(ohm) (mah) (nee) (pahd) (may) (hum)
According to Tibetan culture, it is said that all teachings of Buddha are contained in this mantra, and that to know the phrase is to know enlightenment.
It is also said that this verse contains the truth of nature of suffering and how to remove its causes.
But, the translation from Sanskrit to English is very tough..it is actually not possible in a couple of sentences, so the entire phrase must be broken down into 6 syllables to be understood:
Om- the sound or "vibration" of the universe. In the context of chanting and mantras, it is meant to destroy attachments to ego and establish generosity.
Ma- removes attachment to jealousy and establishes ethics.
Ni- removes attachment to desire and establishes patience.
Pad- removes attachment to prejudice and establishes perseverance.
Me- removes attachment to possessiveness and establishes concentration
Hum- removes attachment to hatred and establishes wisdom.
