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July 15, 2016 By Admin Leave a Comment

Selected Spiritual Mantras from Buddhism

Spiritual Mantras from Buddhism

Spiritual Mantras: Mantra practice is certainly not informal Buddhism, nor is it a way to apply practical mindfulness skills to life. The path of mantra practice is much deeper than the psychological applications for good health. Mantra practice is a highly important part of formal Buddhist practice, especially on the spiritual path of Buddhism as a religion. I have noted some of the most well-known mantras below. Go ahead, practice some if you wish and be keenly aware of what your experience is in this process. You will need to say them over and over and over again as your practice. Just concentrate on saying there mantra; do not be seeking an outcome while you practice. Just practice!

Chenrezig Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
Medicine Buddha Mantra: Ta Ua Ta/Om Bekandzay Maha Bekandzay/Radza Samugatay Soha
Seeing Enlightenment Mantra (seeing clearly to enlightened.): Ah Ahh Sha Sa Ma Ha
Amitabha Mantra: Om Amitabha Hrih
Lotus Pinnacle of Amoghapasha Mantra: Om Padmo Ushnisha Vimale Hum Phat
The Buddha’s Name Mantra:(On hearing this mantra you will be liberated from samsara and enlightened.)
Chom Dan Da De Zhin Sheg Pa Dra Chom Pa Yang Dag Par Dzog Pai Sang Gya Rin Chhen Tsug Tor Chan La Chhag Tshal Lo

Other mantras you may want to look up and practice include:

Compassion Buddha Mantra
Wish Granting Wheel Mantra
Akshobhya Mantra
Namgyalma Mantra
Padmasambhava Mantra
Milarepa Mantra
Maitreya Buddha Mantra

Go ahead, try one!

For more information refer to Lama Zopa Rinpoche (2016). (Robina Courtin, Ed.). How to Enjoy Death: Preparing to Meet Life’s Final Challenge without Fear. Boston, MA: Wisdom Publications, pp. 81-89.

By Anthony R. Quintiliani, PhD., LADC

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