The Six Syllable Mantra (Om Mani Padme Hum 唵嘛呢叭咪吽) is the foundational entry point for Asian folk magic traditions. This is a mini-course where we’ll be covering both the doctrinal Buddhist foundations and the practical applications.

Part 1 focuses on Doctrine; Part 2 focuses on Ritual. The subsequent Video 2 is for ritual, to convey a direct empowerment so you can experience the magic and the Mystery for yourself. Both videos are now up on my YouTube channel and also linked in this companion article, where I’ll highlight some of the key points from the video and also drop in the references you might need for the recommended practicum.

Buddhist Mysteries emphasize the distinction between conceptual understanding (which Video 1 strives to deliver) and direct realization (which Video 2 strives to deliver). Dedicated, repetitive, sincere resonance with the Mantra itself, which Video 2 helps to facilitate, is how you receive direct realization and actualization.

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