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to have good teachers guiding you on your mantra
journey. Mantras, although they can positively transform
one’s life, can also stir up old patterns and these need to
be well managed when and if they come to the surface
during chanting. If any discomfort is experienced during
mantra chanting, you can simply take a break from the
practice for a few days and come back to it again when
you are ready. Also, remember that 5 good minutes
of mantra chanting is better than an hour of mind
wandering! Be realistic with your practice if you are just
who feel more connected to others have decreased starting out and take breaks when you need to.
symptoms of stress and anxiety, and report feeling
mentally and physically healthier. Mantra chanting can be practiced with a mala (prayer
beads) to count the repetitions of the sound, but it is not
How to practice mantra chanting necessary. You can chant alone or in groups and aloud
or simply mentally repeat the sound to yourself while in
“If you think you can make a small change in yourself, do the queue at the post office.
it. It will change the world”_Amma_

Happy chanting!
Anyone can practice mantra chanting and there are Oṃ EH
various techniques to try. However, it is very important

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to establish a reasonable cluster to use it (or not to use it at all) is not necessary in achieving
of quality Dhammaduta learners, is the mark of a wise person. spiritual attainment, while another
the new generation of Dhamma Nevertheless, to be truly effective, has the view that studying the
torch bearers who will continue a Dhamma propagator has to have Buddha’s word is essential when it
to spin the Dhamma wheel some depth in Buddhist knowledge. comes to propagation work.
In essence, both schools of thought
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- When we say “Buddhist knowledge” are right. Traditionally there
Effective Buddhist spiritual it does not necessarily connote are two branches of monastic
propagation (Pali - Dhammaduta) spiritual wisdom. While Buddhist training open to monks and nuns.
is associated with someone having knowledge is acquired through The two branches or mode of
wide and deep knowledge of the Dhamma discussions or sutta responsibilities (also known as
Buddha’s teachings (Dhamma) and studies, spiritual wisdom is attained duties - dhura) are: