The Blue Thanka Blue OM
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This is a Tibetan Mandala of the Mantra of Compassion, a sacred geometric painting deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy and meditative tradition. The script is the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra, one of the most revered chants in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolising universal compassion and enlightenment.
The repeating mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” translates to: “Hail to the jewel in the lotus.” Each syllable purifies a different aspect of human existence:
Om – purifies ego and pride
Ma – purifies jealousy
Ni – purifies passion and desire
Pad – purifies ignorance
Me – purifies greed
Hum – purifies hatred and anger
When viewed or meditated upon, this artwork serves as a visual prayer for compassion, radiating peace to the observer and the environment around it.
Traditionally, such mandalas are created by trained monastic artistswho have undergone spiritual and artistic training under lamas or monasteries.
It serves as a spiritual shield, radiates the vibration of compassion,Try it!
