Om Mani Padme Hum

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H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama's definition:

    "It is very good to recite the mantra Om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking on its meaning,
        for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast... The first, Om [...] symbolizes the practitioner's impure
        body, speech, and mind; it also symbolizes the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha[...]"

    "The path is indicated by the next four syllables. Mani, meaning jewel, symbolizes the factors of method:
        (the) altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love.[...]"

    "The two syllables, padme, meaning lotus, symbolize wisdom[...]"

    "Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom,
        symbolized by the final syllable hum, which indicates indivisibility[...]"

    "Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path
        which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech,
        and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha[...]"

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The paramitas are the six kinds of virtuous practice required
     for skillfully serving the welfare of others and for the attainment of enlightenment.

We must understand that bringing these virtuous qualities of our true nature into expression
    requires discipline, practice, and sincere cultivation.

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OM:
* pronounced: (ohm)

* color: white

* Dana Paramita: Generosity; charity, giving and offering.
  The essence of this paramita is unconditional love, a boundless openness of heart and mind,
  a selfless generosity and giving which is completely free from attachment and expectation.

* symbolizing: wisdom

* when meditated upon it purifies the mind of : pride / bliss

MA:
* pronounced: (mah)

* color: green

* Sila Paramita: Ethics; virtuous and ethical behavior, morality, self-discipline, impeccability, personal integrity, honor, and harmlessness.
  The essence of this paramita is that through our love and compassion we do not harm others;
  we are virtuous and harmless in our thoughts, speech, and actions.

* symbolizing: compassion

* when meditated upon it purifies the mind of: jealousy / lust for entertainment

NI:
* pronounced: (nee)

* color: yellow

* Kshanti Paramita: Patience; tolerance, forbearance, and acceptance.
  The essence of this paramita of patience is the strength of mind and heart
  that enables us to face the challenges and difficulties of life without losing our composure and inner tranquility.

* symbolizing: quality and activity in body, speech, mind

* when meditated upon it purifies the mind of:  passion / desire

PAD:
* pronounced: (pahd)

* color: blue

* Virya Paramita: Diligence/Enthusiastic Perseverance; 
  energy, vigor, vitality, endurance, diligence, enthusiasm, continuous and persistent effort.
  The word virya means persistence and perseverance in the face of disillusionment,
  energetically striving to attain the supreme goal of enlightenment.
  When we cultivate this type of diligence and perseverance we have a strong and healthy mind,
  we also develop self-reliance, and this becomes one of our most prominent characteristics.

* symbolizing: equanimity

* when meditated upon it purifies the mind of:  ignorance / prejudice

ME:
* pronounced: (may)

* color: red

* Dhyana Paramita: Renunciation/Concentration;
  meditation, contemplation, samadhi, mindfulness, mental stability.
  Concentration allows the deep insight needed to transform the habitual misperceptions and attachments
  that cause confusion and suffering.
  As we eliminate these misperceptions and attachments, we can directly experience the joy, compassion, and wisdom of our true nature.

* symbolizing:  bliss

* when meditated upon it purifies the mind of: poverty / possessiveness

HUM:
* pronounced: (hum)

* color: black

* Prajna Paramita: Wisdom; insight, and the perfection of understanding.
  The essence of this paramita is the supreme wisdom, the highest understanding that living beings can attain -
  beyond words and completely free from the limitation of mere ideas, concepts, or intellectual knowledge.

* symbolizing: quality of Compassion

* when meditated upon it purifies the mind of: aggression / hatred

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