Namaste /\ Can you recite Buddhist Mantras that don't contain Om (eg : gate gate paratage parasamgate Bodhi svaha) while doing your daily routines (walking, working)? Thanks you /\
Thanks for your very good question. You can certainly recite mantras while walking, working out, working, etc. If your focus is on something intense, just be sure not to divert attention (for example driving), but chanting all day (even silently) is a very good Dharma activity for a few reasons: it benefits other sentient beings you pass, it keeps you mindful to the extent possible on the Dharma. The teachers always instruct that if you're doing a "counting retreat" or accumulation the mantras chanted in other activities - while virtuous - do not count towards the retreats (unless you're doing formal walking meditation). The reason is, your attention is divided, so not fully mindful. But, some Bodhichitta benefit is still there, as it reminds us of Dharma through the day, and, especially if you dedicate the merit, you benefit other sentient beings (even unseen beings, such as insects, or other form sof life). On the quesiton of not chanting OM, not sure why you would not chant Om. (Unless that's a teacher instruction?) We chant Om as a "shortform" to taking refuge in the Three Jewels, and we praise the Buddha Dharma and Sangha, and the Enlighted Body Speech and Mind of the Buddha by chanting AUM (usually written as OM but actually the sound of the three seed syllables of body, speech and mind A-U-M). Om is uaually added to any mantra even if it is presented in Sutras as Dharanis (which often don't prefix Om. Some appear to start with Tayata (which means "thus" or "this is how it is" but Om is still normally recited (for instance with Bhaishajyaguru's mantra). Not because it's necessary, but because mantras are more effective when we first take refuge and state Bodhichitta intention (which Om symbolizes.) But, if you chant Gate Gate Paragate Parasamghate Bodhi Svhaa without Om, it's fine, it brings our mind to the teachings of Shunyata, but personally I always add Om to every mantra. Even some mantras, such as Palden Lhamo, that do not "technically" have OM (it begins instead with her Seed Syllable) on the first repeition (at least) I add the Om or, if I do not, I, at least first take refuge. It is the refuge (represented OM) that makes it a "Buddhist Practice." Mantras without refuge have much less meaning. OM is like "Dear Jane" or "Dear John" in a letter. Writing a letter withouth is technically correct, but the letter is more polite if it's starts with Dear. Om is similarly treated. In fact OM is a great mantra to chant all on its own. Just simply Aum, Aum, Aum, Aum, or Om, Om, Om. In kindness, BW.
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Can you recite Buddhist Mantras that don't contain Om (eg : gate gate paratage parasamgate Bodhi svaha) while doing your daily routines (walking, working)?
Thanks you /\
Thanks for your very good question. You can certainly recite mantras while walking, working out, working, etc. If your focus is on something intense, just be sure not to divert attention (for example driving), but chanting all day (even silently) is a very good Dharma activity for a few reasons: it benefits other sentient beings you pass, it keeps you mindful to the extent possible on the Dharma. The teachers always instruct that if you're doing a "counting retreat" or accumulation the mantras chanted in other activities - while virtuous - do not count towards the retreats (unless you're doing formal walking meditation). The reason is, your attention is divided, so not fully mindful. But, some Bodhichitta benefit is still there, as it reminds us of Dharma through the day, and, especially if you dedicate the merit, you benefit other sentient beings (even unseen beings, such as insects, or other form sof life). On the quesiton of not chanting OM, not sure why you would not chant Om. (Unless that's a teacher instruction?) We chant Om as a "shortform" to taking refuge in the Three Jewels, and we praise the Buddha Dharma and Sangha, and the Enlighted Body Speech and Mind of the Buddha by chanting AUM (usually written as OM but actually the sound of the three seed syllables of body, speech and mind A-U-M). Om is uaually added to any mantra even if it is presented in Sutras as Dharanis (which often don't prefix Om. Some appear to start with Tayata (which means "thus" or "this is how it is" but Om is still normally recited (for instance with Bhaishajyaguru's mantra). Not because it's necessary, but because mantras are more effective when we first take refuge and state Bodhichitta intention (which Om symbolizes.) But, if you chant Gate Gate Paragate Parasamghate Bodhi Svhaa without Om, it's fine, it brings our mind to the teachings of Shunyata, but personally I always add Om to every mantra. Even some mantras, such as Palden Lhamo, that do not "technically" have OM (it begins instead with her Seed Syllable) on the first repeition (at least) I add the Om or, if I do not, I, at least first take refuge. It is the refuge (represented OM) that makes it a "Buddhist Practice." Mantras without refuge have much less meaning. OM is like "Dear Jane" or "Dear John" in a letter. Writing a letter withouth is technically correct, but the letter is more polite if it's starts with Dear. Om is similarly treated. In fact OM is a great mantra to chant all on its own. Just simply Aum, Aum, Aum, Aum, or Om, Om, Om. In kindness, BW.
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