The Mani Mantra, Om Mani Padme Hung, is one of the most sacred mantras in Tibetan Buddhism. It is associated with Avalokiteśvara (Chenrezig in Tibetan), the embodiment of compassion.
Each syllable of the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra is traditionally associated with a color and a quality of purification that corresponds to one of the six realms of existence. Here’s a concise overview:
-
OM – White:
Represents the purification of pride and ego, transforming them into the wisdom of equality. It is linked with the body and corresponds to the realm of the gods (devas). -
MA – Green:
Purifies jealousy and envy, transforming them into accomplishing wisdom. It is connected with the speech and the realm of the demigods (asuras). -
NI – Yellow:
Purifies attachment and desire, transforming them into discriminating wisdom. It relates to the mind and the realm of humans. -
PAD – Blue:
Purifies ignorance and delusion, transforming them into the wisdom of reality. It corresponds to the realm of animals. -
ME – Red:
Purifies greed and possessiveness, transforming them into discriminating awareness. It is linked with the realm of hungry ghosts (pretas). -
HUM – Dark Blue (or sometimes black):
Purifies anger and hatred, transforming them into mirror-like wisdom. It represents the unity of method and wisdom, and corresponds to the realm of hell beings.
Together, the colors form a spectrum of purification that transforms negative emotions into enlightened qualities, symbolizing the complete path to awakening and compassion embodied by Avalokiteśvara.
The frame not included.
This piece is made to order and includes artist’s seal.
Size: 10″ x 4″
Medium: Calligraphy Pen
Please note that each work is made to order which makes each one unique. Your piece could show some slight variation from the one which is pictured here.















