A longer type of mantra or prayer, usually in more textual form, which possesses symbolic and blessed words.( Back to the top)
a chanted incantation held to bring spiritual benefit or serve as an aid to furthering one's progress towards awakening
Extended mantra used in esoteric branch of Buddhism to focus and expand the mind. Its words, or sounds, should not communicate any recognizable meaning.
(Sanskrit): a long, mystical chant supposed to have innate power to induce various kinds of insights or magical powers.
Short sutras of symbolic syllables
A monosyllabic chant used in devotional practice to support concentration.
Literally means retention. Refers to high levels of mindfulness ( smriti) and insight ( prajna) derived from spiritual practice. Term also used to denote longer mantras where the meaning can more or less be understood from the sounds. The four categories of dharani relate to the retention of patience, mantra, words, and meaning.
A dharani is a type of ritual speech similar to a mantra. The terms dharani and mantra may even be seen as synonyms, although they normally used in distinct contexts.