Bodhi Leaf with Copper Moon Earrings water buffalo bone An extraordinary hand made mala

An extraordinary hand made mala by Dharmashop owner Christy Cohen

Multicolored fringe hangs at the bottom

These hand made earrings are delicately inlaid with turquoise and coral stones wrapped in sterling silver

this 'cosmos' mandala is just in from kathmandu Nepal

I took this image in 2007 at Swayambhunath Stupa overlooking the Kathmandu valley

Bodhi Leaf with Copper Moon Earrings water buffalo bone An extraordinary hand made malaHandmade by artisans in Thailand, these earrings feature a copper moon design with sterling silver leaves on sterling silver wires. It was under a Bodhi tree where the Buddha first achieved enlightenment. Since that time, Buddhists have honored the tree, its leaves, and seeds. These earrings carry the enchanting energy of the moon. With it comes a meaning of potential and renewal. It is believed that copper has the ability to help heal the mind and