Oṃ Āḥ Hūṃ V_ajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hūṃ

Deity:

Padmasambhava

Usage:

Transform difficulties into opportunities for growth and learning

Meaning:

Padmasambhava, known as Guru Rinpoche, is the powerful Lotus Buddha who dispels all obstacles and worldly problems. Padmasambhava was a teacher who converted the people of Tibet to Buddhism. He was a scholar, meditator, and thought to be a magician too. Guru Rinpoche is excellent for those who find it hard to concentrate. Reciting his mantra transforms difficulties into opportunities for growth and learning.

Om: Often regarded as being the primeval sound, and in fact the sound-symbol of reality itself. It represents the universal principle of enlightenment.

Ah: Traditionally said to be connected with speech in Sanskrit, "ah" is a verb meaning "to express, signify, or to call by name". Here it suggests evoking, or calling forth, the manifestation of enlightenment.

Hum: Represents the manifestation of enlightenment in the individual human being. Often these syllables are associated with body, speech, and mind respectively.

Vajra: Means thunderbolt, and represents the energy of the enlightened mind. It can also mean diamond. The implication is that the diamond/thunderbolt can cut through anything. The vajra also stands for compassion. In esoteric Buddhism compassion is active, and therefore aligned with this masculine symbol.

Guru: Means a teacher. Padmasambhava is highly regarded in Tibetan Buddhism as a great teacher and is often referred to as a Buddha.

Padma: Means lotus, referring to the purity of the enlightened mind. The lotus flower, although growing in muddy water, is completely stainless. The lotus represents wisdom. The receptive nature of the flower gives it a "feminine" status in esoteric Buddhism, and the lotus is aligned with the "feminine" quality of wisdom.

Siddhi: One who has accomplishment or supernatural powers. Wisdom and great teachings.