What exactly are meditation mantras, you ask? And why do they matter?
A mantra a word or phrase repeated over and over again during meditation. But using mantras for meditation involves a lot more than just sounding like a broken record. They’re generally sacred; a name or sound that both uplifts you and helps you find inner peace and keep your focus during meditation.
In other words, mantras are designed to change you.
Although they originated with ancient Hindus, the use of meditation mantras has since spread — mostly through the Far East — among Buddhists, Taoists, and others.
The thing about meditation mantras is that they give your brain something to do. Yes, spiritual mantras are meant to transform you just by uttering them again and again, but there’s a lot to be said for saying something just to keep nonsense babble at bay.
And speaking of nonsense babble, rather than just giving you some meaningless drivel like “my shoes are green,” or “I love pickled herring,” (which, for keeping your mind busy during meditation, does have its benefits.
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An oldie but a goodie, you really can’t mess this one up too badly. The “Om” is the sacred sound of Hinduism and is said to mean, variously: It Is, Will Be or To Become.
This one’s from Tibet, and it means, roughly, “Hail the Jewel in the Lotus.” The jewel, in this case, is the Buddha of Compassion.
Homage to the Buddha of boundless light.
This is one of the Hebrew Torah’s most famous lines, and it was God’s answer to Moses when Moses asked for his name.
The Hindu variant, meaning I am THAT.
Ho’oponopono (Hawaiian) Mantra.
Your personal mantra may be one of those listed above, but it can also be any word, quote, phrase, or truth that carries meaning for you. You might even consider creating your own.
The most important thing when choosing meditation mantras is that they inspire and support you by calming your mind, strengthening your inner awareness, and powering your spiritual practice.
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" Just this" is my simple meditation mantra reminding me over and over to be present in just this breath, just this moment.
We use to chant at the end of our pop warner football games and practices the following: "Every day in every way we get a little better hey!!!" We would start off in a soft voice and gradually get louder and louder. It's funny all the little techniques you learn has a little kid which you don't understand at that time until later in life when you awake into a new being.
http://youtu.be/3ZlOwOEhobo
I was introduced to DEVA PREMAL by Cyndi, Phil and Ian at Evolution Ezine.
Please listen.....I feel my whole body viabrate when I do. There are several
other videos of hers. This particular one I listen to first thing in the morning,
then I align my chakras as per Carol Tuttle and this leads me into meditation
as per Christy Marie Sheldon on raising my energy and vibrations.
Love, Light and Blessings.
Bronwyn.
According to the AKAOW – that would be: “All Knowing Authority of Wikipedia :) THAT (I am That)
is FUNNY!
Thanks for the chuckle!
As I rise I say
This is the day the Lord has made I WILL rejoice and be glad in it.
another (after coffee)
I find favor with the Lord
I have victory wherever I go
I am blessed
I am a blessing to others
I'm wealthy,healthy,loving son of God wealthy, healthy,loving son of God 7 times 3 times daily
“Every day in every way I’m getting better and better.” – not Laura Silva but Emile Coue