Om Mani Padme Hum: Meaning, Pronunciation & Practice
“Om Mani Padme Hum” is the famous six-syllable mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, in Tibetan Buddhism. It is chanted to awaken compassion, purify negativity and connect with the heart’s natural wisdom.
You can chant this mantra with a japa counter and soft audio inside the Mantras App.
Mantra Text and Simple Meaning
ॐ मणि पद्मे हूँ
Om Mani Padme Hum
A common explanation is “Hail to the jewel in the lotus” – the jewel of awakened compassion within the lotus of the heart. Each syllable is also associated with purifying different states of mind.
