Intention
Healing
Healing mantras are not a replacement for medicine, but an ancient companion to it. They ask the practitioner to soften around suffering, to invoke a wider field of care, and to remember that the body is not separate from spirit.
The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and the Medicine Buddha Mantra are the two most widely chanted healing mantras in the world. Both invite a benevolent presence to move through the body and mind. Chant them for yourself, or offer the practice on behalf of someone who is suffering.
Recommended mantras
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
The great death-conquering mantra — a prayer for healing, protection, and liberation.
Medicine Buddha Mantra
The great healer's mantra — for the body, the mind, and the world.
Green Tara Mantra
Swift compassion, swift protection — the mantra of the beloved female Buddha.
Om Namah Shivaya
I bow to Shiva — the auspicious one, the pure awareness within.
All mantras for healing
White Tara Mantra
The mantra of long life, healing, and serene compassion.
Vajrasattva Mantra
The great purification practice of Vajrayana Buddhism.
Ana Bekoach
A mystical kabbalistic prayer of seven verses, invoking divine power to untangle the knots of the soul and restore harmony.
Frequently asked questions
Can chanting really help with healing?+
Chanting is not a replacement for medical care. It is a contemplative practice that can support the nervous system, reduce stress, and offer meaning during difficult times. Many traditions consider it a form of prayer on behalf of body and spirit.