Mantra Ring

The Tibetan Buddhist mantra or prayer featured here is, "Om Mani Padme Hung", which is the six syllable mantra invoking the deity, Chenrezig (Sanskrit = Avalokiteswara), who is the embodiment of compassion. Tibetan Buddhists consider His Holiness the Dalai Lama to be an emanation of Chenrezig. This mantra seems never far from the lips of devout Tibetans and is the same prayer which is most often found in prayer wheels, not to mention being painted and carved in stone all over Tibet and the Buddhist Himalaya.

This mantra ring is sterling silver, while the mantra or prayer is written in an ornate style script and gold plated. This script is very common and used in Buddhist ritual art throughout Tibet, Nepal and wherever Tibetan Buddhism is practiced.

The larger rings (#60008 and # 60009) have the tantric symbol known in Tibetan as the "dorje" placed on each side of the mantra. These rings are adjustable and in addition to the excellent workmanship and precious metals, it is a very affordable piece of quality devotional jewelry.