The Mantra of Padmasambhava: this mantra evokes the blessings of Tibet's great Guru Padmasambhava, founder of Buddhism in the Land of Snows in the eighth century. Laminated Tibetan Buddhist card from Dharma Publishing, 17" wide x 4" tall.

Mantras such as this were traditionally placed above doorways in the home, where they offer protection and blessings to all who pass beneath. The mantra appears in the sacred lantsa script and Tibetan transliteration.