明みょう呪じゅ

noun

mantra (Buddhist)

A rare Buddhist term referring to a sacred utterance or incantation, especially in esoteric traditions. Not commonly used outside specialized contexts.

• 密みっ教きょうでは、明みょう呪じゅを唱となえることで悟さとりに近ちかづくとされる。

  In esoteric Buddhism, it is said that chanting mantras brings one closer to enlightenment.