Copper Bangle Om Mani Padme Hum with Dorje, 17 cm

This wide copper bangle carries the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum in raised letters, framed on each side by a dorje. Om Mani Padme Hum is the mantra of compassion and one of the most widely used mantras in Tibetan Buddhism, while the dorje stands for the indestructible. You can read more about the origin and meaning of the six syllables in our article Om Mani Padme Hum: The Sacred Mantra for Inner Peace and Connection.

The bangle is handmade in Nepal. The darkened background makes the script and dorjes stand out clearly, and fine rope borders frame the motif above and below. Thanks to the open back, it can be carefully adjusted to your wrist.

Om Mani Padme Hum is the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, who is revered in Tibet as Chenrezig. The six-syllable mantra first appears in writing in the Karandavyuha Sutra and is usually pronounced «Om Mani Peme Hung» in Tibet. Mani means jewel and stands for method, that is, compassion and the wish to benefit all beings. Padme means lotus and stands for wisdom. Together, the syllables describe a path on which method and wisdom are inseparably united.

The dorje, vajra in Sanskrit, is usually translated as «diamond» or «thunderbolt». It stands for the indestructible and for the unshakeable nature of the awakened mind. In rituals it is used together with the bell: the dorje embodies method, the bell wisdom. On this bangle, two dorjes frame the mantra.

Hold the bangle with the open side facing the inside of your wrist and slide it on sideways over the narrowest point. To adjust it, gently press the two ends together or pull them slightly apart. It is best to adjust the size once and then leave it, as frequent bending weakens the metal.

Many people wear the bangle as a daily reminder of compassion and mindfulness, for example together with a mala during meditation.

Material

copper

Circumference

approx. 17 cm

Width

approx. 16 mm

Weight

approx. 30 g

Motif

Om Mani Padme Hum, two dorjes

Finish

raised in relief

Opening

at the back

Size

adjustable

As each bangle is made by hand, slight variations are possible.

Copper reacts with air, moisture and skin contact and darkens over time. The dark background between the script and the dorjes is intentional and gives the motif its depth. For this reason, polish only the raised areas with a soft cloth, and avoid lemon juice, vinegar or cleaning products, as these can lighten the dark background. Take the bangle off before showering or swimming and store it dry. As it bears a mantra, Tibetan custom is not to place it on the floor, but in a clean, raised place.