The White-robed Guanyin Mantra
<p>The <strong>White-robed Guanyin mantra</strong> is a popular chant in Chinese Buddhist practice. It is a short ritual text designed to <strong>revere Guanyin, and ask her help in daily troubles</strong>. As a folk-religious practice, the aim of this mantra is not necessarily the far-away goal of Awakening and becoming a Buddha, but the everyday concerns of healing, safety, and security.</p>
<p>This mantra first became popular in China during the <strong>Tang dynasty,</strong> when general interest in mantras and similar esoteric Buddhist practices became mainstream. Today this practice is a staple of Buddhist temples and home altars, especially among the devotees of Guanyin. It is believed that the mantra was taught by the <strong>White-robed Guanyin — a manifestation of the Bodhisattva, whose pure white robes represent the purity of mind</strong>, which is the aim of all Buddhist practice.</p>
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