Painted river mantra stones

Mani stones are stones, pebbles or slates engraved with the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum". They are ubiquitous throughout the Tibetan Buddhist cultural area - on pilgrimage routes, walls, hills and in monasteries. They have great spiritual significance: they are used to overcome obstacles in life and purify the karma of the deceased to enable a happier rebirth. In addition to the mantra, many stones also feature depictions of the Buddha, Tibetan symbols or the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha.

These mani stones are carved using the traditional technique of sunk relief: The material around each letter is carved out so that the characters stand on the original stone surface and stand out from the deeper background. Each syllable of the mantra is painted in its symbolic color - om in white, ma in green, ni in yellow, pad in light blue, me in red, hum in dark blue. The painting can be renewed as it weathers.

The carving of mani stones is considered a traditional sadhana of piety. Our stones are produced in a traditional workshop in Nepal.

Available in four weight classes. Each stone is unique and may differ from the picture. A beautiful specimen is carefully selected for each order. If you are not satisfied, you can exchange it for a piece of your choice at any time in the store at Münstergasse 10 in Zurich.