Om Mani Padme Hum is a mantra that contains all of the teachings of the Buddha. It can be listened to, said aloud or said in your mind. This is an image of the mantra that can be coloured.
Below is a chart from Wikipedia that describes the individual sounds of the mantra and the details associated with each. I like to play the mantra and colour the petals of the lotus.
Click here for a pdf printable version of the colouring page.
| Syllable | SixPāramitās | Purifies | Samsaric realm | Colours | Symbol of the Deity | (Wish them) To be born in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Om | Generosity | Pride / Ego | Devas | White | Wisdom | Perfect Realm of Potala |
| Ma | Ethics | Jealousy / Lust for entertainment | Asuras | Green | Compassion | Perfect Realm of Potala |
| Ni | Patience | Passion / desire | Humans | Yellow | Body, speech, mind quality and activity |
Dewachen |
| Pad | Diligence | Ignorance / prejudice | Animals | Blue | Equanimity | the presence of Protector (Chenrezig) |
| Me | Renunciation | Greed / possessiveness | Pretas (hungry ghosts) | Red | Bliss | Perfect Realm of Potala |
| Hum | Wisdom | Aggression / hatred | Naraka | Black | Quality of Compassion | the presence of the Lotus Throne (of Chenrezig) |
This is an amazing post. Thank you.
What is the symbol in the middle? It looks like not part of the mantra.
The mantra of Avalokiteshvara, OM MANI PADME HUM, in Tibetan script on the petals of a lotus with the seed syllable HRI in the center. (Om Mani Padme Hum Hri).