Mala Making Workshop
£5.00 £30.00
Saturday 18th July
10am-1.30pm
Come and learn how to make your own mala.
Mala is the name that Buddhists give to a special set of prayer beads, made in a traditional way, that we then use to count mantras.
The course will include practical advice, supervision and an opportunity to make your own mala.
Course venue : Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham. 44 Blucher Street, Birmingham. B1 1QJ
Description
Feeling creative? Would you like to learn how to make your own mala (prayer beads)?
Enjoy a peaceful Saturday morning with us, where we’ll explore this traditional art by making your own 108-bead mala to take home with you.
We will begin with a brief explanation of how to use a Buddhist mala in conjunction with mantra recitation to improve your peace of mind, compassion and wisdom.
This will be followed by a practical hands-on workshop where you can make your own mala (Beads and craft equipment provided).
Please choose when booking the category of beads to use when making your mala. We will be in touch nearer the time to confirm if you have a specific choice from this category before we place the order for materials.
Please note, bookings from the 6th July onwards will only be able to choose from avaiable bead choices on the day.
Category 1 beads – £5: natural wood, natural greywood, palmwood, rosewood, robles wood
Category 2 beads – £10: opalite, cherry quartz, rose quartz, carnelian, black onyx, aventurine (blue), howlite, ambronite, red jasper
Category 3 beads – £15: tigereye, sodalite, agate, amethyst, flourite, lapis lazuli
When is it?
Saturday 18th July, 10am-1.30pm
Where is it?
Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham. 44 Blucher Street, Birmingham. B1 1QJ
What does it cost?
- £15 plus the cost of beads you choose when booking
- Members & Benefactors: Free except cost of beads
- Or why not consider a membership which includes multiple weekly classes and weekend workshops for only £35/month?
Everybody welcome
