According to Tibetan culture, it is said that all the teachings of Buddha are contained in the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, and that to know the phrase is to know enlightenment. Supposedly, contained in this verse is the truth of the nature of suffering and how to remove its root cause.
- Charm Material: Premium Grade White Copper & Thai Silver (the silver part of the charm) and Hand-carved Yak Bone.
- Clasp Type: Lace-up & knot.
- Material(s) of bracelet: Natural Red South Indian Sandalwood, White Copper, Thai Silver, Yak Bone & Tibetan Rope.
- Charm's significance & meaning: "Om Mani Padme Hum" (more info below)
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Red Sandalwood is an exotic natural wood that's believed to absorb nuclear radiation. Sandalwood scent is believed by some to transform one's desires and maintain a person's alertness while in meditation. It is also one of the most popular scents used when offering incense to Buddha and the guru.
- Om (ohm)- Om is the sound or “vibration” of the universe. This sound is the most important of all; but in the context of chanting and mantras, it is meant destroy attachments to ego and establish generosity.
- Ma (mah)- Removes the attachment to jealousy and establishes ethics.
- Ni (nee)- Removes the attachment to desire and establishes patience.
- Pad (pahd)- Removes the attachment to prejudice and establishes perseverance.
- Me (meh)- Removes the attachment to possessiveness and establishes concentration.
- Hum (hum)- Removes the attachment to hatred and establishes wisdom.
Tibetan bone jewelry is usually made from domesticated Yaks that have passed from natural causes.
This is a beautiful way to embrace the Buddhist philosophy because every time a practitioner looks down they are reminded of the impermanence of life. Artisans create intricate carvings of spiritual symbols in the bone and bring it to monks to receive blessings, often times using it in their own mantras or chants. But what they do not use themselves, they sell in order to make a living.
This allows these hardworking people to make a valuable income creating beautiful pieces of spiritual art to be enjoyed by many people around the world.
