Four Sacred Mo Dice in a Traditional Square Box (Box is different than pictured_
Bring the blessings of wisdom and compassion into your daily practice with this beautifully crafted set of four traditional Mo dice. Housed in an elegant square presentation box, each die is engraved with sacred seed syllables from the heart mantras of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, and Guan Yin (Avalokiteśvara), the embodiment of boundless compassion.
Traditionally, mantra dice are used as a support for Mo, the ancient Buddhist art of divination. They may also be kept as sacred objects on a shrine, carried while traveling, or used during contemplative practice. Every cast becomes an opportunity to rely on the wisdom and compassion of the Buddhas rather than ordinary habits and confusion.
The union of Manjushri's wisdom and Guan Yin's compassion represents two of the most essential qualities on the Buddhist path. Wisdom cuts through ignorance and confusion, while compassion opens the heart to benefit all beings. Together, they symbolize the inseparable path to awakening.
Learning the Practice of Mo
Mo (Tibetan Buddhist divination) has been practiced for centuries as a method of seeking guidance when supported by sincere reliance on the Three Jewels, one's yidam deity, and genuine meditation practice. Traditionally, the effectiveness of Mo depends less on the physical method—whether dice, rosary, or another support—and more on the practitioner's faith, devotion, samaya, and meditative clarity.
While Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche frequently uses divination to benefit students, he does not use the dice method himself. Rinpoche explains that authentic divination is ultimately not something that can simply be taught as a technique, because true clear seeing arises from devotion, meditation, and spiritual realization rather than from the implements alone.
For students and practitioners who wish to begin exploring this traditional practice, however, mantra dice provide an excellent place to start. By taking refuge, generating bodhicitta, invoking the deity, reciting the appropriate heart mantra, and relying sincerely on one's practice, these dice can become a meaningful support for learning the foundations of Mo.
One of the most highly regarded traditional manuals is Ju Mipham Rinpoche's Mo: Tibetan Divination System. This classic text explains the principles of Buddhist divination and provides a complete traditional method for learning Mo. It remains one of the finest resources available for those wishing to study this practice in an authentic way.
As with all Dharma practices, Mo is intended to support wisdom rather than replace it. Traditionally it is used to help remove uncertainty, clarify conditions, and strengthen one's reliance on the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha while making skillful decisions.
Product Details
- Includes: 4 engraved mantra Mo dice
- Storage: Traditional square presentation box.
- Mantras: Manjushri Heart Mantra & Guan Yin Heart Mantra
- Use: Traditional Mo divination, shrine display, contemplative practice, or sacred keepsake
These sacred mantra dice are both a beautiful ritual object and an invitation to begin exploring one of Tibetan Buddhism's most treasured contemplative traditions with humility, devotion, and reliance on authentic lineage teachings.