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FIFTEEN FACTS ABOUT RUDRAKSHA

Rudraksha is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism. The seed is borne by several species of Elaeocarpus, with E. ganitrus being the principal species used in the making of a bead chain or mala. Rudraksha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the name Rudra and aksha. The specific epithet ganitrus is possibly taken from ganitri, the name for this species in Sundanese and Malay.
The power and effects of the Tears of Lord Siva have always been a solution to the pain and suffering the Mankind and Womankind may experience during uncertain times in their life. Wearing the Sacred Rudraksha Beads brings one to a state of present moment living that most all Spiritual Teachings support. Wearing specific Mukhi Rudraksh or Rudraksa with a specific number of faces or lines as single beads or in recommended combinations create different positive changes in the wearers life.
The best way to choose rudraksha is by reading the properties of the beads and selecting the ones that closely match with what you desire. Our ancients puranas specify properties of the beads only with regards to the different gods and goddess that reside in each specific bead and do not mention any relation whatsoever with their astrological properties. Rudraksha can be chosen by Purpose, Therapy or by Rashi. One bead or multiple beads of different mukhi may be combined together.
The facts goes as follows:
1. Best qualaity Rudraksha are found in Nepal.
2. The word Rudraksha is derived from word Rudra(Shiva- the Hindu god of all living creature) and aksha(eyes).
3. Rudraksha is known to have magnetic properties and will align to north-south direction if suspended.
4. The wood of Rudraksha tree was used to make aeroplane propellers during World War I.
5. Hindu religious books describes Rudraksha upto 21 mukhis but Rudraksha beads from 2 to 29 mukhis has been found in Nepal.
6. Higher mukhi Rudraksha are expensive to buy but has lots of religious and medical values.
7. The best way to choose Rudraksha is by reading the properties of beads and selecting the ones that closely watches with what you desire.
8. Ninety-five percent of Rudraksha found in markets are fake.
9. Rudraksha Therapy can control diesease such as stroke, stress level, hypertension and at the same time releives anxiety, depression and neurotic conditions.
10. Rudraksha can be wore by everybody irrespective of caste,creed,religion and culture.
11. Rudraksha was only known to the eastern world but now is known about its valuable properties even to the western world.
12. Rudraksha can be used to improve the concentration while on meditation and yoga.
13. Rudraksha these days are even wore by many celebrities as a fashion accessories.
14. The typical price range at which original Rudraksha beads can be found from $100 to $50,000.
15.  man who is abandoned or who is engaged in impious acts or who is full of all sins, becomes free from all sins by wearing a Rudraksa (on his body).
Meaning here is that it is simply necessary to wear the Rudraksha on the body no matter what your starting point and you will change to a better person ........... Holy Books states it doesnt matter what clothes you wear or how you lead your life at the present moment ....... Holy Book states wear the Holy Rudraksha and watch the positive change.
16.If rudraksha are worn during bath , then it is recommended to keep them away from Soap , as it penetrates the bead pores and makes them dehydrated . Regular washing with water is good for the beads . If not worn during bath , the beads may be washed in normal clean water , during prayers .

About the Author

Bikram Basnet is the CEO and marketing director of Kailash Rudraksha Bhandar.He is also a Rudraksha specialist and a therapist.He been writing about the rudraksha and its impact on the human physiology and behaviour after extensive research on it.

108 mala/prayers for a Buddhist?

I'm a little new to Buddhism, and I feel I'm ready for the next step, which, for me, is memorizing the 108 prayers. But I have so many questions! And because I live in America, it's not like I can walk down the street to a Buddhist temple, haha.

1. Are there more than one set of 108 prayers?
2. Which one should I do, as a beginner?
3. Should I memorize the english or the real translation, or both?
4. When do I repeat them?
and finally, 5, where do I find them? Is there a website I can see them for free? I have been looking everywhere online, and all I can find are cd's to buy or meditation music, or the beads themselves. Help!

I think You need to start at the beginning
Spend a couple of days visiting the following sites and take Your time In the end You will have a far better idea of where You are
There are many Schools and Sects within Buddhism and it does take some time to get a feel for it but the time will be well spent I can assure You
This site lists all the major Schools but be aware like every other Belief Buddhism has itś share of Cults
These being
New Kadampa Tradition
SGI
True Buddha School
Dark Zen
and Dharmakaya International

http://www.buddhanet.net

The next site practice the Dharma Lord Buddha left for this Dharma Ending Time

http://www.amitabha-gallery.org

The next lists one of my favorites I have a deep fondness and respect for itś Founder

http://www.drba.org

Dont part with Your hard earned cash
Dharma is meant to be given freely and you will find a great deal of freebies on the sites I have listed
In a week or so If You have any questions post and if I can give You a hand I will do

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Sandalwood Malas are fine for most things They are fairly cheep Mine cost £4.00 and have lasted many years
Here is a reasonable site to view them

http://www.tibetanmalashop.com/mala_properties.asp

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Kio
Your Larma´s teachings aren't as free as He would have us believe
On the first download of the free stuff We are invited on page two to purchase the book The Union of Mahmudra and Dzogchen
A few inches further down another book
The Heart Treasures of the Enlightened One
From the Larma of course
Also CDś at ten bucks a throw Together with DVDs and a Commercial Online Printing Service
I gave up after that
Would You happen to know How much He grossed last year [$$$$]

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