Vajrasattva 100 Syllable Mantra — Purification Practice
The classic Vajrasattva purification mantra with 108-repetition and long-form Next Level Meditation recordings.
Vajrasattva practice is strongly associated with purification in Tibetan Buddhism. The Hundred-Syllable Mantra is one of its best-known forms, while the shorter Om Vajrasattva Hum / Om Benza Satto Hung mantra is also widely recited.
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Featured Vajrasattva 100 Syllable Mantra
The principal recording uses the Hundred-Syllable Mantra repeated 108 times for an extended purification session.
Vajrasattva 100 Syllable Mantra ×108
Mantra / Chant
Vajrasattva Hundred-Syllable Mantra
Full Sanskrit transliteration:
Oṃ Vajrasattva samayam anupālaya
Vajrasattvatvenopatiṣṭha
Dṛḍho me bhava
Sutoṣyo me bhava
Supoṣyo me bhava
Anurakto me bhava
Sarvasiddhiṃ me prayaccha
Sarvakarmasu ca me cittaṃ śreyaḥ kuru
Hūṃ
Ha ha ha ha hoḥ
Bhagavan sarvatathāgatavajra mā me muñca
Vajrī bhava
Mahāsamayasattva āḥ
Common Tibetan-style pronunciation:
Om Benza Sato Samaya Manu Palaya
Benza Sato Teno Patishta
Dridho Me Bhawa
Sutokhayo Me Bhawa
Supokhayo Me Bhawa
Anurakto Me Bhawa
Sarwa Siddhi Me Prayatsa
Sarwa Karma Sutsa Me
Tsittam Shriyam Kuru Hung
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ho
Bhagawan Sarwa Tathagata
Benza Ma Me Muntsa
Benzi Bhawa
Maha Samaya Sato Ah
Phonetic spellings vary slightly between Tibetan lineages and teachers.
Short Vajrasattva Mantra
Oṃ Vajrasattva Hūṃ is a commonly used short form. In Tibetan-style pronunciation it is often heard as Om Benza Satto Hung.
Plain-English Meaning of the 100-Syllable Mantra
The mantra is a direct invocation of Vajrasattva and a request for purification, stability and accomplishment. In plain English, its sense is:
“O Vajrasattva, uphold the sacred bond. Remain close to me and be firmly present. Be pleased with me, support and nourish what is good, and regard me with compassion. Grant the accomplishments of the path. Guide my actions and make my mind clear, noble and virtuous. Hūṃ. Ha ha ha ha hoḥ. Blessed Vajra nature of all the Tathāgatas, do not abandon me. Let the indestructible vajra nature become present. O great being of sacred commitment, āḥ.”
This is why the mantra is used as a purification practice: it combines the wish to restore what has been damaged, strengthen wholesome qualities and return to clearer, more beneficial action.
Why Vajrasattva Is Associated with Purification
Vajrasattva practice is used across Tibetan Buddhist traditions as a method for purifying obscurations, regrets and broken commitments. The Hundred-Syllable Mantra is central to many preliminary practices and confession practices.
Its power in the tradition comes from the complete practice context: remembering actions clearly, generating regret, relying on refuge and bodhicitta, applying the mantra and practice as a remedy, and resolving to act differently.
Hundred-Syllable and Short Vajrasattva Mantras
The Hundred-Syllable Mantra is the long form featured in the main recording. The shorter mantra, often heard as Om Benza Satto Hung, condenses the practice into a brief phrase and is well suited to repeated listening or recitation.
A Simple Vajrasattva Session
Begin by settling the mind and bringing to mind something you genuinely want to clear, repair or stop repeating. Listen or recite steadily rather than rushing. At the end, dedicate the practice toward wiser actions and greater clarity.
For practitioners following ngöndro or a specific Vajrasattva sādhana, keep the visualization and recitation instructions of that lineage.
More Vajrasattva Recordings
Use the Hundred-Syllable version for a longer purification session or the shorter mantra for continuous recitation.
Vajrasattva Mantra — Om Benza Satto Hung
Vajrasattva Mantra — 2 Hours
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vajrasattva mantra used for?
It is traditionally used as a purification practice, especially in Tibetan Buddhist preliminary and confession practices.
What is the difference between the 100-syllable and short mantra?
The Hundred-Syllable Mantra is the extended form; Om Vajrasattva Hum / Om Benza Satto Hung is a much shorter recitation.
Why repeat it 108 times?
108 is a common traditional count in Buddhist mantra practice and works naturally with a mala.
Can I listen to the mantra instead of counting repetitions?
Yes. Listening can be used as a focused contemplative session, while formal lineage practices may specify recitation counts.
Sources & Further Reading
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