Category: Buddist Chants
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Life of Buddha: Lessons we can learn
We can learn numerous life-inspiring lessons from the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the eminent spiritual guru and founder of Buddhism. He is known as Supreme Buddha which means the “awakened or enlightened one.” Siddhartha is the primary figure in Buddhism. Buddha’s life, principles, and teachings were immortalized by his disciples after he died. Life’s lessons…
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Traditions of Buddhist Meditation Chants
Buddhist meditation chant is a type of musical poetry which is quite similar to the religious practices of Hindus, Jewish, and Christians. The mantra thrives in the world of Buddhism with each school practicing traditional chanting. It is perceived as a practice. Recital of verses is said to nurture awareness of Buddha’s qualities. Chanting became…
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Om Mani Padme Hum
OM MANI PADME HUM Meaning :“The jewel is in the lotus or praise to the jewel in the lotus” (by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso The Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet ) There are six syllables in the Chant and each one has a meaning. The First syllable OM is the primordial sound or “Naad Brahma” of this universe.…