Bodhichitta is a holy tree according to Buddhism. Bodhi beads are threaded to make rosaries which are used to count mantras. Bodhi means enlightenment and chitta means soul in the Sanskrit language. Bodhichitta literally means soul of enlightenment. Bodhi seed mala signifies the Buddha’s attainment ofenlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. While especially revered by Buddhists, abodhi seed mala is considered auspicious to use for all practices, andrepresents spiritual promise, dedication and faith.