Mantras are short phrases, usually in the Sanskit language, that are used by Buddhists, especially in the Tibetan Mahayana tradition to focus the mind with spiritual meaning. The most well-known mantra is probably "Om Mani Padme Hum" in Sanskrit pronunciation or "Om Mani Peme Hung" in Tibetan pronunciation.
Om Mani Padme Hum means "Om, jewel in the lotus, hum."
- The first syllable, Om, is not a word but an evocation of spiritual power and the presence of the absolute. It is known throughout Asia in several religions, especially Hinduism.
- The word Mani means "jewel" or "bead".
- Padme is the lotus flower
- Hum represents the spirit of enlightenment
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