Wood bead necklace, prayer beads, 108 beads, amulet, healing 108 beads including the largest bead. Large bead: Approximately 9mm Other beads: Approximately 5mm each Lightweight at approximately 11g, so it won't strain your neck or shoulders. In Buddhism, 108 is considered the number of earthly desires, and it is believed that by chanting the nenbutsu (mantra) that many times, one can eliminate earthly desires and gain merit. Unused, but stored at home.