MANDALA MANTRA AND THE SYMBOLS
In this Mandala, the inscriptions inside are a mantra in Tibetan, or a repeated prayer, in order to support the symbol in the center, which gives meaning to the Mandala. The written prayer is pronounced: "Om-mani-padme-hum" and the meaning attributed to it is universal love and compassion, which represent the foundations of Buddhism.
This mantra is probably the most famous and used in Tibetan Buddhism, and if pronounced repeatedly it has a beneficial effect in the psyche and mind.
Eight Auspicious Symbols
Shell : is the representation of deep knowledge. It feeds spiritual passions and aspirations, awakening from the abyss of ignorance and suffering.
The Parasol : it is a symbol of wealth, power and royal dignity. It also means protection, from disease, from every obstacle and adverse force, from ignorance, from the suffering of this life.
The Golden Pisces : they represent the overcoming of all obstacles and achievement of the liberation. They therefore represent the skill and ability, innate or acquired, to be free and pure.
Vase of Wealth : symbolizes the idea of obtaining and satisfying material desires, longevity and prosperity. Encourage the enjoyment of all the benefits that can be achieved in this world.
Lotus flower : the symbol indicates and recalls purity, beauty, fertility, transformation and self-healing ability. It is not a coincidence that in the iconography of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, they are depicted sitting on a lotus flower-shaped throne.
Infinity Knot : symbol of protection and friendship, it exhorts knowledge and clarity of the dynamics of cause and effect, of the universe, this is represented by the geometric lines that intersect. It means realization that all things are interdependent with each other.
Banner of Victory : Represents the glory, that comes from the attainment of knowledge over ignorance and fear; overcoming all obstacles and the consequent achievement of happiness.
Wheel of Dharma : it represents and strengthens the moral discipline that allows us to have a harmonious mind and a stable thought in the continuous change of things. Symbol of mastery and understanding of the emptiness of all phenomena.
The material is cotton canvas, and the colors are water-soluble pigments, both minerals and organic materials, tempered with a solution of grass and glue.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with OM - 55 cm - Version 1]
The OM symbol gives meaning to the Mandala. It recalls harmony and harmonizes the ambient where it is placed. The symbol of the AUM, or even written OM, in fact represents the primordial union with creation. So it exhorts an intimate connection at pace with the whole thing.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with OM - 55 cm - Version 2]
The OM symbol gives meaning to the Mandala. It recalls harmony and harmonizes the ambient where it is placed. The symbol of the AUM, or even written OM, in fact represents the primordial union with creation. So it exhorts an intimate connection at pace with the whole thing.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with OM - 55 cm - Version 3]
The OM symbol gives meaning to the Mandala. It recalls harmony and harmonizes the ambient where it is placed. The symbol of the AUM, or even written OM, in fact represents the primordial union with creation. So it exhorts an intimate connection at pace with the whole thing.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with OM - 55 cm - Version 4]
The OM symbol gives meaning to the Mandala. It recalls harmony and harmonizes the ambient where it is placed. The symbol of the AUM, or even written OM, in fact represents the primordial union with creation. So it exhorts an intimate connection at pace with the whole thing.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with HRI and Lotus - 55 cm]
The HRI symbol gives meaning to the Mandala. This symbol is a "seed" syllable, and is a symbol of compassion and love.
The Lotus Flower is in the center and in the corners.
The lotus flower recalls purity, beauty, fertility, transformation and self-healing ability. In fact, in the iconography of the Buddhas and the Bodhisattva, they are depicted sitting on a throne in the shape of a lotus flower.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with HUM - 55 cm - Version 1]
The HUM symbol represents the state of final realization of unity, between primordial wisdom and compassion.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with HUM - 55 cm - Version 2]
The HUM symbol represents the state of final realization of unity, between primordial wisdom and compassion.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with Dorje - 60 cm]
The Dorje or Dorje crossed: it is a symbol of protection from obstacles. Dorje is a Sanskrit word which means lightning or even diamond. This means power and indestructibility. So in this case the crossed Vajra or Dorje indicates an impenetrable protection.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols with OM - 58,5 cm]
The OM symbol gives meaning to the Mandala. It recalls harmony and harmonizes the ambient where it is placed. The symbol of the AUM, or even written OM, in fact represents the primordial union with creation. So it exhorts an intimate connection at pace with the whole thing.
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[Mandala Mantra and 8 Auspicious Symbols - Blue with OM - 58 cm]
The OM symbol gives meaning to the Mandala. It recalls harmony and harmonizes the ambient where it is placed. The symbol of the AUM, or even written OM, in fact represents the primordial union with creation. So it exhorts an intimate connection at pace with the whole thing.
