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Mantra japa is a practice of repetitively uttering the same mantra [49] for an auspicious number of times, the most popular being 108, and sometimes just 5, 10, 28 or 1008. [2] [50] Japa is found in personal prayer or meditative efforts of some Hindus, as well during formal puja (group prayers).
The mantra was translated from Sanskrit into Chinese by Guṇabhadra (Sanskrit; Chinese: 求那跋陀羅, 394–468) from central India. It is usually recited 21, 27 or 49 times per day. [ 2 ] In one type of group practice, participants usually recite this mantra three times after reciting the Heart Sutra or the Amitabha Sutra .
The Sanskrit term abhiṣeka refers to ritual bathing or anointing. [5] Mipham states that empowerment produces the view of mantra in one's being and that this is the basis for the practice of Vajrayana. [6] According to Mipham, empowerment is the indispensable initial entry point for the practice of mantra.
The Śūraṅgama Mantra of the Śūraṅgama Sūtra is the most commonly practiced mantra invoking her. [ citation needed ] According to Thubten Zopa Rinpoche , the "Great White Umbrella" is a sādhanā for healing illness, dispelling interferences and spirit possession , quelling disasters, and bringing auspiciousness .
Thangka of Mahasiddha Naropa, 19th century. The Six Dharmas of Nāropa (Wylie: na ro'i chos drug, Skt. ṣaḍdharma, "Naro's six doctrines" or "six teachings") are a set of advanced Tibetan Buddhist tantric practices compiled by the Indian mahasiddhas Tilopa and Nāropa (1016–1100 CE) and passed on to the Tibetan translator-yogi Marpa Lotsawa (c. 1012).
[1] [2] [3] The Kāraṇḍavyūha was compiled at the end of the 4th century or beginning of the 5th century CE. [4] It exists in Chinese translation (at Taishō Tripiṭaka no. 1050) and in Tibetan (Tohoku no. 116). This sutra is particularly notable for introducing the mantra Om mani padme hum and also teaching the important Cundi dharani.