Ven. Sheng Yen explains mantras, powerful Buddhist incantations that when spoken with concentration and trust in the merits of the Buddhas, can provide benefit to one’s life and practice. Famous mantras you might’ve heard include ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’. Some might call it “magic”. But in Buddhism, mantra chanting is not magical. It is based on the vast merits of those you take refuge in. Mantra chanting is a regular occurrence for both regular people and those on more advanced esoteric paths (the l