Buddhist prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited whilst meditating. They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions; thus some call this tool the Buddhist rosary.
Buddhist prayer beads
Apr 14th, 2011 by buddhism
Buddhist Prayer
Apr 24th, 2011 by buddhism
We had a ceremony this morning at zen center commemorating the Parinirvana, or physical death day, of the Buddha. It was a short ceremony, attached to our regular children’s precept ceremony, but I noticed that, at one point, the doan (basically a chanting leader), spoke in language that could be called a prayer.
He said something to the effect of “May Shakyamuni Buddha continue to support and lead us through our lives.” Now, it’s important to note that there isn’t a belief here of a deity hovering over our world, determining what is happening and what will happen in the future. If anything, a statement like this is calling forth the buddhanature – enlightened energy – within each of us to continue to manifest in our lives. Continue Reading »
Buddhist Prayers About Buddhist Prayers
Apr 24th, 2011 by buddhism
Buddhist Prayers
About Buddhist Prayers:
“Most of the prayers that we recite contain meanings to be reflected upon. This type of chanting is not done to request or invoke the compassion of the Buddhas but is a method of meditation, the content of the chant being the object of meditation.
“However, there is a type of chant which is done to invoke the compassionate attention of the Buddhas. The difference between this and worshipping a god is determined by the motivation and the recognition of what one is doing. Whenever a Mahayana Buddhist makes an offering or a prayer to the Buddhas or Bodhisattvas, he is asking guidance and aid to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.” HH the Dalai Lama, Interview by Mike Hellbach. Translated by Sherpa Tulku. Prepared by Glenn H. Mullin. From Second Dharma Celebration, November 5th-8th 1982, New Delhi, India. Continue Reading »
Buddhist Prayer for Peace
Apr 24th, 2011 by buddhism
Buddhist Prayer for Peace
May all beings everywhere plagued
with sufferings of body and mind
quickly be freed from their illnesses.
May those frightened cease to be afraid, Continue Reading »
BUDDHIST PRACTICE GROUP OF ROCKY HILL Shin Buddhist Prayers
Apr 24th, 2011 by buddhism
Prayer should be part of our spiritual journey, transforming confusion into clarity and suffering into joy. However, some mistakenly believe that the Absolute is separate and/or different from us. Believing this, their prayers ask for favors, such as health, salvation, fame, victory or the winning lottery numbers. They use prayer in order to manipulate their God to work for their benefit. Wanting Him to play favorites, they beg to be blessed by Him at the expense of others. However, this attitude defeats the power of prayer. We believe that in order for prayer to be effective it must be devoid of any self-centeredness and calculation, relying strictly on great compassion. It should be done to strengthen and open our hearts, and to benefit all beings. Buddhist prayer has nothing to do with begging for personal worldly or heavenly gains.
Buddhist prayer is a practice to awaken our inherent inner capacities of strength, compassion and wisdom rather than to petition external forces based on fear, idolizing, and worldly and/or heavenly gain. Buddhist prayer is a form of meditation; it is a practice of inner reconditioning. Buddhist prayer replaces the negative with the virtuous and points us to the blessings of Life. Continue Reading »
Buddha Mantra – Buddhist Prayer – Namo
Apr 24th, 2011 by buddhism
Namo is a Sanskrit word meaning Homage. The word Namo is a short version of the universal Prayer or Buddhist Mantra used by Thai people to show their respect and pay homage to the Lord Buddha and when time is short can be used on its own as a prayer. Namo is the first word of this Buddhist prayer which declares the 3 main virtues of the Lord Buddha. The three virtues expressed in this Buddhist Prayer are compassion, purity and wisdom. This prayer, like many other Buddhist scriptures, is written in Pali, an ancient language of Indian origin which can conceal various and complex meanings.
Namo tassa Bhagavato
Arahato
Samma sambuddhassa
I pay homage to the Exalted One
The One who is free from all defilements
The One who is fully self-enlightened Continue Reading »
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