The Lore

The living context behind every object.

Tibetan Buddhist objects are not decoration — they carry meaning, method, and centuries of use. The Lore is where we explain that context, honestly and carefully, and where every piece in The Altar is grounded.

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Featured · Mantra

The meaning of Oṃ Maṇi Padme Hūṃ

Six syllables, endlessly repeated across the Himalayas — what they mean, and how they are used.

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Mantras & Prayers
What the words mean and how they are used.
Mantra
Objects & Craft
How the pieces are made, and by whom.
Craft
Symbols & Iconography
Reading colour, gesture, and form.
Symbols
Practice & Etiquette
Respectful, everyday use.
Practice
A short glossary
Mala
A string of 108 beads used to count mantra recitations.
Gau
A portable shrine or amulet box, often worn or kept on an altar.
Chenrezig
The bodhisattva of compassion; Avalokiteśvara in Sanskrit.
Thangka
A painted or embroidered scroll used for teaching and meditation.

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