Buddha Shakyamuni Mantra
TAYATA OM MUNI MUNI MAHA MUNIYE SOHA
The following translation of the mantra is provided by Thubten Yeshe is a direct quote taken from here:
The mantra of Shakyamuni Buddha could be said to be the essence of the Buddha, the essence of his enlightenment. It is in no way separate from the Buddha himself.
Mantras are said to carry this enlightenment essence in the very sound of the syllables themselves. It's an energetic thing. So, translations can sometimes get in the way of the experience of the energy of the mantra if we focus on the so-called meaning of the words at the expense of simply experiencing the sound that is being generated.
Mantra has been described as "a creative sound considered expressive of the deepest essence of things and understandings" thus the recitation of the mantra "can evoke in a formulaic or even magical way" a transcendent state of mind and energy. Also, "mantra is the pure sound of enlightened speech."
It is Sanskrit, not Tibetan. In fact, mantras are almost untranslatable. But, what we can do is interpret the syllables. This is Lama Zopa Rinpoche's interpretation of the Buddha's mantra:
TA YA THA - it is like this
OM - The All-Knowledge of the three bodies of a buddha and of the infinite Buddha's Holy Body, Speech and Mind. The knowledge of the two paths to enlightenment (Method and Wisdom), and of the two truths (Absolute and relative) that contain all existence within them.
MUNI - Control over the suffering of the three lower realms and over the wrong conception of the self-existent I.
MUNI - Control over the suffering of all samsara and over self-cherishing thoughts.
MAHA MUNIYE - Great control over the suffering of subtle illusions and over the dualistic mind.
SVAHA - May my mind receive, absorb and keep the blessings of the mantra, and may they take root.
I'll finish with a quote from Lama Thubten Yeshe:
"Reciting a mantra...does not mean the mere vocal repetition of speech syllables. Many meditators know from experience that the act of reciting mantras transcends external sounds and words. It is more like listening to a subtle inner sound that has always inhabited our nervous system."
- Thubten Yeshe, quote taken from here:
This mantra was given to me, like a gift, from a dear friend who lived as a Tibetan monk near Dharamshala. My American friend asked me what the mantra meant. I told her it didn't matter. Thank you for noting that mantras are nearly untranslatable.
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DeletePlease correct me it's my experience that unlearning all interpretations of life from authorities to freely make your authentic understanding of life then the mantras meaning is clearer than translation because you'll know "what they mean." The sound of truth in your own language is the equal to genuineness in any language.
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ReplyDeleteBenefits of Buddha mantra:
Chanting of buddha mantra helps students in their education by enhancing their knowledge and improving their learning skills, thus helping them to score better marks.This mantra should be chanted on every wednesday morning preferably by facing north-east direction.
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