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Hung Symbol
This symbol is probably the most popular of the various Tibetan
symbols. It was taken from the ancient Tibetan prayer or mantra, ‘Om
Mani Padme Hum’ or ‘Om Mani Padme Hung.’ Translated, this means ‘Hail
to the Jewel in the Lotus.’ It is believed that everything essential
that Buddha taught are contained in this mantra, which is indicative of
the path to transform one’s impure mind and body into the pure, exalted
speech and mind of Buddha through detachment. Needless to say, it is a
quite powerful mantra and symbol, which can purify body, speech and
mind.
When used in meditation or if recited daily, Om Mani Padme Hum (or
Hung) can remove negative karma and thoughts and help one achieve
enlightenment and awareness. The last word, ‘Hum’ or ‘Hung’ means
indivisibility, or something which cannot be torn apart. It holds both
wisdom and method and this cannot be broken or divided. It is a
reminder that each one of us has purity within us—we just have to go
through the paths to enlightenment to uncover it and erase all
impurities from ourselves. The symbol also helps us realize the
emptiness of the words, thereby helping us detach from the world to
seek enlightenment.
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