How to Prevent Damage to or Breakage of Malas We occasionally receive malas, aka, prayer beads, for repair here at FourGates.com. We provide quality meditation supplies for mantra meditation and recitation of sacred words of power. A couple of skilled observations which will contributed to understanding why mala cording breakage takes place and how to [...]

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The educational video linked below teaches you how to chant mantra which can bring great benefit into your life. It focuses on and illustrates some ways to successfully use the prayer Om Mani Padme Hum has been popularized by the expansion of Tibetan Buddhism throughout Europe, the Americas and other parts of Asia since the [...]

There are several criteria on which mala is best for you. However, “pricing” or cost should be at the bottom of your list, and here’s why. I’m always baffled that people think they can scrimp on quality when purchasing a set of prayer beads, or mala. This is one of the most profound practices in [...]

Zafu Meditation Cushions for Christmas or holiday gifts. A quality, well constructed Zen Meditation cushions, Zafu & Zabuton combo’s, buckwheat zafu, meditation pillows, cotton yoga mats for 17 years. We’re confident you’ll enjoy just as our repeat customers have as well. Four Gates hand crafts zafu meditation cushions, zabuton mats and support cushions with your [...]

When it comes to repairing or restringing a mala or simply prayer beads, we believe it’s very important to choose someone who not only knows what they’re doing, but has plenty of experience and who understands the significance of the mala is a prized spiritual tool. Your mala is something you’ve develop a personal relationship [...]

Heart Sutra Wrist mala bracelets are wonderful gifts for yourself, as spiritual wedding gifts to special guests and for a spiritual teacher or lama. This wrist mala has the Heart Sutra mantra of Lord Buddha carved on each bead. Heart Sutra Wrist malas, aka, Buddhist Prostration Mala or Japa Malas, are made from rosewood with [...]

Just released is the spiritual music compilation from the best and brightest stars in the heavens of Rama. Kirtan Nation, The Best of Chanting is Here! A kirtan nation has no borders, no army, and no government. It is a place where all are welcome as citizens of the universal heart, and the only coin [...]

Vajrasattva Karmic Healing and Purification Practice, and White Tara Longevity Empowerment to be held in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a wonderful series of life enriching Buddhist meditation practices to be offered in the near future. Spiritual Buddhist Dharma talks and empowerment will be given by Konchok Thubten Nima (Ven. Gape Lama) who is affiliated with [...]

Krishna Das will be here in Phoenix, June 16th for a memorable kirtan chanting session and spiritual story telling adventure. KRISHNA DAS is calling this round of appearances, ‘SAMSARA BY BUS’ TOUR. This is one of best spiritual things to do in Phoenix this Summer. Don’t miss the enjoyment of singing or just listening to [...]