Om mani padme hum , translated as ‘jewel in the lotus,’ is a compassion mantra containing the essence of all dharma within its 6 syllables. Learn the meaning and benefits of reciting the Om Mani Padme Hum , plus tips on using this powerful mantra in your meditation practice. Learn the meaning of the six-syllable mantra Om mani padme hum , which symbolizes the path to Buddhahood. Watch a video of His Holiness the Dalai Lama explaining the mantra and its practice. Om Mani Padme Hum : “The jewel is in the lotus.” Om Mani Padme Hum is one of the most important and widely known mantras in Buddhism, especially in Tibetan ...