Mani stone wall, Tibetan Buddhist, Everest Area of Nepal

In the Everest Area of Nepal: Mani stones are stone plates, rocks and/or pebbles inscribed, usually with mantra or ashtamangala, as a form of prayer in Tibetan Buddhism. Out of respect, people should walk to the left or clockwise around Mani Walls. Mani stones are placed in mounds or cairns along roadsides and rivers as an offering to spirits of place (or genius loci). The most common Tibetan prayer is “Om Mani Padme Hum”, repeated to invoke compassion. Om Mani Padme Hum means “Hail to the jewel in the lotus”.

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In the Everest Area of Nepal: Mani stones are stone plates, rocks and/or pebbles inscribed, usually with mantra or ashtamangala, as a form of prayer in Tibetan Buddhism. Out of respect, people should walk to the left or clockwise around Mani Walls. Mani stones are placed in mounds or cairns along roadsides and rivers as an offering to spirits of place (or genius loci). The most common Tibetan prayer is “Om Mani Padme Hum”, repeated to invoke compassion. Om Mani Padme Hum means “Hail to the jewel in the lotus”.