the tassles and the box. I wasn’t expecting so much, and the surprise was a welcome one. several hours of meticulous toil and i am finished, the snakeknot proved more difficult then i imagined, but the finished product is pretty good. thank you so much.

“It is fabulous”

Thank you so much for getting back to me. Good to know for future that they don’t offer (international) tracking. As is Murphy’s law the package arrived today. It is fabulous and I look forward to doing business with you in the very near future.

Cheers

“your site is overall easy to use”

Dear Buddhist Mala
I would like to know if you ship to the UK and what your charges are for this. You would like to take this opportunity to tell you that your site is overall easy to use and you show some of the most beautiful malas I’ve seen available to buy online.
Love and light,

Tigers Eye Mala

Thank you very much for the magnificent tiger eye hand mala. It arrived today much earlier than expected and is beautiful. Thank you for the gift box and the pouch as well. This is my second order from you. My first was a full traditional Tibetan boddhi seed mala and it has become part of me and my daily practice. Your products are wonderful and very special. Thank you for this very worthy work.

“I love this mala!”

I love this mala! It’s lightweight, wraps around my wrist 4 times just right, and the seeds have special spiritual significance to me. It’s perfect for me, I thank you so much for creating it!

Many tashi deleks,

Re-stringing

Dawn, I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful re-stringing of my bone mala. I really like the tassel and maker beads. Thanks again for the great re-stringing work!! Best regards

“beautifully made mala”

Dawn, Thank you so much for the beautifully made mala.. It’s funny, I live @ home with my father, who, not being a Buddhist, feels it’s okay to poison the mice who share the house with us. When I came down this morning, I discovered a tiny poisoning victim in the living room. My first instinct was to leave him for my father, because I’m squeamish about touching dead animals, but I thought about how my Dad would probably just throw the body in the backyard, which could possibly poison any other animal that may eat it. So I sucked it up, put on some gloves, and buried the poor creature in the ground, with as much respect as I could give him. As I finished the job, I noticed the mailman making his way to our house, and when he got here, he handed me the package with your beautiful mala in it. I honestly didn’t expect it to travel halfway across the country so quickly, and the packaging was lovely. It was like receiving a thank you gift from the little mouse, for sending him on to his next life with some dignity. Thanks again, and I won’t hesitate to recommend your store to anyone looking for quality prayer beads. Best Regards,

“how pleased I was”

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the 3 malas I ordered. Both the custom and “standard” malas were lovely, as were the pouches provided. They were Christmas gifts, all very well-received by the recipients.

Crystal Mala Review

“I just received your custom designed crystal mala. The quality is exquisite. The beads are wonderfully matched and flawless. I am very grateful to have them for my Chenrezig practice”

“I am in love!”

I just opened my mala beads and I am in love! I hadn’t quite known what to expect but I almost cried when I touched them-I’ve wanted a strand for years and never really felt it was time to invest in them. I have found that I am ready to devote my energy and intentions to this sacred mind set and I am delighted to have found Sakura Designs to create my ideal mala beads, just the way I wanted them, individual and very special. Thank You!

“They will be treasured”

Hi Dawn I received your beautiful mala this morning. They will be treasured. I will pass on all enquiries to you. For your kindness, I will make a donation to Greenpeace on your behalf. Again, many thanks and blessings for the future.

“completely thrilled & amazed by it”

I just wanted to thank you sooooo much! I got my gemstone mala today & was completely thrilled & amazed by it. It blew away my expectations! You have wonderful craftsman working for you & was thrilled by the bag included! I am so excited & this came at the exact right time! Thank you so much! I’m so glad I found you!

A thrilled customer,

Rosewood Juzu-Gift Boxed

I ordered the Rosewood Juzu-Gift Boxed and it arrived today. It is beautiful, elegant and the craftsmanship is really nice. Thank you so much for your service, I am definitely glad I found you on the internet. Your site is bookmarked and I will be a return customer soon,

Thanks again!

Rock Crystal Quartz Mala

I received my standard Rock Crystal Quartz mala a few days ago. It was made promptly after the order was received. The materials used in it are excellent and the workmanship is impeccable. If I decide to purchase another mala or need to restring an existing mala, Sakura Designs will be my first choice.

Simple beauty

I just received my sandalwood mala and it’s lovely. It smells wonderful, feels wonderful in my hands and I hope to spend many happy hours with it. Thank you so much!

Turquoise Mala

I received the turquoise mala. The turquoise is perfect! It is exactly what I wanted. I think the garnet spacers and tassel would have been richer looking even without the garnet guru bead, but I am pleased with this mala. I know this was a challenge for us, but I feel that everything is well, the mala “feels” good even despite the challenges. You do wonderful work and have been good to work with.

Best to you, your business and your family. Thank you for working with me on this. The turquoise was important to me. You made that happen. I did look for other sources for more than a year, but all roads led back to you. I am sorry for the discomfort we experienced, but hope that you are as pleased as I that all is well. Thank you.

Custom Sandalwood Mala

Hi Dawn,

I just wanted to write to tell you that I received my mala. It arrived much faster than I thought it would and it is absolutely stunning!! Thank you so much, this is something I will truly treasure.-

“he absolutely loves it!”

I bought the Mala for my husband for his birthday and he absolutely loves it! My husband works at a very stressful job and he wears his mala everyday to help deal with the stress.

Thank you!!

Red Jasper Mala

Thank YOU! BTW, this is the 2nd mala that I have ordered from you. (I already have one of your beautiful lapis malas.) You have truly exquisite malas. Thank you for adding such beauty to the physical and spiritual worlds.

Namaste,

Sandalwood Mala

Just wanted you to know that I received my mala in the mail today and am very happy. It is wonderfully fragrant and beautifully made with obvious lovingly care. Thank you.
Namaste-

Mala-Tigers Eye Brown

D.M. Boiani-Sandberg; I received my mala today and it looks positively beautiful. Thank you!! ” ﷯

Jade hand mala and lapis mala

I am stunned by the craftsmanship and quality of my jade hand mala and lapis mala. I am using them in my daily practices with gratitude. I did not expect them to feel quite as wonderful as they do. Thank you for taking the time to make them. I can sense the sincerity given. I also did not expect them to arrive in such a short period of time. Thank you for your diligence.
Respectfully,

Tigers Eye Mala

My mala cannot compare with the photos on the website, and all of the examples of craftsmanship are amazing. I ordered a tiger’s eye mala with carnelian counters and a bead knot with knots between the beads. It is exquisite and stunning. I just had to thank you guys for the work. Also, the mala arrived very quickly, less than a week from when I ordered it. I would refer anyone to Buddhist Mala and I will certainly buy future malas from here. Thanks again.