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Subj: Re: 'Om mani padme hum'?
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MANTRA
Hello to all reading this which is intended to provide an answer, at least
in part, to the question asked by Gerard PE1OUD.
He wrote;
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" Any body know what that phrase means?
It's from a song by Kate Bush ( elderly Hams may know her)
'Strange Phenomena'(She did not mean radio(I guess)). "
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I know that the phrase "Om Mani Padmi Hum" is a "mantra" chanted by
Buddhist monks as part of their meditation or prayer routine.
Translated literally it means, "Hail the Jewel of the Lotus".
This is a reference to The Deity of Compassion.
The Tibetan Buddhist recognises many deities connected with many aspects
of their beliefs.
The mantra referred to is one commonly used by the monks.
Mantras can, I understand, be regarded as a means of achieving depth and
value as part of meditation. They can also be regarded as a specific part
of prayer and as a means of achieving a peaceful state of mind.
I do not speak with any great authority on these matters but rather as a
person who has asked some questions of those who are far more familiar
with such things.
It does occur to me that there are certainly other religions that use what
could be regarded as being mantras or at least being along the same lines.
I understand that at least one of the Indian groups use a repetitive
series where they pronounce the word, "Ram" as part of meditation.
In some Christian churches you will also hear a number of repetitive
prayers and utterances.
Seemingly, such activity can be helpful towards achieving a certain peace
of mind or tranquillity. Perhaps this can be likened to the very common
method used to pacify a small child or baby where we say such things as
"hush, hush." etc. or sing a repetitive lullaby.
NOW ! I do not wish to hear any critical comments regarding the matter of
not pursuing a religious discussion using Amateur Radio.
This is NOT a religious discussion and NO ONE has propounded on any
religious matter or pushed the case for any particular group or sect.
This bulletin serves only to answer a reasonable question, refer to
activities which may be practised by people within any community, in a
number of ways, and make some basic comment as to various means of
reaching a certain state of mind.
NO religious principles or dogma have been presented.
Regards,
Ian
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73 de Ian, VK5QX
@ VK5LZ.#ADL.#SA.AUS.OC
08 August 2002
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