One of the most potent mantras, Om Mani Padme Hum contains the entire wisdom of the Buddhist teachings in a single phrase. It is essentially a reminder to oneself that compassion and "benevolent emptiness" can cut through the illusions that create suffering. Here, multi-instrumentalist Buedi Siebert offers four musical interpretations of the mantra, as well as eight other peaceful, meditation-enhancing instrumentals. Some of the tracks feature Siebert's flute--bird-like, searching--and others focus on the chanting. The stunning "Lotus Call Part 1 (Vajra Guru Mantra)" needs little else but its basso profundo throat-singing and minimal musical backing. It's been said that just listening to chants can have the same mind-soothing benefits as actively chanting. Whether listeners choose to participate or just bask in the sound, OM MANI PADME HUM is a great place to start to connect with power of mantra.