Enjoy making your own prayer beads at the historic Johana Betsuin Zentokuji Temple, which boasts a history of over 550 years. The first prayer beads created by the Buddha were made from the fruit of the soapberry plant, which as its name suggests, was originally used as soap in India. A monk from Zentokuji will guide you through the process of making your own wrist mala using natural stones, including soapberry fruit. Afterward, you’ll have the chance to enjoy tea together while listening to a Buddhist talk, exploring questions like ‘Why did the Buddha choose the soapberry fruit for his mala?’