Mantras

January 7th, 2008

Some popular Mantras

Buddhist: Om
Hindu: Aum/Om
Meaning: Everything, connection, calling to witness

Buddhist/Hindu: Om Shanti
Meaning: Everything to peace, everything moves to peace

Buddhist: Om Mani Padme Hum (hung)
Meaning: All praise to the jewel at the heart of the lotus

Buddhist: Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō
Meaning: Homage to the Lotus Sutra

Buddhist: Om tare tuttare ture svaha
Meaning: Green Tara invocation of compassion and protection. Enlightened activity.

Buddhist: Sabbe sattā sukhi hontu
Meaning: Pali phrase meaning “May all beings be well (or happy)”.

Buddhist: Om tare tuttare ture mama ayurjnana punye pushting svaha
Meaning: White Tara invocation of compassion. Associated with longevity.

Hindu: Sarveśām Svastir Bhavatu
Sarveśām Sāntir Bhavatu
Sarveśām Pūrnam Bhavatu
Sarveśām Mangalam Bhavatu
Meaning:
May good befall all
May there be peace for all
May all be fit for perfection
and May all experience that which is auspicious.

Hindu: Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ
Sarve santu nirāmayāḥ
Sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu
Mā kaścit duḥkha bhāgbhavet
Meaning:
May all be happy
May all be healthy
May we all experience what is good and let no one suffer

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