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For Buddhists: What is your mantra, and do you practice at home or in a temple?

Asked by desiree333 (3241points) December 19th, 2009

I am just starting to become a buddhist, and my mantra is “om mani padme hum”. Mostly because it is the most popular, and I practice at home.

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strange1's avatar

i dont think theres any real bonefide buddists on here….or are there?

janbb's avatar

@Harp is a Zen Buddhist.

SuperMouse's avatar

I thought Buddhists weren’t supposed to share their mantras. I’m not sure where I picked that up though.

strange1's avatar

i met one once in aylesbury buckinghamshire he was on a “task” journey to london, running along twisting a drum to the beat, he had been egged which hit him so hard he blead.i cleaned him up as best i could with what i had in the car , he was so grateful. i wonder what hes doing now? theyre not allowed out you know

La_chica_gomela's avatar

TimothyKinney is practices Zen Buddhism as well. I don’t think he has one mantra, per se, but I believe he chants the Heart Sutras frequently. He could probably tell you more about it himself, when he gets back from Big Sur.

deadleaf's avatar

I am a lay buddhist of very very light study. I do not practice. I attempt to study the philosophy when time permits and I hope to get to that point where I can feel at ease and slight peace to where I may develop a mantra. I apologize for not being resourceful. I noticed your topics include worship. Worship is not a buddhist practice.

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