Definitions Quote by Sogyal Rinpoche

A mantra is basically a means of talking with your thoughts and feelings. It's a time-honored method sometimes referred to as prayer, but really…

— Tsoknyi Rinpoche

“mantra is a word, syllable, or sound, that functions as the point of focus in meditation.”

— Sarah Rowland

The word mantra comes from two Sanskrit words man, ("to think") and tra ("tool'). So the literal translation is "a tool of thought." And…

— Russell Simmons

A mantra is like meeting the Buddha or Bodhisattva himself.

— Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

“There are different kinds of mantras. In fact, you can even make your own mantra. By having a mantra to focus on, you get…

— Sarah Rowland

A Mantra is composed of certain letters arranged in definite sequence of sounds, of which the letters are the representative signs. To produce the…

— Sir John Woodroffe

The mantra is a very preliminary exercise for the student to begin to grasp a sense of focus. When they are used by persons…

— Frederick Lenz

A mantra is a thought. Use a mantra to help you still your mind initially and then move into silent meditation.

— Frederick Lenz

“Understand that a mantra is a positive statement that is said over and over again during your meditation.”

— Lee Vickers

Chanting a mantra at the beginning of your meditation helps you clear the mind and takes you deep within the self. Chanting a mantra…

— Frederick Lenz

“Therefore, it is important that you learn to be one with your mantra. Of course, the way to do this is to keep on…

— Sarah Rowland