Rev. Char’s Inspirations

From Rev. Char’s Inspirations Session October 2025:

A Chant You Can Use

Here is a chant that Rev. Char uses in her daily practice: “Om Mani Padme Hum.” This is from Sanskrit. The Jewel in the Lotus is the universal mantra of great love and compassion. Reciting this mantra opens the mind to love and compassion and leads it towards awakening. It is primarily associated with the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

Each syllable of the mantra has a powerful purifying effect:

OM purifies the veils of the body.
MA purifies the veils of speech.
NI purifies the veils of mind.
PAD purifies the veils of conflicting emotions.
ME purifies the veils of latent conditioning.
HUM purifies the veil that covers knowledge.

Several renditions of this chant are available on You-Tube. Below are just a few options. Each has different music and cadence. Find one that best works for you.

Om Mani Padme Hum, by Sampajañña

Om Mani Padme Hum, by Deva Premal

Om Mani Padmi Hum, by ĐÓN KHỔ DIỆT KHỔ (the chant starts at the 1:25 minute mark)