Heart Sutra carving, rosewood, bale-shaped red tiger eye braceletA bracelet engraved with the entire text of the Heart Sutra The beautiful shape of the beads, which preserves the natural texture of the wood, is a distinctive feature. The rosewood used is a durable material that is also well known for its use in prayer beads. It is popular because it fits comfortably in the hand and is very easy to handle. The sutras engraved on each bead become the Heart Sutra when read in order. The Heart Sutra is said to be a