Buddha Chitta: A Valuable Seed from NepalCEFR A2
2 Nov 2025
Adapted from Sonia Awale, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Shreyashka Maharjan, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Buddha Chitta seeds are important in Nepal. They are used for making prayer necklaces, called mala, in Tibetan Buddhism. Farmers grow these seeds mainly in the Temal area, which is about 56 kilometers from Kathmandu.
In the past, these seeds were cheap. Research shows that their prices increased when the Dalai Lama praised their quality. Now, high-quality seeds can sell for a lot of money, making farmers wealthy.
Difficult words
- seed — the part of a plant that grows.seeds
- prayer — a connection to a god or spirit.
- grow — to make a plant become larger.
- wealthy — having a lot of money.
- price — the amount of money needed for something.prices
- quality — how good or bad something is.
- area — a specific place or region.
- necklace — a piece of jewelry worn around the neck.necklaces
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think the Dalai Lama's praise affected the seeds' price?
- What is the importance of Buddha Chitta seeds in Tibetan Buddhism?
- How do you feel about farmers becoming wealthy from these seeds?
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