Om Mani Padme Hum T-Shirt

The mantra, pronounced "om mani peme hu" in the Tibetan language is the six syllable mantra associated with Chenrezig (Sanskrit: Avalokiteswara), the Lord of Compassion. The science of mantra is related to the subtle anatomy of chakras and channels in our bodies. The chakras and channels have certain sounds and combinations of sounds, or syllables associated with them. Our level of consciousness has a relation to the flow of energies or "winds" within the subtle channels. In those of us who have yet to attain perfect enlightenment, the channels are obscured. The obscurations are a result of emotional defilements (desire, aversion, anger, pride, jealousy, etc.) which arise due to our misperception of the nature off reality. The recitation of mantra can purify the obscurations through the power of subtle sound vibration. This particular mantra is the one that fills prayer wheels and is seen carved in stone along mountain paths, it seems to never be far from the lips of pious Tibetans. Though renowned Lamas always say that there is no substitute for meditation and other advanced spiritual practices, they insist that the power of simple mantra repetition should not be underestimated.