Instructions for some Siddhaṃ Seed Syllables
If you would like to have a go at writing seed syllables in Siddhaṃ, then I would recommend you start with the 'a' for both practical and spiritual reasons. Practically it is a good place to start because it has most of the basic strokes, without being overly complicated. Spiritually 'a' is said to be the source of all of the letters, and a direct expression of the emptiness of phenomena. The contemplation of 'a' is a fundamental esoteric practice. More on the 'a' seed syllable
- How to write the 'a' seed syllable in Siddhaṃ
- How to write the hūṃ seed syllable in Siddhaṃ.
Videos of Mantras in Siddhaṃ
Workshops
5 April 2008. Introduction to Siddhaṃ Calligraphy
Introduction to the basics - starting with the mother of all the letters: a. Some background on the Siddhaṃ script and calligraphy as a spiritual practice.
- For more details and bookings: Cambridge Buddhist Centre
- 5th April, 10am-12pm
- All materials provided. No experience necessary. Limited numbers, booking essential.
- £20/£15
I'm charging for this event partly to cover my costs, and mostly to raise money for the CBC. If cost would prevent you from coming please contact me via the Centre. JR
Previous Workshops
10 Feb 2008. All sounds are the voice of the Buddha teaching the Dharma - a workshop on chanting mantras on at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre.
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Buddhist education in the Gupta region began with a primer of twelve chapters which dealt with the letters of the alphabet and the ten thousand combinations of vowels and consonants. Before copying out the letters for the pupils on his writting board, the teacher wrote the word siddhaṃ for them to copy. - John Stevens.
Jayarava also writes a blog - The Jayarava Rave - which includes short essays on mantra, Kukai and other related subjects.