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Benefits of Chanting
• Ones mind is calmed down and becomes concentrated. It serves as a psycho-physical preparation for meditation.
• Ones mind is trained by directing it to each word and reflecting on its meaning.
• Wisdom is developed which leads to deep understanding and realization.
• Ones faith will increase because of familiarity with the teachingsthrough constant repetition.
• With right effort one experiences joy and develops patience.
Chanting is medicine that one applies to the body
but meditation is the medicine that one consumes.