29 - Make a Japa Mala

Make a japa mala and learn five mantras

I've had a fascination with prayer beads for a long time. The smooth, meditative nature of chanting prayers seems soothing. I made myself a quasi-rosary a couple of years ago, and learned to say hail marys (I already knew our father). I'd like to make a japa mala and learn a few mantras as well. Hopefully one of these traditions can help me learn to unwind and meditate.