 Explanation
of Six Syllables
Closing the doors to the six realms,
free sentient beings from sufferings and to be reborn in Buddha¡¯s
Pure Land.
OM closes the door to the
suffering of beings reborn in the gods¡¯ realm. The suffering
of the gods arises from foreseeing one¡¯s fall from the
gods¡¯ realm.
This suffering comes from pride.
MA closes
the door to the suffering of beings reborn in the warring gods
(asuras) realm. The suffering of these asuras is constant fighting.
This suffering comes from jealousy.
NI closes
the door to the suffering of beings reborn in the human realm.
The suffering of humans is birth, sickness, old age, and death.
This suffering comes from desire.
PAD closes
the door to the suffering of beings reborn in the animal realm.
The suffering of animals is stupidity, preying upon one another,
beings killed by men for meat, skin, etc. Being beasts of burden.
This suffering comes from ignorance.
ME closes
the door to the suffering of beings reborn in the hungry ghosts¡¯
realm. The suffering of hungry ghosts is hunger and thirst.
This suffering comes from greed.
HUM closes
the door to the suffering of beings reborn in the hell realm.
The suffering of the hell is heat and cold.
This suffering comes from anger or hatred.
Purpose
of Retreat
This retreat focuses solely on the recitation
of the mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG. Verbal recitation
is encouraged as to develop within the individual the deepest
qualities of mindfulness, compassion and peace through the
blessings of Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) and a pure mind.
The merit accumulated will be dedicated towards
World Peace, Prosperity and Well-being of the Nation.
Why
recite Om Mani Padme Hung?
A Buddha capable of extraordinary feats beyond the capacity of any other being, such as stating exactly how many drops of rain would fall during a rainstorm lasting twelve years, would not be able to fully describe the merit generated by a single recitation of the Mani.¡¯ ¡. extracted from ¡®Mani Kabum¡¯
¡®By reciting one hundred million Mani, all the myriad living organisms in your body will be blessed by Avalokiteshvara ( Guanyin ), and when you die even the smoke from the cremation of your corpse will have the power to protect whoever inhales it from rebirth in the lower realms¡¯ ¡. Karandaryuha Sutra
Such inconceivable benefits as taught by the Enlightened Ones!
Light up your wisdom and arouse your compassion now¨C Be part of this auspicious & meritorious event!
Why
Group Practice?
It sounds impossible to complete 100 million mantras even in one life time, can I really do it in this retreat?
With the blessings of Group Practice, YOU CAN!
Like a drop of water merging with the great ocean, your participation in this 100 million Mani mantra group
recitation retreat will accumulate merits equivalent to
that of individually reciting the Six-Syllable mantra
a 100 million times.
Come and join this probably largest group retreat to be conducted in Singapore
- a rare opportunity to accumulate
the boundless benefits of reciting 100 million Mani in just over 7 days!
About The Most Venerable Druwang Konchok Norbu ,
His Eminence Tritsab Gyabra Rinpoche,
His Eminence Tritsab Garchen Rinpoche
|
For
Participants
