If there were three Mantras one should learn, what would they be?
Is it possible for someone to put together a basic list of mantras? Extracting them from the various books as well as accompanyig MP3s? Perhaps a PDF document?
I find myself forgetting some of the ones I was taught at the retreat because I don't always use them. I realize I need to work on just sitting and relaxing but I also want to learn more about focusing my mind through imagination as well as sound.
Since I have such a lack of discipline, I find myself having to start from square 1 quite often.
Thank you kindly,
Is it possible for someone to put together a basic list of mantras? Extracting them from the various books as well as accompanyig MP3s? Perhaps a PDF document?
I find myself forgetting some of the ones I was taught at the retreat because I don't always use them. I realize I need to work on just sitting and relaxing but I also want to learn more about focusing my mind through imagination as well as sound.
Since I have such a lack of discipline, I find myself having to start from square 1 quite often.
Thank you kindly,
Accepted Answer
My suggestions it that you work with a mantra in accordance to your own religious idiosyncrasy. If you happen to have come from a Jewish background, Iod-Hei-Vau-Hei might help. If you are Christian, INRI might inspire you. Or if you're Buddhist, Om Masi Padme Hum could work. There is not single set list of mantras that every person should follow, because that is individual. Find out what religion, culture or language inspires you, and work with those mantras that are referenced in the books of the Master. He never provided or demanded students to work with one mantra over another. He provided many because all of our needs are different from one another, and often we will have different needs in accordance with the specificity of our work. Reflect on what inspires you and dive deep into the religion for which you have an affinity. That might help provide you direction in your practice.
Joyful in hope, suffering in tribulation, be thou constant in thy prayer.
Benedictis, qui venit in nomine Domini. Osanna in excelsis.
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!"
Accepted Answer
My suggestions it that you work with a mantra in accordance to your own religious idiosyncrasy. If you happen to have come from a Jewish background, Iod-Hei-Vau-Hei might help. If you are Christian, INRI might inspire you. Or if you're Buddhist, Om Masi Padme Hum could work. There is not single set list of mantras that every person should follow, because that is individual. Find out what religion, culture or language inspires you, and work with those mantras that are referenced in the books of the Master. He never provided or demanded students to work with one mantra over another. He provided many because all of our needs are different from one another, and often we will have different needs in accordance with the specificity of our work. Reflect on what inspires you and dive deep into the religion for which you have an affinity. That might help provide you direction in your practice.
Joyful in hope, suffering in tribulation, be thou constant in thy prayer.
Benedictis, qui venit in nomine Domini. Osanna in excelsis.
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!"
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