Yoga

Example mantras engraved on stone: a common practice in regions Buddhists.

In the Hinduism and Buddhism, the mantra is either a very condensed form, a series of meetings syllables according to their own intrinsic efficiency magical, repeated many times in a certain pattern.

Etymology

This term Sanskrit means a weapon or tool of the mind (manas) and the suffix-tra, by itself, means protection, where the usual definition of protection of the spirit. This may be a view of etymology. The mantra is designed to channel the mental discourse and its virtues, combined with the intention and the concentration of the narrator, are expected to confer various powers and blessings.

How MantraFunctions

The mantra is an object or a meditation. The purpose of the practice can be a blessing or spiritual material. It can be done as part of a ritual minimum, or a liturgy (sadhana) developed, including prayers, visualizations, mudras, etc.. The narrator is often accompanied by a mala, so rosary with 108 grains.

For example the national mantra of Tibet is the mantra of Chenrezig, familiarly known as the mani. It expressed aom mani Houng pèmé or in Tibetan, Sanskrit, aom Mani Padme houm (मणिपद्मेहूम्). Its recitation is in competition with a very detailed display of Bodhisattva of Compassion, Chenrezig or Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit. The meaning of the mantra has many dimensions, but means roughly tribute to the jewel of the lotus, the two terms are themselves profound symbols, that is the meditating mind. In addition each of its syllables is the bija, gasoline-seed release of each of the areas or kingdoms of existence, paradise devas to hell. So to the whole world that the practice sends its condolences. And yet, each representing a syllable of the six transcendent virtues (pāramitās) from the thought of Mahayana practice that seeks to update itself. Article Mani (mantra) prepare these meanings.

Although typically associated with Hinduism and Buddhism, practices similar to the recitation of mantras are found in most religions. For example, the prayer of the heart in the Hésychasme Christian Orthodox accompanied by constant repetition of the name of Jesus in the formula: Lord, have mercy on me, depending on orders anyone who invokes the name of the Lord shall be saved. ( Act 2:24) Pray without ceasing and in all things made Eucharist. (1 Th 15, 17-18).

Examples of Mantras

Buddhism

Mantra of Padmasambhava

• Mantra of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava): Aom Vadjra Guru Padma Siddhi Houm
• Mantra of wisdom Manjusri: Aom Ah Ra Pa Tsa Na Dhi
• Mantra Nichiren’s Lotus Sutra: Nam Myoho Rengué Kyo.
• Mantra of long life Tara White: Aom Freak Touttaré Soha Touré. It varies according to the various Taras.
• Mantra Compassionate Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), see above, and Mani (mantra).
• Mantra of Trikaya, triple body of a Buddha: Aom Houm Ah.
• Mantra Shingon: A vi ra hum ham – Om Vam vajradhatu

Hinduism

Mahamantra

• Mantra of its primary (pranava shabda): A_o_ou_m See: Om.
• Mantra of Guru also called Gayatri: Aom bhour bhouvah svah tat savitour varényam / bhargo dévashya dhimahi / dhiyo yo nah prachodayat.
• MantraMahāmantra : Aom Aing Sarasvatayé Aom Namah.
• Mantra main-Siddha Yoga: Aom Namah Shivaya
• Mahāmantra Krishna: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
• Mantra Shiva (Maha Mrityunjaya): Om Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan, Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat