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Why Do We Chant Mantras?
by Mikou Onoda
Rated
5
Type
talks
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
6
Why are mantras chanted in Buddhism?In this short talk, Shingon Buddhist nun Mika explores the meaning of mantras, sacred words of prayer preserved in Sanskrit for centuries. Learn why these words are treasured, why their sound is important, and how they continue to be used in Buddhist practice today.Keywords: mantra, Shingon Buddhism, Buddhist chanting, sacred words, prayer, Sanskrit, meditation, spirituality
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Meet your Teacher
Mikou Onoda
日本、愛知県名古屋市