Of course, one can use the Mala for any sacred prayer from any spiritual or religious tradition. The Mala, rosary or prayer beads would be best seen as inseparable from God, Buddha, or the Deity. It is not jewelry, and should not be considered as such.
adenoid adÂ·eÂ·noid (Äd'n-oid') n. A lymphoid tissue growth located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat that when swollen may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult. adenoids Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil resulting from chronic inflammation. adj.
The adenoids are located high in the throat behind the nose and soft palate (roof of the mouth) and, unlike tonsils, are not visible through the mouth without special instruments. The tonsils are the two masses of tissue on either side of the back of the throat. Tonsils and adenoids are strategically located near the entrance to the breathing passages where they can catch incoming infections. They 'sample bacteria and viruses and can become infected themselves.