Buddhist Mantras &
Their Meanings
Meaning: "Diamond Mind".
He embodies the unified energy of all Buddhas and possesses an indestructible state of consciousness. Vajrasattva is the absolute symbol of mental purity.
The Practice:
The practice of Vajrasattva brings deep peace and alleviates the suffering of those who hear or recite it. It removes spiritual obstacles, purifies the karma of current and past incarnations, and is a direct cause of enlightenment itself.
By repeating the 100-Syllable Mantra, we prevent negative karma from manifesting and purify it completely. The mantra cleanses the mind of anger, envy, hatred, and other negative states.
The short 6-Syllable Mantra is universal and will fill you with harmonious energy.
Purification & Renewal
Vajrasattva
100-Syllable Mantra
OM BENZA SATO SAMAYA
MANU PALAYA
BENZA SATO TENOPA
TISHTA DRI DHO ME BHAWA
SUTO KAYO ME BHAWA
SUPO KAYO ME BHAWA
ANU RAKTO ME BHAWA
SARWA SIDDHI MEMTRA YATSA
SARWA KARMA SUTSA ME
TSITAM SHRI YA KURU HUNG
HAHA HAHA HO BHAGAVAN
SARWA TATHAGATA BENZA MA ME
MUNTSA BENZI BHAWA MAHA
SAMAYA SATO AH
MANU PALAYA
BENZA SATO TENOPA
TISHTA DRI DHO ME BHAWA
SUTO KAYO ME BHAWA
SUPO KAYO ME BHAWA
ANU RAKTO ME BHAWA
SARWA SIDDHI MEMTRA YATSA
SARWA KARMA SUTSA ME
TSITAM SHRI YA KURU HUNG
HAHA HAHA HO BHAGAVAN
SARWA TATHAGATA BENZA MA ME
MUNTSA BENZI BHAWA MAHA
SAMAYA SATO AH
6-Syllable Mantra
OM BENZA SATO HUNG
By invoking the Lord of Lapis Lazuli Light (Medicine Buddha), one can heal both physical and mental ailments.
In the teachings of the Medicine Buddha, it is explicitly stated that physical illnesses are a consequence of the "sickness of the mind." The main goal of meditating on the Medicine Buddha is to discover and reveal your primordial, enlightened Buddha-nature. It is precisely this realization that leads to absolute recovery.
In the Medicine Buddha mantra, the words "Bekandze" and "Maha Bekandze" mean "eliminating pain" and "great elimination of pain."
It turns out that the first Bekandze eliminates diseases, aging, and any other suffering, while the second one eliminates the very causes of this suffering and purifies karma.
The Key to Healing
Medicine Buddha
Mantra of Medicine Buddha
TADYATHA OM BEKANDZE BEKANDZE MAHA BEKANDZE RADZA SAMUDGATE SOHA
She is considered the embodiment of enlightened activity and the "Mother of all Buddhas." She is a Protectress, Liberator, and Healer who comes to the aid of the seeker instantly. Her heart is filled with boundless compassion.
In Tibet, the meaning of Green Tara is linked to deliverance from diseases and suffering, and the purification of past karma. If urgent help is needed, she is the one called upon.
It is said that if you regularly recite or listen to the Green Tara mantra, your wishes will be fulfilled, and you will be freed from internal delusions.
The green color symbolizes the instantaneous fulfillment of requests.
The Swift Protectress
Green Tara
Mantra of Green Tara
OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA
Translated from Tibetan, Chenrezig means "The One who looks upon all beings with eyes of compassion." Also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit.
In Buddhism, it is believed that the image of Chenrezig in any of his forms influences the surrounding space and the mind of the beholder. He is the embodiment of unconditional love and compassion. His goal is to help all beings free themselves from suffering and reach enlightenment.
Chenrezig is the visible expression that all Buddhas take to help us activate the love and compassion that are currently only potential within us.
All-Encompassing Love
Chenrezig
Mantra of Chenrezig
OM MANI PADME HUNG
Guru Rinpoche embodies wisdom, compassion, and spiritual power in Buddhism. He is considered one of the most important teachers in the history of Buddhism and is the source of many spiritual teachings. He also symbolizes the connection between various traditions and schools, uniting them into a whole.
Guru Rinpoche, or Padmasambhava, is considered the founder of modern Tibetan Buddhism. He lived in the 8th century and is known for his ability to teach people and assist them on their spiritual path. He possesses extraordinary power and can inspire people, helping them overcome life's difficulties and inner conflicts.
Beacon for Your Spiritual Path
Guru Rinpoche
Mantra of Guru RInpoche
OM AH HUNG BENZA GURU PEMA SIDDHI HUNG
Translated from ancient Sanskrit, Amitabha means "Infinite Light."
Amitabha is the Buddha responsible for rebirth in the next life and is the link that unites our world with the world of our ancestors and our spirit. He governs the Pure Land (or Sukhavati), a place where those who sincerely call upon him arrive. This place is considered ideal for spiritual growth.
The Amitabha mantra grants vital energy and facilitates the process of regeneration and healing. People who practice it are believed to extend their lives.
The mantra will help you open your heart, breathe deeply again, feel this world with every cell, and live in love!
Guide Between Worlds
Buddha Amitabha
Mantra of Buddha Amitabha
OM AMI DEWA HRI
Saraswati is a Buddha in female form, the Goddess of arts, creativity, and beauty. She embodies all forms of learning and creation. This is the natural state of lightness, fluidity, and enjoyment.
Women meditate on Saraswati to reveal their femininity and love, to fill themselves with joy, and to return to their true nature. Saraswati is the Muse, the source of inspiration for artists, writers, musicians, and other creative people.
Students and learners can also turn to her for inspiration and support in their studies.
Multifaceted Art
Saraswati
Mantra of Saraswati
OM AH HUNG SARASWATI SHRI
Hayagriva is a swift and powerful means of overcoming negative forces and obstacles, transforming anger into wisdom and insight. It is believed that Hayagriva is the wrathful manifestation of Chenrezig, the embodiment of the Buddha of Compassion.
In Tibet, he is revered as a protector against delusions and ignorance. Hayagriva is also known for very effective practices to get rid of fears. Reciting his mantra helps protect against physical threats, quickly fill up with energy, and eradicate negative qualities of the mind.
The dark red color represents purifying and healing energy that pacifies suffering.
Protective Love
Hayagriva
Mantra of Hayagriva
OM AH HUNG HRI PADMA KRODA HAYAGRIVA
HULU HULU HUNG PHET
HULU HULU HUNG PHET
The image of Dzambala symbolizes both material abundance and inner richness. Dzambala reminds us of the importance of the balance between the physical and spiritual worlds.
According to tradition, appealing to Dzambala helps to get rid of the fear of wealth scarcity and financial difficulties. Yellow Dzambala is also associated with generosity and compassion, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's blessings with others.
The mantra of Dzambala helps to acquire that very state which will allow you to always and everywhere live in abundance—both financial abundance and abundance of opportunities.
Wisdom of Wealth
Dzambala
Mantra of Dzambala
OM DZAMBALA DZALENDAYE SOHA
Vajrapani is usually depicted holding a vajra in his hands—a symbol of solidity, unshakability, and indestructibility. The vajra also personifies the lightning bolt capable of destroying obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
Vajrapani is mighty protection and inner strength. His image serves as a reminder that true power comes from inner understanding and wisdom. He is often associated with the destruction of negative emotions, overcoming obstacles on the path to enlightenment, as well as comprehensive protection from magical influences.
All-Round Protection
Vajrapani
Mantra of Vajrapani
HUNG BENZA PHET
Bodhisattva Manjushri holds a sword in his right hand, cutting through ignorance and dispelling illusions, and in his left hand—a lotus on which rests a book symbolizing the wisdom of the Buddhas, transcendental wisdom.
Manjushri embodies clarity of mind, intellect, and the ability to comprehend the true nature of reality. By practicing on him, wisdom is developed, delusions are eliminated, concentration grows, and the skill of "clear knowing" evolves.
Manjushri is considered the patron of everyone striving for knowledge and is associated with practices of clear light and transformation of consciousness leading to full awakening.
Transcendental Wisdom
Manjushri
Mantra of Manjushri
OM ARAPACANA DIH (DIH up to 7 times)
Ritroma is a wrathful Buddhist deity from the Karma family (Activity of Buddha Amoghasiddhi). She is called "Karma Tara" for her swift and warlike manifestation of compassion. She specializes in fighting contagious and viral diseases, epidemics, including flu, AIDS, COVID-19, and even historical diseases like the plague. Her practices were used in Tibet to heal polio before vaccines existed.
In the era of pandemics, Ritroma becomes a symbol of hope, connecting ancient wisdom with modern challenges. Her practice is a tool of active compassion.
Protection from Epidemics
Ritroma
Mantra of Ritroma
OM PISHATSI PARNA SHAVARI SARVA MATI
PRASHAMANI HUNG
PRASHAMANI HUNG
Namgyalma, or Ushnishavijaya, is one of the three main deities of longevity in Buddhism. She resides on the ushnisha (protuberance on the crown of the head) of the Buddha, symbolizing victory over death and protection from rebirth in the lower realms. Her mantra and practices are aimed at:
- Prolonging life (overcoming premature death, injuries, diseases),
- Purifying karma (even heavy negative deeds and ancestral karma),
- Saving beings (people, animals, the deceased) from the suffering of birth in lower spheres.
Namgyalma actively works with problems of the nervous system, spine health, and purifies ancestral karma.
Purification of Ancestral Karma
Namgyalma
Mantra of Namgyalma
OM BRUM SOHA OM AMRITA AYUR DADE SOHA
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