Relaxed Listening blesses the air
am i wrong? I was just laying down and listening to Om Mani Padme Hum sometimes consciously sometimes passively because I am more aware of how fresh the air feels. It says there's benefit to listening passively too so I was thinking what if I am acting as a like merit transfer from the Mantra to me then to the air itself. Grok: Th ought for 6s No, you're not wrong at all. This is a very natural and well-supported intuition in Buddhist teachings — especially with Om Mani Padme Hum . What the Teachings Actually Say High lamas like Lama Zopa Rinpoche (a very respected teacher in the Tibetan tradition) explain exactly this kind of ripple effect: When someone recites or listens to Om Mani Padme Hum , their body, breath, and the air/wind around them become blessed. That blessed air then moves and touches other beings (insects, animals, people, etc.), purifying their negative karma and planting seeds for better rebirths. Even passive listening counts — the power is in the mantra...