Tibet's Largest Mani stone mounds

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Mani stones and stone mounds can be found almost everywhere in Tibetan areas, such as the monasteries, villages, paths and mountains. The largest Mani stone mounds in Tibet Autonomous Region have accumulated at least 200 million stones through hundreds of years, according to the tourist department of Tibet.

Mani stone mounds, or holy stone mounds, are piles of stones carved with the Six-Syllable Mantra Prayer "Om Mani Padme Hum" or other propitious symbols.

Located at the surrounding area of Drongngo Monastery in Nyima Township of Nagqu Prefecture, north of Tibet, these Mani stone mounds are comprised of colored stones of various sizes and shapes.

Mani stones are generally made from limestone, silicious stone and marble, inscribed with the Six-Syllable Mantra of Avalokiteshvara, a major Bodhisattva or god in Buddhism who embodies the compassion of all Buddhists, as a form of prayer in Tibetan Buddhism.

The stones are respected by believers out of strong Buddhist belief and are piled up larger year by year.

People travel to Tibet also show great curiosity for Mani stone mounds. For the most Tibetans, Mani stone mounds represent a special existence in their devout religion life.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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