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Mochida Takuji 持田卓二 & Sugiura Hisui 杉浦非水 (1876-1965)

Buddha Eye Mantra Mandala Thangka Painting, Nepal

In the painting you can see that outer layer is the fire meaning that all your negative emotions such as hatred, anger will be burnt. And in the middle buddha eye is surrounded by prayer “Om Mani Padme Hum”.

Auspicious Mantra Mandala

Mantra here refers to the recitation of the essence words of the particular rituals of deities. “om mani padme hum” the six syllables, om mani pad me hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha.

The parasol is used as a protection against evil. It is a sign of high dignity.

The wheel with the eight spokes embodies the eightfold path to enlightenment.

The banner symbolizes the victory of Buddha’s teachings.

The golden fishes announce the release from suffering.

The vase contains the water of eternity and represents spiritual wealth.

The perfect lotus corresponds to purity.

The shell-shaped bugle prevents evil from occurring.

The infinite knot symbolizes infinite love and a long life