Guru Rinpoche Mantra
The mantra of Padmasambhava — for blessings, protection, and swift ripening of practice.
Quick answer
The Guru Rinpoche Mantra invokes Padmasambhava, the tantric master who brought Buddhism to Tibet. It is chanted for blessings, protection, and the ripening of practice.
- Tradition
- Buddhist
- Language
- Sanskrit
- Deity
- Guru Rinpoche
- Best time
- Morning; the tenth day of the lunar month is particularly auspicious.
- Best for
- Protection, Blessings, Devotion
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Transliteration
Oṃ āḥ hūṃ vajra guru padma siddhi hūṃ
Translation
Om Ah Hum — O Vajra Guru of the Lotus, grant blessings and accomplishments, Hum.
Meaning
Literal
An invocation of Padmasambhava — Guru Rinpoche — as the vajra teacher of the lotus lineage.
Spiritual interpretation
Chanted for blessings, protection, and the removal of obstacles — outer, inner, and secret. Especially recommended in turbulent times.
What this mantra is used for
How to chant
108 times daily, or continuously throughout the day.
When to chant
Morning; the tenth day of the lunar month is particularly auspicious.
Origin & context
Vajrayana Buddhism; treasure tradition of Padmasambhava.