Medicine Buddha is in the house! And he’s bringing in some good Amazonian medicine!
Om Mani Padme Hum
Tuvan throat singing style (overtone singing).
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The King of Birds ~ Khyung Mar: The Red Garuda Yidam ~ Bonpo Mantra
Red Garuda Mantra:
HUNG TRO TA YA GA RU NA TRI TRONG HA RA NYE LO YO SO THUN TU
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Tinna Tinh’s version of the 7 line Prayer.
Here she is doing another Padmasambhava mantra.
Buddhist mantra meets the 21st Century.
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I love Anna Patrini’s interpretations of Tibetan mantras! Nice use of harmony singing and very trippy!
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Overtone singing. Headphones recommended.
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did so and LOVED the experience.
shared it with my Lu Jong teacher, who sent me this:
“Om Ma Tri Mu Ye Sa Le Du” - The Bön Mantra of Compassion
by Kalden Yungdrung
(original post from the “Yungdrung Ling Forum” group)
Translation and adaptation: Vajra Jyotishi (Kayque Girão)
Note: some brief additions will appear between “” to facilitate the understanding of one or another word in the Bön and Buddhist jargon.
“Om Ma Tri Mu Ye Sa Le Du”
"Of the 3 kayas [“bodies”, referring to the doctrine of Trikaya in Buddhism], it represents the Sambhogakaya, or subtle body of the Buddha.
There are 8 seed syllables within the mantra.
OM
Represents Buddha Tonpa Shenrab, founder of “Eternal Bön”.
There are 5 “OM” parts in Bönpo, plus 5 related symbolisms:
- The central white A represents the wisdom of emptiness and the personification of Dharmakaya;
- The “naro” (yellow gull-like figure) represents mirror-like wisdom and the personification of Sambhogakaya;
- The red crescent moon symbol represents discriminating wisdom and the personification of Nirmanakaya;
- The green round symbol at the top represents the wisdom of equanimity and essential embodiment;
- The small blue AH below the main A represents the all-accomplishing wisdom and ultimate embodiment;
Each part of the OM is drawn in one of the colors that represent the 5 elements. In its entirety, OM represents the 5 universal qualities. In Buddhism and Hinduism, the syllable OM is used, but it is not drawn with all five parts, nor is it understood to have that meaning.
The red MA
It represents Sherap Chamma, the loving mother who is the counterpart of Tönpa Shenrab. MA also symbolizes clarity and emptiness of OM. Or OM may represent MA method and wisdom. From the union of these 2 seeds emanate the Buddhas who guide through the 6 realms of existence, which follow the next 6 seed syllables of the mantra.
TRI
It represents Mucho Demdrug, the Buddha who guides through the realm of Hell and who is associated with colored indigo. Anger and harm to others leads to rebirth or the experience of the realms of hell. Mucho Demdrug brings us the antidote of complete and unconditional love.
MU
It represents Sangva Nangring, the Buddha who guides through the realm of hungry ghosts. The main cause of rebirth in the realm of hungry ghosts is greed, or lack of generosity towards those who have a much greater need than we do, or aversion to the Dharma. The body of a hungry ghost is said to have a mouth the size of a seed, a throat the width of a hair, a stomach the size of the ocean, and legs like blades of grass. These beings have enormous needs, but are unable to satisfy their infinite desires. This image should be understood as a metaphor for the way we relate to our own existence. Sangva Nangring offers the antidote to total generosity.
YOU
It is related to Tisang Rangzhi, the Buddha who guides the animal kingdom and its color is green. It is said that the main cause of birth in the animal kingdom is ignorance. Animal suffering is related to their inability to communicate verbally. Tisang Rangzhi brings the antidote of self-emerging wisdom.
SA
It represents Dagin Donpung, the Buddha who guides the human kingdom, and is related to the color yellow. They say that the main cause of being born in the human kingdom is jealousy. Jealousy can be related to wealth, clothes or relationships, but at its core it is the inability to accept what other people like. Dagin Donpung brings the antidote to total openness.
The LE (in blue)
It represents Chegyal Parti, the Buddha who guides through the realm of demigods. The main cause for being born into this realm of conflict is pride. This could be pride in what you have, or pride in not having a quality or object. The main suffering of this kingdom is continuous war, but through Chegyal Parti the antidote of peace can alleviate this suffering.
The DU (blank)
It represents Yeshen Tshugphud, the Buddha who guides through the realm of the gods. It can also be said that the kingdom of the gods is associated with pride. Legend has it that there is a great tree that has its roots in the realm of demigods, but the fruits of the tree fall in the realm of gods. Demigods are constantly challenging the gods to war in order to obtain the fruits of this wonderful tree. But the demigods always lose the battle, as the gods are very difficult to kill. Yeshen Tshugphud brings the antidote of absolute compassion.
Seen in this light and understanding these meanings, reciting this mantra is a way to help all beings in the 6 realms of existence. When reciting this mantra, invoke the Buddhas who guide through the 6 kingdoms and their sources, Tonpa Shenrab and Sherap Chamma.
Through its enlightened power, our negative emotions are dissolved and all the positive, pure and virtuous qualities of love, generosity, wisdom, openness, peace and compassion are invoked in us. Reciting this mantra helps us connect and reinforce these qualities within us. It is not necessary to know all the legends of the various realms to benefit from this great mantra, but it is important to establish a connection within ourselves with the virtuous virtues held by these seed syllables and embody them."
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This is an awesome mantra!
I just came across this video of a Kali mantra that was made during the pandemic featuring some of the world’s top kirtan musicians. The video is the brainchild of Portland kirtan artist Joanna Beekman. She writes the following:
Five years ago, during one of the scariest times in most of our lives—the worldwide pandemic—I found myself on tour in Los Angeles. With shows canceled and uncertainty all around, I found myself retreating to a cabin three and a half hours from the city. It was there that I discovered a powerful mantra from Sri Sakthi Amma, the spiritual leader of Sri Narayani Peedam, a spiritual center in Thirumalaikodi, India. This mantra resonated deeply within me, and I felt compelled to begin a 30-day Sadhana—a daily Japa Mala practice.
As I chanted, a melody began to form, and soon my teachers and Bhakti beloveds around the world appeared in my thoughts. I began asking them to join me in recording this mantra, and I learned to produce music, bringing 24 artists from around the globe together to create "Mantra Sangha: Health and Healing "—a project meant to support the world during times of crisis and negativity. The music video includes contributions from Sri Shakti Amma, Krishna Das, Ragani, Girish, and so many others.
The mantra is deeply rooted in the ancient Tamil Siddha tradition and was especially used in times of major crisis or negativity . It is as follows:
Om Krim Maha Kali Sara Rogan Nasi Nasi
(Translation:)
Om - The sound of the universe
Krim - The seed mantra for Goddess Kali
Maha Kali - The great transformative energy of Kali
Sarva Rogan - All diseases
Nasi Nasi - Be eliminated, be vanquished
Sri Shakti Amma explains that this mantra is based on the sound of bees and represents the five elements (panchabutas) that make up life itself:
Na represents Earth and Si represents Fire, which destroys disturbances of the Earth. By invoking these vibrations, we call on the elements to remove and destroy disease from the Earth, creating space for healing and restoration.
I invite you to experience this transformative mantra for yourself through our “Mantra Sangha: Health and Healing” video and music. All proceeds from this project benefit the Mitrata Nepal Foundation for Children, supporting children in Nepal with education and care.
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A nice AI version of the Vajrayogini Mantra.
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Tara Mantras by Tinna Tinh
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Stealing these for Beloved @_Barry
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Lama Tsongkhapa: Life, Practice, Mantra. Compassion, Wisdom, Power. Visualization and mantras.
incarnation of 3 Great Beings
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The mellow meditative version:
The rockin’ version:
The super rockin’ wake up and hit the dance floor version:
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