What is the meaning of OM MANI PADME HUNG/HUM? The Om Mani Padme Hum mantra is a sacred six-syllable phrase in Tibetan Buddhism, representing the union of compassion and wisdom. • Om (ॐ): Symbolizes the practitioner’s impure body, speech, and mind, while also representing the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha. It signifies the transformation of ordinary existence into enlightenment. • Mani (मणि): Means "jewel" and embodies compassion, altruism, and the bodhisattva’s intention to li