Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Buddhism
Buddhism, naturally following from Vedic society, also developed its own system and understanding of mantra, which while similar to that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Indo-tibetan Buddhism
Conze distinguishes three periods in the Buddhist use of mantra. Initially, like their fellow Indians, Buddhists used mantra as protectiv...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Mantra
Mantra A syllable, word or verse which has been revealed to a seer in meditation, embodiment in sound of a deity; spell or incantatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia - Mantra
A mantra is a religious syllable or poem, typically from the Sanskrit language. Their use varies according to the school and philosophy a...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Practices: Christian Mantras And Meditation
Chanting of mantras and the practice of meditation are time-honoured traditions in oriental religions like Hinduism and Buddhism. Christi...   » Read the article

Article - Vajrayana
Also known as Tantric Buddhism, Mantrayana, Tantrayana, Esoteric Buddhism, Diamond Vehicle or True Words Sect. (Secret) Mantra vehicle is...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Meditation: Meditation In Buddhism
Buddhist Meditation: Meditation in Buddhism Meditation is something that plays a part in virtually all religions, although some of them ...   » Read the article

Article - Christ And Budda: Jesus Through Buddhist Eyes
Christ and Budda: Jesus Through Buddhist Eyes His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, speaking to a capacity audience in the Albert Hall in 1984 u...   » Read the article

Article - Gayatri Mantra: Gayatri - Mother Of All Mantras
Prayer is common to all religions. Love for God is universal, the mode or method of prayer could be different since everyone is free t...   » Read the article

Article - Gayatri Mantra: Gayatri - Mother Of All Mantras
Prayer is common to all religions. Love for God is universal, the mode or method of prayer could be different since everyone is free t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhaisajyaguru: Encyclopedia - Bhaisajyaguru
Bhaisajyaguru (藥師佛／薬師 Ch. Yàoshī, Jp. Yakushi), more formally Bhaisajyaguruvaidūryaprabha (Jp. 薬師瑠璃光如来 Yakus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avalokitesvara: Encyclopedia - Avalokitesvara
In Mahayana Buddhism, Avalokitesvara or Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit: Avalokiteśvara) is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Om Mani Padme Hum: Encyclopedia - Om Mani Padme Hum
"Om mani padme hum" (Tibetan: there is no translation directly, the pali or sanskrit is always used. Pronunciation varies, see the transl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amitabha: Encyclopedia - Amitabha
Amitābha or Amida (阿彌陀佛 Ch. Āmítuó fó (=Amida Buddha), 阿弥陀佛 Kr. Amita Bul (Amida Buddha), 阿弥陀如来 Jp. Amida ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Akasagarbha: Encyclopedia - Akasagarbha
Akasagarbha Bodhisattva (Chinese: 虛空藏菩薩) is one of the eight great bodhisattvas. His name can be translated as "boundless space...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nam Myoho Renge Kyo: Encyclopedia - Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō (南無妙法蓮華経, also transliterated Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō) is a mantra that is chanted as the central pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia - Aum
Aum (also Om, ॐ) is the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, first coming to light in the Vedic Tradition. The syllable is sometimes refer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shingon Buddhism: Encyclopedia - Shingon Buddhism
Shingon (真言) is a major school of Japanese Buddhism, and one of two major sub-schools of Vajrayana Buddhism, the other being Tibetan ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samatha: Encyclopedia - Samatha
Samatha (Pāli; Sanskrit: śamatha), "Tranquility" or "concentration" meditation. Buddhism somewhat consider meditation in general to be ...   » Read the article

Article - Rama Navami: In Praise Of Rama, Maryada Purusha  
Maryada Purusha , Rama Navami , Rama nama, Rama nama mantra, Rama nama contains the power of all mantras. Just uttering the syllable '...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mani: Encyclopedia - Mani
Mani may refer to: Mani Peninsula in Greece Maní, Yucatán, a small city in Yucatán, Mexico Mani, Evros, a town in the northeastern pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mokugyo: Encyclopedia - Mokugyo
A Mokugyo (in Japanese language) (木魚, Chn: Mu-Yü), commonly known as a Wooden Fish, is a wooden percussion instrument used by monks ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vajrayana: Encyclopedia - Vajrayana
Also known as Tantric Buddhism, Mantrayana, Tantrayana, Esoteric Buddhism, Diamond Vehicle or True Words Sect. (Secret) Mantra vehicle is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manjusri: Encyclopedia - Manjusri
Mañjuśrī (Ch: 文殊 Wenshu or 文殊師利 Wenshushili; Jp: Monju; Tib: Jampelyang (Wylie "'jam dpal dbyangs")), also written Manjush...   » Read the article

Article - Mantra Yoga: Transform Yourself With Mantra Yoga
Chanting mantras inspires the body to heal itself, the mind to become calm and the soul to grow strong. Chanting makes room for divine...   » Read the article

Article - Chanting: The Healing Powers Of Ancient Chants  
The sages who gave us the ancient Vedic mantras and hymns were evolved beings who had either attained or come very close to a state of...   » Read the article

Article - Love And Happiness: Dance Of Intellect: Mantra Yoga
To think wisely, the mind needs to undergo a purification process. Mantras help us to purify the mind and make full use of the intelle...   » Read the article

Article - Mantra Yoga: Transform Yourself With Mantra Yoga
Chanting mantras inspires the body to heal itself, the mind to become calm and the soul to grow strong. Chanting makes room for divine...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Prayer Beads
Buddhist prayer beads are traditional devotional tools of prayer used in various forms of Buddhism. They are similar to other forms of pr...   » Read the article

Article - Peace Of Mind: Mantra Yoga - A Tool For Great Inner Order
Detachment is a great wealth. Devotion is the real asset in life. Why does man not work for such a wealth? This is due to the fact tha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japa: Encyclopedia - Japa
Japa, or Japam, is a spiritual discipline in which a devotee repeats a mantra or the name of the God. The repetition can be aloud or just...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart Sutra: Encyclopedia - Heart Sutra
The Heart of Perfect Wisdom Sutra or Heart Sutra (Sanskrit: Prajñāpāramitā Hridaya Sūtra, Chinese: 般若波羅蜜多心經, Buorebu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japa Mala: Encyclopedia - Japa Mala
A japa mala or mala is an Indian rosary with 108 beads. It is often used for saying a mantra or other forms of sadhana (spiritual exercis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bija: Encyclopedia - Bija
In Hinduism and Buddhism, the Sanskrit term bīja (Jp. 種子 shushi), literally seed, is used as a metaphor for the origin or cause of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chant: Encyclopedia - Chant
Chant is the rhythmic speaking or singing of words or sounds, either on a single pitch or with a simple melody involving a limited set of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Prayer Beads: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Prayer Beads
Buddhist prayer beads are traditional devotional tools of prayer used in various forms of Buddhism. They are similar to other forms of pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prayer Beads: Encyclopedia - Prayer Beads
Prayer beads are traditionally used to keep count of the repetitions of prayers, chants or devotions. They are used by followers of four ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siddham: Encyclopedia - Siddham
Siddham (Sanskrit, accomplished or perfected) — referred to in Japanese as bonji (梵字) — is the name of a North Indian script used...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arhat: Encyclopedia - Arhat
An arhat (Sanskrit, also arahat or arahant (Pali); Chinese: 阿羅漢, āluóhàn, luóhàn, lohan; Tibetan: dgra-bcom-pa; Jp. arakan; Hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pure Land: Encyclopedia - Pure Land
Pure Land Buddhism (Chinese: 净土宗, Jìngtǔzōng; Japanese: 浄土宗, Jōdoshū; Vietnamese: 净度宗, Tịnh Độ Tông), also k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Svaha: Encyclopedia - Svaha
Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad G�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avalokitesvara: Encyclopedia Ii - Avalokitesvara - Mantras
Main Article: Om Mani Padme Hum "Om Mani Padme Hum" is probably the most famous mantra in Buddhism, the six syllabled mantra of Avalokite...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amitabha: Encyclopedia Ii - Amitabha - Mantras
The Tibetan mantra of Amitabha is 'Om ami dhewa hri'. Various mantras invoking his name are commonly used by modern Amidist schools, part...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avalokitesvara: Encyclopedia Ii - Avalokitesvara - Tibetan Buddhism
Avalokitesvara (known as Chenrezig in Tibetan) is an important deity in Tibetan Buddhism. In particular, the Dalai Lama is held to be a m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avalokitesvara: Encyclopedia Ii - Avalokitesvara - Origin Of The Concept
The exact origin of the religious practices relating to Avalokitesvara is unclear. Some Western scholars have suggested that the concept ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhaisajyaguru: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhaisajyaguru - The Mantras
This is the long version of the Medicine Buddha Mantra in Sanskrit: Om Namo Bhagavate Bhaishajyaguru Vaidūryaprabharājāya Tathāgatā...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhaisajyaguru: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhaisajyaguru - Role In Tibet
The practice of Medicine Buddha, the Supreme Healer (or Sangye Menla in Tibetan) is not only a very powerful method for healing and incre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Om Mani Padme Hum: Encyclopedia Ii - Om Mani Padme Hum - English Transliteration
In English the mantra is variously transliterated, depending on the schools of Buddhism as well as individual teachers. Possible translit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Mantra
MANTRA: in Hinduism and Buddhism, mystic word used in ritual and meditation. It is believed to have power to bring into being the real...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra: Alternative Health Dictionary Ii On Mantra
Mantra A Sanskrit word, literally meaning "Mind Protection". Mantras protect the mind from ordinary appearances and concepti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra: Health And Healing Dictionary On Mantra
MANTRA in Hinduism and Buddhism, mystic word used in ritual and meditation. It is believed to have power to bring into being the reali...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amitabha: Encyclopedia Ii - Amitabha - Iconography
Amitabha can be very difficult to tell apart from Shakyamuni, as both are portrayed as possessing all the attributes of a Buddha but have...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra: Indian Hindu Dictionary Ii On Mantra
Mantra Mantra is a combination of divine syllables or sounds which when recited invokes the latent power in that particular mantra, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amitabha: Encyclopedia Ii - Amitabha - Origins
The first known epigraphic evidence for Amitabha is the bottom part of a 2nd century statue which has been found in Govindo-Nagar, and is...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharini: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Dharini
Dharini Extended mantra used in esoteric branch of Buddhism to focus and expand the mind. Its words, or sounds, should not communicat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharani: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Dharani
Dharani(Sanskrit). In Buddhism - both Southern and Northern - and also in Hinduism, it means simply a mantra or mantras - sacred verse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tibetan Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Tibetan Buddhism - Rituals And Ritual Objects
Tantric practitioners make use of special rituals and objects. Meditation is an important function which may be aided by the use of certa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tara Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Tara Buddhism - Sadhanas Of Tara
Sadhanas in which Tara is the Yidam can be extensive or quite brief. Most all of them include some introductory praises or homages to inv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Om Mani Padme Hum: Encyclopedia Ii - Om Mani Padme Hum - Meaning
Another meaning is purification of the six realms of existence in suffering. Om mani padme hum - Karandavyuha Sutra definition. The fir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism In Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism In Singapore - Traditions And Ceremonies
Ch'an Buddhism is especially popular in Singapore, with a sizeable majority of its adherents interweaving Buddhism with the Chinese folk ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shingon Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Shingon Buddhism - Features
One feature that sets Shingon apart from the other surviving schools of esoteric Buddhism in Tibet is the use of calligraphy, along with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prayer Beads: Encyclopedia Ii - Prayer Beads - Buddhism
For main article, see Buddhist prayer beads Prayer beads or Japa Malas are also used in many forms of Mahayana Buddhism, often with a les...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Buddhist Tradition
With Buddhism's evolution and breaking away from Vedic/Hindu tradition, Aum and other symbology/cosmology/philosophies were co-opted from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Buddhist Tradition
With Buddhism's evolution and breaking away from Vedic/Hindu tradition, Aum and other symbology/cosmology/philosophies were co-opted from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nichiren Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Nichiren Buddhism - The Founder, Nichiren
From the age of 16 until 32, Nichiren studied in numerous temples in Japan, especially Mt. Hiei (Enryakuji) and Mt. Kōya, in his day the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nichiren Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Nichiren Buddhism - The Founder Nichiren
From the age of 16 until 32, Nichiren studied in numerous temples in Japan, especially Mt. Hiei (Enryakuji) and Mt. Kōya, in his day the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharani: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Dharani
Dharani (Sanskrit) (from the verbal root dhri to bear, support)   In Buddhism, a mystical verse or mantra; in Hinduism, verses fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tibetan People: Encyclopedia Ii - Tibetan People - Religion
Tibetans generally observe Tibetan Buddhism and a collection of native traditions known as Bön (also absorbed into mainstream Tibetan Bu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om Mane Padme Hum: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Om Mane Padme Hum
Om Mane Padme Hum (Sanskrit: Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus) An ancient (Sanskrit) buddhist mantra. In Tibetan Buddhism the most commo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om Mane Padme Hum: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Om Mane Padme Hum
Om Mane Padme Hum (Sanskrit: Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus) An ancient (Sanskrit) buddhist mantra. In Tibetan Buddhism the most commo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om Mani Padme Hum: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Om Mani Padme Hum
OM MANI PADME HUM Tibetan mantra "Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus." OM or Aum is a mystical vibratory word the 3 letters of w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kurmi: Encyclopedia Ii - Kurmi - Why Kurmi?
The word "Kurmi" and why many of the Vedic Kshatriyas would use this term, reflects the advent and reasons for the advent of religions su...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prayer: Encyclopedia Ii - Prayer - Prayer In Other Religions
Prayer - Hindu Prayer. Hinduism has incorporated many kinds of prayer, from fire-based rituals to philosophical musings. Prayer was par...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tae Eul Ju: Encyclopedia Ii - Tae Eul Ju - Meaning Of Tae Eul Ju From Sabunim Master
Ahn Gyung-jun, the Sabunim of Jeung San Do, explains some of the sounds of the mantra as follows: Tae eul ju - What is the sound hum?. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum Shinri Kyo: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Aum Shinri Kyo
Aum Shinri Kyo, Shoko Asahara Aum (a mantra) Shinri Kyo (Supreme Truth) is the apocalyptic Buddhist sect suspected in the 1995 subway ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Hindu Philosophy: The Six Vedic Schools Of Thought
The six Āstika or orthodox (accepting the authority of the Vedas) schools of Hindu philosophy are Nyāya, Vaisheshika, Sāmkhya, Yoga, P...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantras: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mantras
Mantras (Sanskrit). Verses from the Vedic works, used as incantations and charms. By Mantras are meant all those portions of the Vedas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Jain Tradition
In Jainism, Om is regarded to be a condensed form of reference to the five parameshthis. The Dravyasamgrah quotes an ancient Prakrit line...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Jain Tradition
In Jainism, Om is regarded to be a condensed form of reference to the five parameshthis. The Dravyasamgrah quotes an ancient Prakrit line...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japa Mala: Encyclopedia Ii - Japa Mala - Use Of A Mala
Mantras are often repeated hundreds or even thousands of times. The mala is used so that one can think about the meaning of the mantra as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra Tantra Shastras: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mantra Tantra Shastras
Mantra Tantra Shastras (Sanskrit). Works on incantations, but specially on magic.   (See also: Mantra Tantra Shastras , Theoso...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra Period: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mantra Period
Mantra period (Sanskrit). One of the four periods into which Vedic literature has been divided.   (See also: Mantra period , T...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra Shastra: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mantra Shastra
Mantra Shastra (Sanskrit). Brahmanical writings on the occult science of incantations.   (See also: Mantra Shastra , Theosophy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Sikh Tradition
Ek Onkar (also ੴ, ਇਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ, Ik Ōaṅkār, Ek Omkar, Ik Omkar and other variants) means one God and is a central symbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Sikh Tradition
Ek Onkar (also ੴ, ਇਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ, Ik Ōaṅkār, Ek Omkar, Ik Omkar and other variants) means one God and is a central symbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedas - Organization
The Mantras are collected into anthologies called Samhitas. There are four Samhitas, the Rk (= Poetry), Sāman (=Song), Yajus(=Prayer) an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedas - Study
In the dharmashastras the study of the Vedas was regarded as a religious duty of the three upper varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishya...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mokugyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Mokugyo - Types Of Mokugyo
There are two kinds of Mokugyo. One is the well-known Mokugyo that is round in shape with scales carved on it. In Buddhism the fish, whic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Important Symbolism And Themes In Hinduism
Hinduism - Tilaka symbol on forehead or between eyebrows. Main article: Tilaka The tilaka (or tilak) is a mark worn on the forehead a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pure Land Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pure Land Buddhism - Eastern Pure Land
In esoteric Vajrayana Buddhism, Amitabha's Western Pure Land is the counterpart to Akshobhya's Eastern Pure Land, or Abhirati. While espe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Tantra - Tibetan Tantra
In Tibetan Buddhism tantra (also known as Vajrayana) plays a central role, and is universally acknowledged as constituting the highest te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pure Land: Encyclopedia Ii - Pure Land - Eastern Pure Land
In esoteric Vajrayana Buddhism, Amitabha's Western Pure Land is the counterpart to Akshobhya's Eastern Pure Land, or Abhirati. While espe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - The Significance Of The Symbol Om
The symbol Om (also called Pranava), is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Volumes have been written in Sanskrit illustrating the signif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - The Significance Of The Symbol Om
The symbol Om (also called Pranava), is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Volumes have been written in Sanskrit illustrating the signif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samsara: Encyclopedia Ii - Samsara - Saṃsāra In Hinduism
In some types of Hinduism, Saṃsāra is seen as ignorance of the True Self, Brahman, and thus the soul is led to believe in the reality ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Remarks
The following subsections contain remarks on the nature and use of mantras in their context as Hindu religious practice. Mantra - What i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Hinduism
Mantras were originally conceived in the great Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. Within practically all Hindu scriptures, the writing ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Introduction
Mantras have some features in common with spells in general, in that they are a translation of the human will or desire into a form of ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Other Traditions Or Contexts
Transcendental Meditation, also known simply as 'TM', uses simple mantras as a meditative focus. TM was founded by the Maharishi Mahesh Y...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism Sitemap I - M
This is a sitemap for Buddhism - M . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word.   ...   » Read the article