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gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha

• A mantra.
  • I think this often.
  • I identify it with Maitreya, although it is most closely linked in scriptures (Heart Sutra) to Avalokiteshvara.
    • 17 syllables.
  • Sometimes I say it while lighting a candle. I think it makes sense, although I try to remember it is best not to become attached to ritual.
    • gone ~ gate
    • gone beyond to the other shore ~ paragate
    • completely gone to the further shore ~ parasamgate
    • awakening ~ bodhi
    • svaha ~ (interjection)