This page is a portal for further reading on the subject of mantra.
Visible Mantra Essays
- What is mantra? - an essay which explores the basics of what a Buddhist mantra is and importantly what it does.
- On the Etymology of the Word 'Mantra' - combining historical/scientific and traditional methods to draw out the meaning of the word, and in the process highlight more aspects of what a mantra is.
- Coming soon... Phonosemantics - exploring the 'meaning' of vocal sounds, a background to the modern study of phonosemantics. [my original Wikipedia article].
Jayarava Rave Mantra Essays
The is a list of relevant essays on Jayarava's blog
- The Meaning of om manipadme hum
- The origins of om manipadme hum
- The Essence of all Mantras
- The Seed Syllable of Great Compassion
- Seed Syllable of Perfect Wisdom
- The Buddhist Wisdom Alphabet
- The Mystical ARAPACANA Alphabet
- Meditating on Arapacana
Other External Readings
- Akara : The Quest for Perfect Form is an interesting essay on the forms that letters have taken over time.
The book on Buddhist Calligrpahy
Sacred Calligraphy
of the East
by John Stevens.
Last updated: 14:41 08/05/2008