Om Mani Padme Hum Tingsha 2.5 inch
Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ is the six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra particularly associated with the four-armed Shadakshari form of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
It first appeared in the Mahayana Kāraṇḍavyūhasūtra, where it is also referred to as the sadaksara (six syllabled) and the paramahrdaya, or “innermost heart” of Avalokiteshvara.
The mantra is seen as the condensed form of all Buddhist teachings in this text.[3] from Wikipedia
Tingsha are small cymbals used in prayer and rituals by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. Two cymbals are joined together by a leather strap. The cymbals are struck together, producing a clear and high-pitched tone. Tingsha are very thick and produce a unique long ringing tone.
Tingsha and singing bowls and other instruments are used in meditation, music, and sound healing. Tibetan Buddhists traditionally use them to mark the beginning and end of meditation. A Buddhist master also uses them to bring a student back into focus when his mind wanders during meditation.
Tingsha are also part of specific Tibetan rituals, such as offerings to “hungry ghosts.” While they are commonly found today in musical recordings and yoga classes, their real function is as a religious ritual tool.
Unlike the harmonic overtones of the Tibetan singing bowls, the sound is penetrating and purposely dissonant.
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