March 02, 2006
Mahakaruna Dharani Short Sanskrit Version
Great Compassion Dharani in Sanskrit
On Chanting Meditation
Karuna Cultivation
Brahma Vihara
"The root meaning of karuna is said to be the anguished cry of deep sorrow and understanding that can only come from an unblemished sense of oneness with others." -- from Kuan Yin, The Compassionate Rebel
This is the first of what shall be several entries on this mantra/dharani. In my experience, it is a powerful method of cultivating real compassion. There are two main versions, the long one and this one. I have only heard this short one chanted/sung in Sanskrit. It is upbeat & rhythmetic, makes me want to dance.
If you try this, I suggest balancing it with Insight-Wisdom practices such as Heart Sutra in English, Heart Sutra Sanskrit , Manjusri Mantra, Mantra Powered Visualization, or Nichiren Lotus Sutra Mantra
Maha Karuna Dharani
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In the spirit of eclecticism, the painting shows Kuan Shih Yin, the feminine Chinese version of Avalokitesvara, in the Lalita Asana, the Royal Ease seated posture, with one knee raised. 330 KB jpeg image
Posted by rbeck at March 2, 2006 04:06 PM