Om Mani Padme Hum by wysiwig
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Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum
Or:
Generosity, Ethics, Patience, Diligence, Renunciation, and Wisdom.
Om mani padme hum is the six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra meant to assist in purifying the mind and body. It is usually inscribed on the outside of a prayer wheel. Only six syllables, it embodies the principles of Buddhism. As the wheel spins the words of the prayer fly off into heaven. In a previous post I showed you an older gentleman spinning his hand held wheel, known as a Mani wheel (mani-chos-'khor).
The image below is of my personal Mani wheel. The cylinder is made of bone and the insets are coral and turquoise colored glass. If I were a richer man they would be actual stones. When I asked the merchant if they were real he laughed and said, “Not at this price.”
You might think that six syllables is not much of a prayer. Buddhists have that covered. Inside the cylinder is a Sutra that will enhance your good karma as the wheel spins.
Comments (13)
Faemike55
Very cool wheel and description. when chanted (quietly, that is) the mind and body achieve a unique bond with the universe. a most calming and beautiful experience.
Wolfenshire
That is really interesting, next stop Google, to look for a mani wheel.
durleybeachbum
A beautiful object . Less is more; superb economy of words.
hipps13
cool colors warm hugs, Linda
whaleman
Thank you for the photo and explanation. I have wanted to see a good photo of one of these since my son photographed people using them in Indonesia.
prutzworks
nice shot and story
ZanderXL
You only need a few words... if they are the RIGHT words... and these guys know what they're talking about.
bobrgallegos
Very cool and interesting capture!!
sandra46
i HAVE ONE ALMOST IDENTICAL
weesel
Next stop eBay! Really neat shot. Love the detail you've captured.
auntietk
It's a beautiful object with a most excellent purpose. When it comes to strengthening the goodwill in the world, every good thing helps.
netot
Beautiful wheel! I think it works like our rosary. As I write in one of your previous posts, I thought that the Mantra Om mani padme hum was a creation of Lobsang Rampa, a writer, I,m glad to know it wasn't.
tennesseecowgirl
I think I learn more visiting your gallery than any other.. nice work