The immortal 15th-century Gujarati hymn composed by saint-poet Narsinh Mehta, revered globally as Mahatma Gandhi's favourite prayer and an anthem of compassionate humanity.

5 verses

Stotras

Avalokiteshvara Ashtottara Shata Nama Stotra

This is a devotional hymn consisting of 108 names of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Reciting these names is believed to bring blessings, protection, and spiritual advancement.

18 verses

Gathas

Daṇḍa Vagga: The Rod / Punishment (Verses 129–145)

Dhammapada chapter on the rod (verses 129–145): all beings fear violence and cherish life, so the seeker puts himself in others' place and harms none.

17 verses

Mantras

The Tara Mantra: A Prayer for Protection and Compassion

A short mantra invoking Green Tara, the swift, compassionate protector of Vajrayana Buddhism, chanted to dispel fear and obstacles.

1 verse

Mantras

The Mantra of Compassion: Om Mani Padme Hum

The six-syllable mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, among the most widely recited chants in Tibetan Buddhism.

1 verse

Mantras

The Tara Mantra for Blessings of Life, Merit, and Wisdom

A mantra invoking White Tara for long life, merit, wisdom, and well-being, widely chanted in Tibetan Buddhist practice.

1 verse

Dharanis

The Nilakantha Dharani of Avalokiteshvara

The Nilakantha Dharani, Avalokiteshvara's Great Compassion Dharani: a Mahayana chant for protection, purification and compassion.

13 verses

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