~~~OM~~~

Okay.......
so I have a thing
for candles......
Buddhas
creating a sanctuary
or as close to one
as I can
in my home........

My lastest.....additions.............. =)

The shells are from my last trip to the beach......
I was reminded
during a phone call last week
& had to go find them
My friend from Cali was sharing his adventure-day
he took the little ones tide pooling
& treasure hunting .....
Now...the question was ......
how to display the treasures found
I suggested this idea......or burying them into polyurethane....
then incorporate them into the tile mosaic
being created in the remodel.......
or
place them in the floor
a 'forever memory'....
of that day at the beach with dad =)



OM MANI PADME HUM....
His Holiness the Dalia Lama's Mantra.......
OM MANI PADME HUM....
written....in Sanscrit

It looks like this...

According to the Dalai Lama...
the six-syllable mantra means one can transform one's impure body, speech and mind into those of a Buddha by following the path which is inseparable integrality of method and wisdom.

The first syllable, Om, symbolize one's impure body, speech and mind, and also the pure noble body, speech and mind of a Buddha. Buddhism claims that an impure body, speech and mind can be transformed into pure ones of a Buddha, who was once impure and later by removing their negative attributes, achieved enlightenment on his path.

Mani, the jewel, symbolizes factors of method, compassion and love, the altruistic intention to become enlightened. "Just as a jewel is capable of removing poverty, so the altruistic mind of enlightenment is capable of removing the poverty, or difficulties, and of solitary peace. Similarly, just as a jewel fulfils the wishes of sentient beings, so the altruistic intention to become enlightened fulfils the wishes of sentient beings", the Dalai Lama says. 　　　　　　　　　　　　

PADME means lotus and symbolizes wisdom. Growing out of mud but not being stained by mud, lotus indicates the quality of wisdom, which keeps you out of contradiction.

The last syllabus, Hum, means inseparability, symbolizes purity & can be achieved by the unity of method and wisdom.

Hence.....My LOTUS......