The Origins of Oṃ Maṇipadme Hūṃ

Sets out a history of the famous Buddhist mantra, Om Manipadme Hum, and offers new insights on its meaning. Oṃ Maṇipadme Hūṃ , perhaps the most well-known of all Buddhist mantras, lies at the heart of the Tibetan system and is cherished by both layman and lama alike. This book documents the origins of the mantra, and presents a new interpretation of the meaning of Oṃ Maṇipadme Hūṃ , and includes a detailed, annotated precis of the Kāraṇḍavyūha Sūtra , opening up this important Mahayana Buddhist