Compassion Mantra Mandala Thangka Pendant #2 wooden mala and were probably used during

and were probably used during shamanic rituals and ceremonies

These lights are offered to gain merit and to help dispel ignorance

Weight: 500 g

Buddhists often prefer gemstone malas such as this as they are often a part of one's mandala offering during practice

Approximate circumference of this mala is 49 cms

Compassion Mantra Mandala Thangka Pendant #2 wooden mala and were probably used duringThis beautiful miniature thangka pendant features the compassion mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hung' in the centre of a mandala. Each syllable of this sacred mantra arises from the petal and bud of a soft, blue lotus. Lotuses are an important symbol in Buddhism representing the inherent nature of this flower to bloom in the murkiest of waters. The edges of the mandala are adorned with delicate flower petals, their tips reaching upwards as if in prayer,