Prayer Flag Mantra Om Mani Padme Hum

Prayer flags are colorful cloth banners traditionally used in Tibetan Buddhism. They are printed with prayers, mantras, and symbols, and are hung to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. As the wind blows, it is believed to carry the blessings across the land, benefiting all beings. The flag's total length is 34".

A mantra is a word, phrase, or sound that is repeated to aid concentration in meditation or as a way to achieve a certain state of mind. It's often used in spiritual practices. Mantras can be spoken aloud or repeated silently and are believed to have a calming or transformative effect on the mind and spirit.

"Om Mani Padme Hum" is a sacred mantra in Tibetan Buddhism associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. It is widely recited and revered in Tibetan culture and beyond. The mantra is composed of six syllables:

• Om: Represents the body, speech, and mind of all Buddhas.
• Mani: Means jewel, symbolizing the factors of method—the altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love.
• Padme: Means lotus, symbolizing wisdom.
• Hum: Represents the indivisibility of these two—the method and wisdom.

The Country of origin of this product is Nepal.