# Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ

> Sanskrit mantra explaining the meaning and significance of Om Mani Padme Hum. (iPhone/iPad app by Sam Tseng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/om-mani-padme-hum/id642831777 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sam Tseng](https://appshunter.io/developer/368678561)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/om-mani-padme-hum/id642831777/reviews.md

## What is Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ?

Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ (Sanskrit: ॐ मणिपद्मे हूं) is the six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra particularly associated with the four-armed Shadakshari form of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. The first word Om is a sacred syllable found in Indian religions. The word Mani means "jewel" or "bead", Padme is the "lotus flower" (the Buddhist sacred flower), and Hum represents the spirit of enlightenment. It is commonly carved onto rocks, known as mani stones, or else it is written on paper which is inserted into prayer wheels. When an individual spins the wheel, it is said that the effect is the same as reciting the mantra as many times as it is duplicated within the wheel.

## Key features

- Six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra
- Meaning of each word explained
- Association with Avalokiteshvara
- Significance in Indian religions
- Buddhist sacred flower symbolism

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/om-mani-padme-hum/id642831777/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 5 stars

*2018-01-29, version 3.1*

very nice app. help me a lot

### 5/5 — Greatest app

*2016-04-08, version 2.7*

Greatest app

### 5/5 — 感恩！

*2015-10-18, version 2.7*

感恩有此軟體！

### 4/5 — 六六大順

*2015-03-31, version 2.7*

一直想找一首有流水聲的六字明咒，可惜好像沒有！
沒魚蝦也好！這首曲子也不錯！

### 5/5 — 👍

*2014-04-30, version 2.7*

簡單、方便

### 5/5 — 嗡嘛呢叭咪吽

*2014-04-06, version 2.7*

Good

### 5/5 — 👍👍👍👍👍

*2014-03-24, version 2.7*

👍👍👍👍👍

### 5/5 — Good

*2013-07-19, version 2.7*

Good

### 5/5 — 開發者回覆

*2013-05-14, version 2.7*

歡迎加入 fb 頁面 上面會有 app 的最新消息

## Frequently asked questions about Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ

### What is Om Mani Padme Hum?

Om Mani Padme Hum is a six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra particularly associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. It is a significant phrase in Indian religions and Buddhism.

### What does each word in Om Mani Padme Hum mean?

The mantra breaks down as follows: Om is a sacred syllable, Mani means 'jewel' or 'bead', Padme is the 'lotus flower', and Hum represents the spirit of enlightenment.

### How is Om Mani Padme Hum used?

The mantra is commonly carved onto rocks as mani stones or inserted into prayer wheels. Spinning a prayer wheel is said to have the same effect as reciting the mantra multiple times.

### Is Om Mani Padme Hum free to use?

Yes, Om Mani Padme Hum is available for free.

### What devices does Om Mani Padme Hum support?

Om Mani Padme Hum is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Om Mani Padme Hum last updated?

The latest version of Om Mani Padme Hum was released on March 28, 2017.

### What is the age rating for Om Mani Padme Hum?

Om Mani Padme Hum has an age rating of 4+.

### Does Om Mani Padme Hum have ads?

No, Om Mani Padme Hum does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.1 — 2017-03-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* update user interface

### 2.7 — 2013-05-13

No release notes.

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