Thangka – Mantra Mandala on Green – Om Mani Padme Hum

This small 10.5 inches square mandala is perfect to frame it to bring right energy in your home. The full six syllable mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” is written multiple times to create Mandala. The center of the mandala has first syllable “Om” surrounded by the eight auspicious symbols of Astamangal.

Mandala: Mandala is a sacred diagram in esoteric Buddhism. A mandala is a sacred diagram and a device (Yantra) to practice Tantric meditation. It has a geometric configuration of symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction.

Astamangal is a group of eight (asta) auspicious (mangal) symbols known in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Each symbol has meaning and different value from spiritual viewpoint. Conch represents the pervasive sound of dharma (truth) and said to awaken disciples from the sleep of ignorance to seek for truth and welfare. Endless Knot represents the ultimate unity symbolizing enlightenment through union of compassion and wisdom. Lotus symbolizes divine beauty and purity of body, speech, and mind regardless of muddy water.  Vase represents health, longevity, wealth, prosperity, and wisdom as true treasures of life. Pair of Golden Fish stands for  auspiciousness of all consciousness in a state of fearlessness without danger of drowning in samarsa. Parasol is for the protection of beings from the harmful forces. Wheel of Law (Dharmachakra) and Vitory Banner. 

What is Thangka?
A thangka sometime spelled thanka or thangka is important meditative paintings in Buddhism. The painting usually depicts Buddhist deities, scene or mandala. These paintings serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas (teachers or monks), and other deities.
Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not on display. mounted on a textile backing. They are delicate paintings and must be kept in dry places away from high level of moisture.