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14
Jan 2007
4:09 PM GMT
   

MANTRA A mantra (Devanagari मन्त्र) is a religious or mystical syllable or poem, typically from the Sanskrit language. Their use varies according to the school and philosophy associated with the mantra. They are primarily used as spiritual conduits, words or vibrations that instill one- pointed concentration in the devotee. Other purposes have included religious ceremonies to accumulate wealth, avoid danger, or eliminate enemies. Mantras originated in India with Vedic Hinduism and were later adopted by Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains, now popular in various modern forms of spiritual practice which are loosely based on practices of these Eastern religions. Mantras are interpreted to be effective as sound (vibration), to the effect that great emphasis is put on correct pronunciation (resulting in an early development of a science of phonetics in India). They are intended to deliver the mind from illusion and material inclinations. Chanting is the process of repeating a mantra. Mantras and prayers A mantra is a sacred syllable, word or verse, which has been revealed to a sage in deep meditation. A mantra, when recited with devotion, concentration and understanding, revitalizes the body and mind with mystic power, and harmonizes thought and action. A mantra, when repeated constantly during meditation, first loudly and then through silent and mental chanting, changes the consciousness. Tibetan Buddhists believe that saying the mantra (prayer), Om Mani Padme Hum, out loud or silently to oneself, invokes the powerful benevolent attention and blessings of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion. Viewing the written form of the mantra is said to have the same effect -- it is often carved into stones, like the one pictured above, and placed where people can see them. Spinning the written form of the mantra around in a Mani wheel (or prayer wheel) is also believed to give the same benefit as saying the mantra, and Mani wheels, small hand wheels and large wheels with millions of copies of the mantra inside, are found everywhere in the lands influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. Turn your hard drive into a prayer wheel. Digital Prayer Wheels If you click on this link, it will take you to a site where you can download this mantra onto your hard drive. This acts as a digital prayer wheel. The many thousands of times it turns in a short ammount of time will bring you great merit. Garrys view: Tibetan Buddhists say, that if you write this Mantra on a flag or stone and place it outside. When the wind passes over it, its blessing are carried to all beings that the wind touches. The power of a Mantra such as OM MANI PADME HUM (OM MANI PEME HUNG. in the tibetan translation.) is vast. It can protect you from harm and purify negative Karma. When I was younger and going through a time of great difficulty in my life I began to chant the Mantra NAM MYO HO RENGE KYO. This mantra is known as the mantra of the Lotus sutra. Even though I had no religious beliefs and had little faith in anything I tried it in desperation as I had heard that it works. As I chanted the Mantra I felt a definite warm glow growing within and all my troubles seemed to evaporate from my mind, leaving me feeling happier and more relaxed. I believe it was the chanting of this mantra that led me to the path I now walk and helped to cultivate my interest in Buddhism. If it hadnt been for this Mantra helping me to free myself from a life of drugs alchohol and crime, who knows where I would be now. May the Merit gained from the publication of this item be dedicated to all those who are suffering from the same problems as I did then, and may all sentient beings be free from the suffering of Samsara, become Enlightened and ultimately reach the blissfull state of Nirvana. With Metta Garry D. ( My intention is to include many more Mantras and items on the subject in this blog in the future.) This is a mantra that I like to chant regularly, it is said that the beautifull green tara was born from the tears of chenrezig the boddisatva of compassion. Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Svāhā / Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha Tara (whose name means "star" or "she who ferries across") is the female Bodhisattva of compassion. In Tibetan, Tara is known as "Dölma" (Sgrol-ma), or "She Who Saves." In particular she represents compassion in action, since she's in the process of stepping from her lotus throne in order to help sentient beings. Written by garryageez1 .
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