Mantra recitation and paying homage

Mantras are short sacred phrases or syllables that symbolizes certain teachings or qualities like the six-syllabled mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" which symbolizes Compassion, representing Truth in its various aspects may be recited.

Chanting mantras helps to bring the Mind to Peace and Calmness while purifying it. Each specific mantra can help bring about certain positive characteristics in the Mind such as Compassion, Wisdom and Courage.

Homage to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas

Homage to the names of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas e.g. Namo amituofo or Homage to Amitabha Buddha and Namo Daci Dabei Guanshiyin Pusa or Homage to Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva of Great Compassion, can be chanted single mindedly to recall and invoke in oneself the virtues and qualities they personify.

Doing so helps to remind us that we too can attain perfection in various qualities like them.

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