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These four words make up one of the most ancient and important mantras of Tibetan Buddhism. The phrase is chanting in order to deepen compassion and lead one to liberation. It is made up of six syllables – Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum. The words themselves have no single interpretation or translation. Some translate the phrase as “Hail To The Jewel In The Lotus” but this is uncertain. The phrase is generally regarded as a mystical one and said to contain all the teachings of the Buddha in the six syllables. “Recitation of om mani padme hung is very effective for purifying the mind and for developing compassion,” notes Thubten Chodron.
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