Chanting practices for the dying
Sravasti Abbey Monastics 
Helping the Dying and Deceased 
Aug 21, 2016 Prayers and mantras recorded by the Sravasti Abbey monastics that can be chanted for the benefit of those who are dying.
Shakyamuni Buddha mantra
- Tayata om muni muni maha muniye soha
Chanting practices for the dying: Shakyamuni Buddha mantra (download)
Tara mantra
- om tare tuttare ture soha
Chanting practices for the dying: Tara mantra (download)
Medicine Buddha mantra
- tayata om bhekandze bhekandze maha bhekandze randza samungate soha
Chanting practices for the dying: Medicine Buddha mantra (download)
Om mani padme hum
Short version
- Om mani padme hum
Chanting practices for the dying: Om mani padme hum (short version) (download)
Long version
- Om mani padme hum
Chanting practices for the dying: Om mani padme hum (long version) (download)
Prayers from Dharma Friendship Foundation
Short version
- See abbreviated recitations for text
Chanting practices for the dying: Prayers from Dharma Friendship Foundation (short) (download)
Prayers from Dharma Friendship Foundation
Long version
- See abbreviated recitations for text
Chanting practices for the dying: Prayers from Dharma Friendship Foundation (long) (download)
King of Prayers
- The text of this chant can be found here
Chanting practices for the dying: King of Prayers (download)
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
- The text of this chant can be found here
Chanting practices for the dying: 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas (download)
Featured Medicine Buddha image by Wonderlane.
Sravasti Abbey Monastics
The monastics of Sravasti Abbey endeavor to live generously through dedicating their lives to the Buddha's teachings, practicing them earnestly, and offering them to others. They live simply, as the Buddha did, and offer a model for society at large, showing that ethical discipline contributes to a morally grounded society. Through actively developing their own qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom, the monastics aspire to make Sravasti Abbey a beacon for peace in our conflict-torn world. Learn more about monastic life here...
