Comments on: Avalokitesvara mantra

By: Bodhipaksa

Bodhipaksa — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:30:28 +0000

I’m glad you managed to find the answer to your question.

There are some good Buddhist groups in Cleveland. You’d probably be in good hands with either the Shambhala folks (http://cleveland.shambhala.org) or the Insight Meditation people (http://insightmeditationofcleveland.org/). These aren’t in my own tradition, but they’re organizations I respect a lot.

All the best,
Bodhipaksa

By: kevin

kevin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:04:40 +0000

Thanks Bodhipaksa. I was curious about the qualitative difference between Bhaisajyaguru and Chenrizig. It seems that one is a Buddha and one a Bodhisattva. The question now is where can one find a qualified teacher? I live in Cleveland and unless you got 500$+ to spend in a nearby state its no dice for beginning a practice. What do you think?

By: Bodhipaksa

Bodhipaksa — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:51:41 +0000

Hi, Kevin.

You can chant both mantras, no problem.

I’m not sure what you’re asking in the first part of the question. They’re different figures, and I’d suggest reading the descriptions if you want to see what the differences are.

By: kevin

kevin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:02:09 +0000

Whats the difference between Chenrizig and Bhaisajyaguru? Ca one chant both mantras during the day or should you just stick to one for focus purpose?

By: Heart Sutra short version — Udumbara Garden

Heart Sutra short version — Udumbara Garden — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:53:29 +0000

[...] Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva,when pursuing the deep prajñaparamita,recognized the five skandhas as completely emptyand passed beyond all vexations and distress. [...]

By: Bodhipaksa

Bodhipaksa — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:55:01 +0000

It's oṃ maitri mahāmaitri maitriye svāhā. Jayarava has a page on the mantra here: http://www.visiblemantra.org/maitreya.html

By: Clint

Clint — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:35:50 +0000

Hi there! I’d just like to ask if anyone knows the Mantra of Buddha Maitreya? Thanks!

Clint

By: Jill

Jill — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:31:34 +0000

Thank you very much. I have just discovered this site. I am only just beginning with buddhism but feeling at home so much. My deepest love and peace to all sentient beings

By: Sangay linkins

Sangay linkins — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:07:26 +0000

Can someone please help me with the translation of the short palden lhamo and set rap Chen mantra.

By: Bodhipaksa

Bodhipaksa — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:18:16 +0000

I’m afraid I don’t know, but perhaps someone else here can help you.