This website also aims to make clear the Sacred Meaning of Mantra and Buddhist iconography. There is a code of respect for such images, especially regarding where they should (and should not) be placed on the body. In recent years Tibetan and other sacred images have become trendy as tattoo designs, notably on celebrities such as Bam Margera, David Beckham, Brandon Boyd and Angelina Jolie. Some people may be unaware of the power of mantras and sacred images, which are often depicted incorrectly and badly drawn. For example, the famous Mani mantra (Om Ma Ni Peh Me Hum) that is popular as a tattoo denotes loving kindness, purification and protection. It should be placed high on the body and never below the waist, never backwards or upside-down. Also, as with all classic Tibetan and Sanskrit scripts, the proportion and construction of the characters themselves are sacred, originating from enlightened minds. This gives the mantra power, not only from its form, but also its sound quality: this is called liberation by sight and sound.       Please click on the icon to download a complimentary PDF of the Mantra.