Mantra Meditation
Mantra meditation is chanting meditation. Mantras are sacred words or phrases
which, when repeated in meditation, bring the individual into a higher state
of consciousness. The sounds that are produced during mantra meditation are
a form of energy, which connect you to worlds of light and spiritual ecstacy.
You can chant a mantra out loud, in a whisper, or mentally. Perhaps the most
famous mantra is OM MANI PADME HUM which can be translated as "the jewel
in the heart of the lotus" or "Enlightenment is within everything".
Chanting a mantra repeatedly for the duration of your meditation session will,
over time, develop your powers of concentration to a high degree, and you will
experience great inner peace and clarity of mind. The trick is to focus on the
sacred sounds and the sacred meaning of the mantra. Each time your mind is diverted
from pure concentration, bring it back to your meditation by focusing on the
mantra.