Double Dorje Pendants

Butterfly and Dragon Pendant

Sterling Silver Banjo Pendant

Prayer Wheel Pendant, Brass

The prayer wheel is a Tibetan Buddhist instrument to increase the productivity of prayer. This turning pendant is inscribed with the prayer, "om mani padme hum," which means "a jewel in a lotus."  It is the prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Inside the pendant is a paper scroll with the same prayer written over and over.  The pendant can be opened, but we usually leave it undisturbed.

Simple OM Pendant

"Om," is the imperishable sound of the universe at creation.

Compassionate Eyes Pendant

This beautiful pendant is carved from river-stone found in the Kathmandu valley.  On the back it is inscribed with the prayer, "om mani padme hum," which means "a jewel in a lotus."  It is the prayer for the enlightenment of all sentient beings.

Small Lotus Beads, Brass

No Lie Silver Pendant

Tibetan Tongue Pendants
"Tashi Delek!"

Sticking out the tongue was once a common form of formal Tibetan greeting which has not yet completely disappeared:
"In 1727, when Tibet was invaded by Dzungars, the practice of Bon was again prohibited. Many Bon Lamas were executed at this time, and the Nyingmapas were persecuted as well. When meeting, the Dzungars would force the Tibetans to show their tongues. They thought that if the tongue was a light color, it proved that the person was neither a Bonpo nor a Nyingmapa.  It was believed that the tongues of these peoples had turned black or brown due to numerous recitations of mantras."  ~ http://www.khandro.net/langnlit_toc.htm

I have not found the original source for the quote above yet.  While traveling in Tibet I heard that it was supposed to show that your tongue was not blue and therefore you were not a demon and did not tell lies.

Large Om Pendants

Om, the imperishable sound of creation!
Compassionate Jewelry from http://aworldofgood.com
3.5 x 4 cm with a hidden bail on the back.
$24 Retail

Simple Endless Knot Earring, $10

White Metal Pendant, Nepal

Brass Fish Pendant

The Crane Pendant, $146

The crane in is a symbol of longevity because of their long lives.  They are also the symbols of honor and loyalty.  In Japan, it is thought that the making of a thousand paper cranes will bring you your wish.  And, the souls of the departed are said to ride on cranes backs to the heavens.