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Enlightenment! You're going the right way.
Indeed, an amazing combination! The statue of Lenin against the backdrop of a Buddhist mantra on the mountainside looks like an unexpected cultural mix - a symbol of Soviet heritage next to an ancient spiritual tradition. The inscription in Tibetan (probably "Om Mani Padme Hum") is one of the most famous mantras of Buddhism, symbolizing compassion and enlightenment. It is as if Lenin is being sent “on the path to enlightenment,” or he is sending others there.
