The Om symbol is often placed at the beginning and/or end of Buddhist mantras and texts. One of the most commonly known mantras is Om mani padme hum, the mantra of compassion. Many people interpret this mantra as the “totality of sound, existence, and consciousness.” During the 14th century, the Dalai Lama described Om as …
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Buddhism 101 