In search of meaning

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Om Muni Muni Mahamuni Shakyamuni Soha

As with the majority of mantras, there can be several types of meanings associated with the Shakyamuni Buddha mantra; however, it is possible to come up with several literal English translations so that the true essence of this powerful mantra can be better understood.

 

• Om – Some believe that Om does not have an actual conceptual meaning. However, it can typically be reflective of an awareness of the surrounding universe. It is used at the start of many mantras and can be thought of as opening yourself up to the truth of what is coming next with the recital of the mantra.
• Muni – This term is often translated to mean sage, or wise one.
• Maha – This term is typically translated to mean great or supreme.
• Soha – This term is often translated to mean hail or greetings.

 

What this means is that the Shakyamuni Buddha mantra can be loosely translated into English to mean the following.

 

Om Wise One, Wise One, Great (or Supreme) One, Wise One of the Shakyans, Hail!

The Shakyamuni Buddha mantra can be can be recited or inscribed upon a stone, jewelry, or wall hanging. This mantra is often repeated not just as a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the Buddha but also as a means of entreating the Buddha to help you find the inspiration that you need to follow in order to attain full enlightenment.

 

With this mantra, followers of the Shakyamuni Buddha are seeking the guidance that will help them to remove them of all negativities, obstructions, and hindrances; allowing them the ability to progress swiftly on the right path towards enlightenment. The mantra can be recited daily or when individuals are seeking the inspiration needed to transform a negative and stressful state into one that is filled with peace and happiness.

 

Like many mantras, the Shakyamuni Buddha mantra can be said on your own behalf or even on the behalf of someone else you are thinking of, as you are wishing for them the inspiration and strength that they need to transform their negativities into a pathway of positivity on the journey of enlightenment.

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The Four Immeasurables 

Footprints carved in wood, which locals believe were made by a worshiper who prayed at the same spot for decades, are seen at a monastery near Tongren, Qinghai province February 5, 2009.

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Yahoo won’t restrict porn on Tumblr

During Yahoo’s event this evening, CEO Marissa Mayer said that “we don’t intend to [restrict content on Tumblr],” answering one of the most pressing questions for many users of the service since rumors of the $1.1 billion acquisition began to swirl. However, Mayer suggested that Yahoo could utilize an “NSFW” (not safe for work) feature to label controversial content on the network — but not additional details were provided on how such a system might work.

The end is nigh!

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Early this morning Yahoo announced it would be acquiring Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash – roughly a quarter of the purchase price Disney put up for Lucasfilm – and promised to “not screw it up.” Naturally, there were some long-time users who were skeptical of the deal and decided to express their feelings. On Tumblr.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, in an apropos move, announced the deal on her own Tumblr with a post titled “Tumblr. + Yahoo! = !!” and a GIF of the “keep calm and carry on” meme, which naturally was the Tumblr community’s cue to panic and freak out. No sooner had the deal been announced than users from the site’s 100-plus-million blogs began to chime in with their thoughts.

“Do not distroy the fandoms. Please,” implored one user. “So Yahoo bought Tumblr, which means it’s time to pack my bags and move on,” laments another. “It’s been real good knowing you, Tumblr.” Others, naturally, posted their own response GIFs, like the Simpsons logo mashup above which was posted with the caption “Enough said.” And in the grand re-blogging tradition, a separate Tumblr has been established called Meltdowns About Yahoo Buying Tumblr to catalog the reaction posts. (Meta enough for you yet?)

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