Mantrapedia
Encyclopedia of Sacred Mantras from Hindu and Buddhist Traditions
The Power of Sacred Sound
In the ancient traditions of India and Tibet, sound is not merely vibration — it is the primordial force of creation itself. The Sanskrit word Nāda refers to this cosmic sound, the subtle current that underlies all existence. Mantras are crystallized forms of this divine resonance, sacred syllables discovered by sages in deep states of meditation.
When we chant a mantra, we align ourselves with frequencies that have been refined over millennia. Each syllable carries śakti — spiritual power — that works on multiple levels: the physical vibration calms the nervous system, the focused repetition stills the mind, and the sacred meaning opens the heart to transcendent states of awareness.
मन्त्र · From man (mind) + tra (instrument) — "that which protects and liberates the mind"
Akshobhya Dharani
namo ratnatrayāya oṃ kaṃkani kaṃkani rocanī rocanī troṭani troṭani trāsanī trāsanī pratihana pratihana sarva-karma-paraṃ-parāṇi me sarva-sattvānāṃ ca svāhā
Dharani of Akshobhya Buddha for purifying karma and overcoming obstacles
Akshobhya Mantra
Om Akshobhya Hum
Invoking the immovable Buddha
Amitabha Mantra
Om Ami Dewa Hrih
Homage to the Buddha of Infinite Light
Amitayus Mantra
Om Amarani Jivantiye Svaha
Invoking the Buddha of Infinite Life for longevity and removing obstacles to life
Amoghasiddhi Mantra
Om Amoghasiddhi Ah
Invoking the Buddha of unfailing accomplishment
Bodhicitta Prayer
oṃ bodhicittam utpādayāmi
I generate the mind of awakening
Cundi Dharani
Namo Saptanam Samyak Sambuddha Kotinam Tadyatha Om Chale Chule Chundi Svaha
Homage to the seven million perfectly enlightened Buddhas, invoking Cundi for purification and blessings
Dhyani Buddhas Bija Mantra
Oṃ Hūṃ Trāṃ Hrīḥ Āḥ Hūṃ Oṃ
The combined seed syllables of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, invoking the essence of all Buddha families
Ekajati Mantra
Om Hrih Mama Hum Ni Svaha
Invoking the fierce single-braided protectress of Dzogchen teachings
Garuda Mantra (Buddhist)
Om Garuda Hung Phat
Invoking the power of Garuda
Great Compassion Dharani
Namo Ratna Trayaya Nama Arya Jnana Sagara Vairochana Vyuha Rajaya Tathagataya Arhate Samyak Sambuddhaya Nama Sarva Tathagatebyah Arhatebhyah Samyak Sambuddhebhyah Nama Arya Avalokiteshvaraya Bodhisattvaya Mahasattvaya Mahakarunikaya Tadyatha Om Dhara Dhara Dhiri Dhiri Dhuru Dhuru Itte Vatte Chale Chale Prachale Prachale Kusume Kusumavare Ili Mili Chiti Jvalam Apanaye Svaha
The great dharani of compassion invoking the thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara for protection and blessing
Green Tara Mantra
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha
ॐ तारे तुत्तारे तुरे स्वाहा
Homage to Tara, the swift liberator
Hayagriva Mantra
Om Hrih Benza Trodha Hayagriva Hulu Hulu Hum Phat
Invoking the wrathful horse-headed one to destroy obstacles
Heart Sutra Mantra
Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate Bodhi Svaha
Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone completely beyond, awakening!
Kalachakra Mantra
Om Ham Ksha Ma La Va Ra Ya Svaha
The ten-syllable mantra of the Wheel of Time, unifying outer, inner, and alternative cycles
Ksitigarbha Mantra
Om Ha Ha Ha Vismaye Svaha
Invoking the Earth Store Bodhisattva
Kurukulla Mantra
Om Kurukulle Hrih Svaha
Invoking the Red Tara of magnetizing for love, influence, and bringing beings to Dharma
Long Amitabha Dharani
namo ratnatrayāya namaḥ āryāmitābhāya tathāgatāyārhate samyaksaṃbuddhāya tadyathā oṃ amite amitod-bhave amita-saṃbhave amita-vikrānte amita-vikrānta-gāmine gagana-kīrti-kare svāhā
Extended dharani honoring Amitabha Buddha for rebirth in Pure Land
Mahakala Mantra
Om Shri Mahakala Hum Hum Phat
Invoking the great black protector
Maitreya Mantra
Om Maitri Maitreya Maha Karuna Ye Svaha
Homage to Maitreya of great compassion and loving-kindness
Mani Mantra
Om Mani Padme Hum
ॐ मणि पद्मे हूँ
The jewel is in the lotus
Manjushri Mantra
Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih
Awakening primordial wisdom
Medicine Buddha Mantra
Tayata Om Bekandze Bekandze Maha Bekandze Radza Samudgate Soha
May all beings be healed and free from suffering
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Homage to Amitabha Buddha
Palden Lhamo Mantra
Om Jo Mo Ral Chig Ma Dud Sol Ma Nag Mo Tham Chad Dud Kyi Gyal Mo Che Khyod Kyi Thrin Le Ma Lus Drub Par Shog
Invoking the fierce female protector of Tibet and the Dalai Lamas
Ratnasambhava Mantra
Om Ratnasambhava Tram
Invoking the jewel-born Buddha
Rebirth Mantra
namo amitābhāya tathāgatāya tadyathā amṛtod-bhave amṛta-siddhaṃ-bhave amṛta-vikrānte amṛta-vikrānta-gāmini gagana-kīrtikare svāhā
Homage to Amitabha Tathagata, invoking the nectar of immortality for rebirth in Pure Land
Refuge Formula
buddhaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi dharmaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi saṅghaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi
I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha
Samantabhadra Mantra
Om Ah Hum Bodhichitta Maha Sukha Jnana Dhatu Ah
Invoking the primordial Buddha of the dharmakaya, representing the nature of mind itself
Shakyamuni Buddha Mantra
Om Muni Muni Maha Muni Shakyamuni Svaha
Homage to the sage, the great sage, the sage of the Shakyas
Sitatapatra Mantra
Om Sarva Tathagata Ushnisha Sitatapatre Hum Phat
Invoking the White Umbrella Goddess for powerful protection against all harm and negative forces
Ushnishavijaya Mantra
Om Bhrum Svaha Om Amrita Ayur Dade Svaha
Invoking the Victorious Ushnisha deity for longevity, purification, and liberation from lower rebirths
Vairocana Mantra
Om Vairocana Hum
Invoking the illuminating cosmic Buddha
Vajra Guru Mantra
Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum
Homage to the Lotus-Born Vajra Guru, grant accomplishment
Vajrakilaya Mantra
Om Vajra Kili Kilaya Sarva Vighnaan Bam Hum Phat
O Vajra Dagger, destroy all obstacles
Vajrapani Mantra
Om Vajrapani Hum
Invoking the wielder of the thunderbolt
Vajrasattva 100-Syllable Mantra
Om Vajrasattva Samayam Anupalaya Vajrasattva Tvenopatishtha Dridho Me Bhava Sutoshyo Me Bhava Suposhyo Me Bhava Anurakto Me Bhava Sarva Siddhim Me Prayaccha Sarva Karma Sucha Me Chittam Shriyam Kuru Hum Ha Ha Ha Ha Hoh Bhagavan Sarva Tathagata Vajra Ma Me Muncha Vajri Bhava Maha Samaya Sattva Ah Hum Phat
The complete purification mantra invoking Vajrasattva to purify all negative karma and obscurations
Vajrasattva Short Mantra
Om Vajrasattva Hum
Invoking the diamond being of purification
White Tara Mantra
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jnana Pustim Kuru Svaha
Tara, increase my lifespan, merit, and wisdom
Yamantaka Mantra
Om Yamantaka Hum Phat
Invoking the Conqueror of Death, wrathful Manjushri, to destroy ignorance and overcome death
Yellow Jambhala Mantra
Om Jambhala Jalendraye Svaha
Invoking the Buddhist wealth deity for prosperity and removal of poverty
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