Three principle mantras of Buddhism are presented here: an homage to the jewel in the lotus, an homage to Tara, and "om gate gate pa ra gate pa ra sam gate bodhi swaha" (gone, gone, into the beyond, beyond the beyond, may it be so). Designed to stand at the center of a small shrine or offer a simple, portable shrine wherever you are, this laminated, three-panel altarpiece is imprinted with devotional mantras and features the lush watercolors of Bay Area artist Kim Waters, inspired by traditional Indian miniature painting. This large altar opens to over 20 inches wide yet folds to 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches.