Hand-Painted Mani Padme Hum Mandala Thangka, Tibetan Meditation Art

The word "Hum" means union and refers to the union that must be made between the intention (mani) and the wisdom (Padme) in order to achieve purity in body, speech, and mind as the Buddha did. Intention and wisdom are inseparable, as intention cannot exist without wisdom and vice versa. According to the Dalai Lama, "Om Mani Padme Hum" means that with intention and wisdom, we can achieve the pure body, speech, and mind of a Buddha.

According to others within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the six syllables of the mantra represent the purification or achievement of the six perfections, or six realms of existence, or the accomplishment of perfection in the six practices. Therefore, each of the six syllables represents one of the perfections, which are the six noble qualities of an enlightened being's character. Repeating the mantra can achieve these six noble characteristics on the journey to enlightenment. The related syllables and characteristics are as follows:

Om – generosity

Ma – ethics

Ni – patience

Pad – diligence

Me – renunciation

Hum – wisdom

There is no entirely correct or definitive translation of the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" or of what you will achieve by repeating it. Its meaning and what practitioners would like to accomplish by using it in meditation are very personal. The meditation can be repeated in silence or aloud, using mala beads, and ideally a minimum of 108 times. At the very least, it serves as a focus point in meditation to help return to each time one gets distracted. The effect it has on individuals, what it means to them, and what they achieve by repeating it in meditation is a personal experience for individuals.

Size: 27.5 x 27.5 Inches ( 70 x 70 cm)

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