Om mani padme hum, What does it mean?

H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama's definition

"It is very good to recite the mantra Om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking on its meaning, for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast... The first, Om [...] symbolizes the practitioner's impure body, speech, and mind; it also symbolizes the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha[...]"

"The path is indicated by the next four syllables. Mani, meaning jewel, symbolizes the factors of method: (the) altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love.[...]"

"The two syllables, padme, meaning lotus, symbolize wisdom[...]"

"Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom, symbolized by the final syllable hum, which indicates indivisibility[...]"

"Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha[...]"

-- H.H. Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama, "Om Mani Padme Hum"

Notice what's wrong just long enough...

     Notice what's wrong just long enough to make yourself aware of it. Then let go, and move on to doing something positive about it.

    Instead of dwelling on what is wrong, focus on what you can

do to make it right. Challenge yourself to find and to

follow the positive perspective that will transform the

problem into an opportunity.

    Don't get yourself stressed out by obsessing about how bad

things are. Get yourself motivated and enthusiastic about

what you can do to make a difference.

     Step back and observe what you are thinking. Choose to fill

your mind with useful, creative, empowering thoughts that

will point you in a positive direction.

Let go of the thoughts that just intensify your doubts,

fears and worries. Give preference to the thoughts that you

can act upon to create new value in your life.

      What you see most vividly is where you will go. Focus on the best possibilities and you'll create them in your life.

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