These prayer beads are not only amazing to wear, but they are great for meditation or prayer. Lapis Lazuli opens up the third eye (Brow Chakra) and the Throat Chakra for clarity and brings deep peace. Lapis stimulates enlightenment, enhances dream work and cultivates personal and spiritual power. There are 108 beads on this necklace with the Buddha bead being number 109. This mala is one of a kind and made by hand by Claire Marie in Hudson ,WI.