Reading about Buddhist philosophy. Enchanted by meaning of ‘Om mani padme hum’. Powerful mantra, essence of entire Buddhist teachings.
‘Lotus Jewel‘ is a name for Buddha. A lotus is so beautiful, never soiled by mud. Similarly, we can ascend, achieve ultimate bliss through equanimity, tolerance, patience, forgiveness. Reciting this profound mantra brings inner strength, balance, beauty.
‘Om‘ invokes nurturing cosmos, nature – all that is, was and will ever be. ‘Mani‘ or jewel symbolises universal love, peace, compassion. ‘Padme‘ means humbly accepting our own duality. Dissolves attachments to prejudices, cultivates qualities of perseverance, belief, generosity. ‘Hum‘ indicates indivisibility. The power of one – infinity.
Within all of us is a lotus flower – sometimes stuck in the mud of stress, negativity. Therefore, intention is everything. Positively thought provoking.