Can custom Rudraksha be made into toothless Rudraksha? What are the differences in the breaking-in (patina process) experience?
Toothless CustomizationOver the years of doing customization, the most common questions I get are about various details
How can new buyers avoid pitfalls when purchasing Rudraksha? Be sure to keep these points in mind
New player pitfallsI have been playing Rudraksha for several years. How do new players avoid pitfalls when buying Rudrak
This Rudraksha mala has been broken-in for five years, and its current appearance is enviable
Appreciating a Five-Year-Old MalaAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in
Do you need to wear gloves when breaking-in Rudraksha? It’s different for dry hands and sweaty hands
Breaking-in (patina process) with glovesI've been playing with Rudraksha for several years. When breaking in Rudraksha,
A Rudraksha mala given by a friend; after three years of breaking-in, it has now become a treasure.
Friendship Mala AppreciationAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my ha
Why Are Your Rudraksha Holes Turning Black? It Might Be This Reason
Darkening around the bead holesI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now. Why do the holes in your Rudraksha turn bl
Rudraksha left sitting for a while without breaking-in, took it out and found it moldy—what to do?
Dealing with moldI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now, and left it sitting without handling. Today I'm putting
This Rudraksha mala has recorded its two-year transformation from new seeds to fully reddened
Two-Year Change RecordSome hobbyists said they want to see real changes during the breaking-in (patina process), not sto
Cycling Log: How to Plan a Long-Distance Ride Without Rushing
很多朋友问我长途骑行怎么安排才不累。我的经验是：不要把每天的里程定*，留出弹性。几点建议：一、出发前把路线和住宿先定个大概，但每天只计划一半的里程，剩下的看体力和风景随机发挥；二、补给别只看里程，按时间补：每骑一个半小时就歇五分钟，喝几口水…
How long should you break-in (patina process) Rudraksha each day? Too long is actually not good
Breaking-in durationI have been playing with Rudraksha for several years. How long is the appropriate daily breaking-in
