Mantra Question

[jared]

Hello,

I have been taught a mantra -

Om Mani Padme Hum

I was wondering if anyone knows the meaning of it?

Thanks

[sparklekaz]

Hello Jared,

There is more then one definition of this Mantra. But they are all very similar. I hope this is helpful.

H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama's definition

"It is very good to recite the mantra Om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking on its meaning, for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast... The first, Om ... symbolizes the practitioner's impure body, speech, and mind; it also symbolizes the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha..."

"The path is indicated by the next four syllables. Mani, meaning jewel, symbolizes the factors of method: (the) altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love...."

"The two syllables, padme, meaning lotus, symbolize wisdom..."

"Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom, symbolized by the final syllable hum, which indicates indivisibility..."

"Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha..."


Love & light
Kaz

[jared]

Many thanks for that Kaz, very interesting.

Jared

[alvinw333]

Like you were saying there's many matras and OM is for the Mental plane. There's also mantras for all the lower planes all the way to the higher planes or heavens, it like a key to enter these planes by mind or Soul, then there's some to tune in to the Holy Spirit, which is a beautiful one that does many things to one