One can elevate their impure body, speech, and mind into a Buddha's elevated, pure body, speech, and mind by repeating this mantra, writes KV Raghupathi The third word, two-syllable padme, literally ...

Om Mani Padme Hum. Known as the Compassion Mantra, or the Jewel in the Lotus, this is a powerful Buddhist prayer. This mantra is a tool to train the mind to achieve ultimate peace and enjoyment. The ...

In the Khumbu you cannot avoid ceremony. Even if you wanted to the air is full of prayers and sacred smoke that goes into your lungs and cleans you out without permission. You are blessed just for ...