This slate plaque is hand-sculpted with the sacred Tibetan mantra Om Mani Padme Hum and is ready to hang anywhere to generate auspicious energy. Om Mani Padme Hum (Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus) is a traditional invocation to the Buddha of Compassion. It is the most common and revered mantra in Tibetan Buddhism. In Tibet, patronage of stone carvers who produce mantra stones is a traditional way to gain good karma. These stones were usually placed along a pilgrim's pathways around temples and other Buddhist monuments to inspire them and others on their spiritual journey. The plaque is pre-strung with a durable cord, ready to hang. The slate measures 5.5 inches wide and 3 inches tall.