Mantra of Compassion
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Om mani peme hung
This lens is about The Mantra of Compassion, Om mani peme hung
It is a lens that has been inspired by a video featuring Mantra of Compassion sung by Dechen Shak-D,. posted by Jampa, a Dutch Buddhist in the Tibetan tradition, who stresses the importance of inner peace and suggests that it is the most solid foundation for world peace. The mantra is truly mesmerizing and listening to it is instant meditation.
The quite exceptional photograph depicting enlightenment, was taken by Fabian Nick.
Mantras
Meditation on sound
The sound syllables sung in the video below are:
Om mani peme hung
Note that mani is sung in a sustained way, repeating the "ah" sound.
The mantra of Compassion sung by Dechen Shak-Dagsay
Be warned, this is addictive.
Mantra of Compassion
Om mani peme hung
Om mani peme hung on iTunes, including the version in the video by Dechen Shak-Dagsay
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Mani Padme Hum | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Spirit of Compassion | |
| Om Mani Peme Hung | HARC | HARC: Inside Chants | |
| Om Mani Peme Hung | Shama | Jewel In the Lotus | |
| Om Mani Peme Hung | Elizabeth Mudge & Lindie Te Water | Blessings In Eternity | |
| Om Mani Peme Hung Hrih (mantra Version) | Büdi Siebert | Om Mani Padme Hum | |
| Om Mani Peme Hung Hrih (mantra version) | Büdi Siebert & Ralf Illenberger | Om Mani Padme Hum | |
| Manushri Prayer (Authentic orig. version incl. Om Mani Peme Hung) | Ashima | Heart Sutra (Authentic orig. version) |
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More from Dechen Shak-Dagsay
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Mani Padme Hum | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Spirit of Compassion | |
| Men-Lha (The Medicine-Buddha Mantra) | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Dewa Che - Universal Healing Power of Tibetan Mantras | |
| Tshe-Pak-Me (The Long-life Mantra) | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Dewa Che - Universal Healing Power of Tibetan Mantras | |
| Tchu-Du (The Five Elements Mantra) | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Dewa Che - Universal Healing Power of Tibetan Mantras | |
| Dug Tsön Ka Gok (A World Without Weapons) | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Shi De - A Call for World Peace | |
| Shi Wä Lam Kyöd (For Non-Violence, Respect and Tolerance Between the People) | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Shi De - A Call for World Peace | |
| The Prayer for the Great Compassion | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Spirit of Compassion | |
| The Long Life Mantra | Dechen Shak-Dagsay | Spirit of Compassion |
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RinchenChodron
Feb 27, 2010 @ 10:40 am | delete
- Very nice! I loved the YouTube video! Five stars. and Thanks for the lensroll!
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Geeve Feb 27, 2010 @ 6:15 pm | delete
- Thank you Rinchen, I think the video is one of the best renditions of "Om mani peme hung" that I have come across, glad you liked it. Apparently it has just reached 800,000 views! You should visit Dechen Shak-Dagsay's website www.dechen-shak.com because I think that you will appreciate what a very special person she is.
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