This symbolic Tibetan bracelet features the Om Mani Padme HumΒ β the most frequently used mantra in Buddhism. It represents teaching, wisdom, and the union of learning and enlightenment. On the reverse of each disk, you'll notice the double vajra, a spiritual tool associated with compassion and protection throughout the universe.
- Tibetan symbols bracelet
- Base metal beads with mantra and vajra symbols
- Colored accent beads
- Adjustable pull cord fits most wrists
- Handmade in Nepal
- Rustic in finish, not waterproof
design: A row of hand-stamped octagonal alloy discs, each engraved with a syllable of the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra in Tibetan script, strung along a hand-knotted black cord with a rustic, antiqued finish.
size: Not specified.
material: Alloy (base metal) beads and discs, waxed cotton cord
features: Om Mani Padme Hum mantra engraved on each disk, double vajra symbol on the reverse of each disk, colored accent beads, adjustable pull-cord closure, handmade in Nepal
care: Keep away from water and moisture, and remove before swimming, bathing, or exercising to preserve the finish and cord.
disclaimer: As a handmade piece, slight variations in bead shape, engraving depth, and finish are natural and part of its character.
Meaning & Intention
Om Mani Padme Hum is the most widely recited mantra in Tibetan Buddhism, chanted on malas and carved into prayer wheels across the Himalayas. Each of its six syllables is traditionally linked to a specific quality to be cultivated on the path to enlightenment, including generosity, patience, and wisdom, so the phrase as a whole is understood as a distilled teaching on how to live with an awakened heart.
On this bracelet, the mantra is broken across individual disks, so each one carries a single syllable rather than the phrase whole. Turning the wrist becomes, in a small way, akin to turning a prayer wheel or rolling mala beads through the fingers, letting the mantra circulate in the background of an ordinary day.
The double vajra stamped on the back of each disk is a lesser-seen but significant addition. Known in Sanskrit as the vishvavajra, it represents indestructibility and the union of skillful means, and is traditionally placed at the four directions to mark a space, or a person, as protected. Worn against the skin, it quietly reinforces the mantra's message with a symbol of steadiness and shelter.
Slipped on in the morning, this bracelet works less like jewelry and more like a portable reminder, each glance at the disks a small nudge back toward compassion and presence during an otherwise ordinary day.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone drawn to Tibetan Buddhist practice, mantra recitation, or meaningful everyday jewelry
- Purpose: Mantra recitation aid, meditation reminder, protection talisman, everyday spiritual jewelry, thoughtful gift
- Suggested Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Intention: Compassion, Wisdom, Protection, Mindfulness
- Chakra Connection: Heart Chakra
- Metal: Alloy
Questions & Guidance
What does Om Mani Padme Hum mean?
It is the most widely recited mantra in Tibetan Buddhism, often translated as "the jewel is in the lotus," and is understood as a teaching on compassion, wisdom, and the path to enlightenment.
What is the symbol on the back of each disk?
It's a double vajra, a Tibetan Buddhist symbol representing indestructibility, protection, and the skillful union of compassion and wisdom.
Will the bracelet fit my wrist?
Yes, it closes with an adjustable pull cord, so it fits most wrist sizes.
Can I wear it in water?
It's best kept dry. The bracelet is rustic in finish and not waterproof, so remove it before showering, swimming, or heavy exercise.
Where is it made?
Each bracelet is handmade in Nepal, a region with a long-standing tradition of Tibetan Buddhist craft.
