Om Mani Padme Hum, translated as 'Hail to the jewel in the lotus' is the ancient Tibetan mantra or prayer for realizing perfect wisdom and compassion. To simply hear or see the mantra, even without knowing its ultimate meaning, will bring positive karmic results. This traditional rendering shows the mantra in a six petal stylized lotus. The hand-casted tingsha is painted with the lotus design by a skilled Nepali artisans. Hang a cymbal from each hand and gently strike the sides together to release the mantra's cosmic vibration.