dontknwmucboutanythng Posted September 16 Hello, I am looking for prayers and/or mantra to help the recently departed's soul to move on. Also looking for prayers/mantra to lessen the pain of the bereaved. Thank you very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forestofclarity Posted September 17 Om Mani Padme Hung and chanting the name of Amitabha/ Amitofo are practices you can do without empowerment. Dedicate the merit to the departed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Posted October 1 Who are you praying to for this help for the departed soul? If you have faith in some spirit or god then that is where you will find the prayer. To lessen the bereaved, spend time talking with them. Show compassion but do not encourage continued weeping for the dead. Engage but do not become a part of the loss. If you wish to say a prayer then do so. If you wish to find a prayer with the trappings of Buddhism then do so. I am reminded of this story. This little boy would call his mother often while she was in prayer. The mother became annoyed and asked why he was calling her so much. The boy said if you do not like to be called upon constantly then how would god feel with you saying prayers to him all the time? This lets one know that actions and intent are the focus of mindfulness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Immortal4life Posted October 1 Your best bet is probably reading the Tibetan book of the dead, called the Bardo Thodal or Liberation through Hearing in the intermediate state, aloud to them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
