
Om Mani Padme Hum
by Om Balam
Om Mani Padme Hum is a well-loved Buddhist mantra commonly translated as, "The jewel is in the lotus." Om Mani Padme Hum mantra is at the heart of many Buddhist traditions. It is because every one of the Buddha’s teachings is believed to reside within this one powerful mantra. It is repeated over and over again to invoke the loving and unconditional qualities of compassion.










