A Prayer Carved into Stone on a Mountain in Tibet
When you are traveling in Tibetan areas, it will not take long for you to notice stones carved with prayers. They come in many forms and varieties. Some are carved and painted colorfully; others have only simple indentations. They may have sutras and running scriptures of longer texts, or may contain just one sacred word. Others may have an intricate image. They might be lined up along pathways or a mountain pass, placed in small piles, or stacked as big as a wall. They may be scattered by a shrine or at the head of creek.
In short, mani stones does not only refer to stones carved with the mani prayer, “Om Ma Ni PadMe Hum,” but much more broadly to carved stones of a spiritual nature.
A 1925 Page of History with highly detailed illustration(s)
often depicting scenes of people, places and things that may no longer exist
Related/Unrelated text on Reverse
Image type: Typogravure - A photomechanical engraving and printing technique.
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Published in 1925 by Ira R. Hiller, New York
Related/Unrelated Text on Reverse
Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)
Some age toning (especially edges...somewhat exaggerated in picture), occasional spotting and handling wear
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This is an Original Print- Not a Reproduction
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Item #123-921TWP |