Om Mane Padme Hum engraved in the sterling silver. It is written in Tibetan script and is widely used for this particular mantra. The Mani mantra is one of the widely used Buddhist mantras and is open to anyone who feels inspired to practice it -- it does not require prior initiation by a lama (meditation master). Recitation of this mantra expresses the longing for "Nirvana" or liberation for the sake of all sentient beings. The enlightened awareness includes whatever we might need to understand in order to save any beings, including ourselves, from suffering. For that reason the entire Dharma, the entire truth about the nature of suffering and the many ways of removing its causes, is said to be contained in these six syllables. The ring itself is not only powerful but beautiful piece of devotional and aesthetic jewelry. It is a very fine piece.