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Mantra ([[sngags]]) - 1) A synonym for [[Vajrayana]]. 2) A particular combination of sounds symbplizing and communicating the nature of a deity and which lead to purification and realization, for example: OM MANI PADME HUNG. We have chiefly three types of mantras: [[Three Mantras]]: [[guhya mantra]], [[vidya mantra]], and [[dharani mantra]]. [RY] | |||
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Revision as of 20:17, 29 January 2006
Mantra (sngags) - 1) A synonym for Vajrayana. 2) A particular combination of sounds symbplizing and communicating the nature of a deity and which lead to purification and realization, for example: OM MANI PADME HUNG. We have chiefly three types of mantras: Three Mantras: guhya mantra, vidya mantra, and dharani mantra. [RY]