Object : wearable Gawu box pendant with a fringe hanger ,handmade in silver 925 with natural coral and turquoise carving six syllable great mantra and mounted with turquoise and ruby Gawu box, also known as a Gao or Gau, is a small, portable shrine used in Tibetan Buddhism. It serves several spiritual and practical purposes: 1. **Protection**: The Gawu is often worn as a protective amulet, believed to safeguard the wearer from negative influences. 2. **Contents**: It typically contains sacred items such as: - Small statues or images of deities. - Mantras or religious texts. - Relics or blessed items. 3. **Portability**: Designed to be carried by the wearer, often close to the heart. It symbolizes keeping one's spiritual practice and connection close. 4. **Material**: Gawu boxes are usually made of A Gawu box, also known as a Gao or Gau, is a small, portable shrine used in Tibetan Buddhism. It serves several spiritual and practical purposes: 1. **Protection**: The Gawu is often worn as a protective amulet, believed to safeguard the wearer from negative influences. 2. **Contents**: It typically contains sacred items such as: - Small statues or images of deities. - Mantras or religious texts. - Relics or blessed items. 3. **Portability**: Designed to be carried by the wearer, often close to the heart. It symbolizes keeping one's spiritual practice and connection close. 4. **Symbolism**: Beyond its protective function, it serves as a reminder of one's faith and devotion, aiding in meditation and mindfulness. The six-syllable great mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" is one of the most famous mantras in Buddhism, especially within Tibetan Buddhism. Here’s a breakdown of its components and significance: 1. **Om**: This sacred sound represents the universe and is often considered to embody the essence of ultimate reality. It signifies purity. 2. **Mani**: Means "jewel." It symbolizes the intention to become enlightened and the compassion that arises from that intention. 3. **Padme**: Means "lotus." The lotus flower represents wisdom and purity, as it grows in muddy waters yet blooms beautifully. 4. **Hum**: This syllable signifies the unity of method and wisdom. It represents the goal of spiritual attainment. ### Significance - The mantra is associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Chanting it is believed to invoke and cultivate compassion within oneself and towards others. - It is often used as a practice for meditation and mindfulness, helping individuals focus their thoughts and intentions. - The mantra is thought to purify negative karma and develop positive qualities. ### Practice Reciting "Om Mani Padme Hum" can be done in various ways, including chanting, singing, or silently in meditation. It's a common practice in Tibetan Buddhism and is often found on prayer flags, in temples, and as part of rituals. Condition : as new Gemstone : turquoise and ruby Material : silver 925 Weight : totally 22.73gr Size of the box : 45.9*29.3mm Necklace length 45cm ~~~~~~~~ABOUT SHIPMENT~~~~~~~~ Delivery will be completed from Monday to Thursday. International delivery averagely take 9 to 18 days. Bidders should be aware that if your receiving country is allowed to import some specific types of gemstones, even if a certificate of origin is provided. Due to the organic material (coral) used to manufacture this jewel, coral items can only be shipped to European addresses in order to avoid risky export procedures which may require further documentation