spectrum Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Firstly, I am not sure which are the most commonly used mantras here. I understand that one is known as the Morning Prayer, or similar, in English. Is this the same as the Triple Gems? Another commonly used one seems to be a mantra for health, "Om namo ...". Others? I have some recordings on CD to which I like to listen. I would like to begin to explore the meanings a little more than I am currently able, as well as to "hear" the words more easily. Can any of you help me find some (free) recordings of the more common mantras/prayers which are accompanied by transliterated Pali/Thai and translation into English? Thank you for any suggestions. Edited February 26, 2009 by spectrum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailing123 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hi, If you are looking for Buddhism, I suggest you look at this site, Soka Gakkai International (SGI), we chant, "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo", you can find there also a mp3 of the chant. There are members in Thailand, otherwise there is a forum, SGI Thailand Forum The SGI is a great place to learn how Buddhism can be applied to modern life. If you want to know more please let me know, and check the forum as well. I hope this helps, all the best. Firstly, I am not sure which are the most commonly used mantras here. I understand that one is known as the Morning Prayer, or similar, in English. Is this the same as the Triple Gems? Another commonly used one seems to be a mantra for health, "Om namo ...". Others?I have some recordings on CD to which I like to listen. I would like to begin to explore the meanings a little more than I am currently able, as well as to "hear" the words more easily. Can any of you help me find some (free) recordings of the more common mantras/prayers which are accompanied by transliterated Pali/Thai and translation into English? Thank you for any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jts-khorat Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Firstly, I am not sure which are the most commonly used mantras here. I understand that one is known as the Morning Prayer, or similar, in English. Is this the same as the Triple Gems? Another commonly used one seems to be a mantra for health, "Om namo ...". Others?I have some recordings on CD to which I like to listen. I would like to begin to explore the meanings a little more than I am currently able, as well as to "hear" the words more easily. Can any of you help me find some (free) recordings of the more common mantras/prayers which are accompanied by transliterated Pali/Thai and translation into English? Thank you for any suggestions. With regard to the Morning Prayer, etc, there is a short blog in Pali, Thai and English here: http://paliinthaiscript.blogspot.com/ (no recordings there though). Pls note that Theravada Bhuddism does not use mantras in the sense you seem them to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrum Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thank you very much for the replies . Hope there will be more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groongthep Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Try this one Pali Chants Also, simply Google "Pali Chants" or "Pali Chanting" and you will get many results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrum Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Try this one Pali ChantsAlso, simply Google "Pali Chants" or "Pali Chanting" and you will get many results. Thanks, Groongthep. Part of the difficulty has indeed been not being able to establish exactly what I am listening to, in order to make a productive Google search in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voracious Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 You can download a couple different versions of the "Great Compassion Mantra" which are very pleasant & seem to be well known/popular as well. http://fortuneangel.com/GuanYin/MyMusic.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrum Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 You can download a couple different versions of the "Great Compassion Mantra" which are very pleasant & seem to be well known/popular as well.http://fortuneangel.com/GuanYin/MyMusic.htm Thanks, voracious. (Interesting user name in a Buddhist forum ) You are all helping me put together some of the pieces of this "puzzle". I have matched some sections on my recordings to transliterations now. There seem to be a multitude of variations, though -- is that right ? I wish I had more time to spend on this. Interesting and always enjoy listening even when I don't understand ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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