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Pani stones

, Tibet

Colorful, large and deeply engraved prayers are displayed on stones throughout Tibet. They recite the common mantra or prayer.

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mike wilson writes:

i thought the "pani" stones are actually "mani" stones. the writing, in Tibetan, says "om mani padme hum"

Great photos!
I have been in both Nepal,India and Korea