Mani Stones

By Crusader1307

A practice in some Buddhist Sects – ‘’Mani Stones’’ are various (non-specific) stones, rocks or pebbles – unto which are inscribed one of six Prayers relating to the embodiment of ‘’Compassion’’, The Goddess ‘’Avalokiteshvara’’. These six stones (often painted Red, Blue, Yellow or Green), are them placed in makeshift Shrines or Temples. They serve as ‘’Prayer Zones’’ and can be found duplicated over and over again – especially on a road to a major Place of Worship. Rarely are they constructed on ‘’personal property’’, like a ‘’Family Shrine’’ – the leaving of Offerings to The Goddess are common. In practice, One must stop at every Shrine and recite The Prayer on The Mani Stone.