How do you chant Cundi Dharani?

The mantra is traditionally chanted in Sanskrit: Namo Saptanam Samyak Sambuddha Kotinam Tadyatha Om Chale Chule Chundi Svaha. It can be recited 108 times using a mala (prayer beads) for maximum benefit.

What are the benefits of chanting Cundi Dharani?

Regular practice of this buddhist mantra is believed to bring spiritual growth, inner peace, and connection with the divine.

Cundi Dharani - Purification & Blessings

Cundi Dharani

Significance & Meaning

Homage to the seven million perfectly enlightened Buddhas, invoking Cundi for purification and blessings

The Cundi Dharani (準提咒, Zhǔntí Zhòu) is one of the most popular dharanis in Chinese Buddhism, particularly associated with purification and the accumulation of merit.

Meaning

Namo - Homage, taking refuge
Saptanam - Seven
Samyak Sambuddha - Perfectly enlightened Buddhas
Kotinam - Ten million (or countless)
Tadyatha - "Thus" (introducing the mantra)
Om - Sacred syllable
Chale Chule Chundi - Names/aspects of Cundi
Svaha - Accomplishment

The Seven Million Buddhas

The dharani honors the seven koṭi (70 million or symbolic "countless") Buddhas of whom Cundi is considered the mother or emanation.

Practice

In Chinese Buddhism, this dharani is often:

Recited 21, 49, or 108 times daily
Combined with prostrations
Used in purification retreats
Recited before meals or important activities

Benefits

According to the sutras:

Purifies negative karma from countless lifetimes
Increases wisdom and memory
Fulfills all wishes
Protects from disasters and enemies
Ensures favorable rebirth
Particularly effective for those who have committed grave negativities