Words have power. They can soothe, comfort and heal. They can influence, persuade or insinuate. Words can foment revolution or calm runaway passions. Words are so powerful that they can change the course of history, summon angels…even gain the ear of God! Over time, certain words, in the form of mantras, have emerged that are supremely potent. For example, Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum. This amazing mantra comes to us from the great Buddha, Padma Sambhava, and is known as the Golden Mantra. It is the key to entering into the heart of Buddha, and is especially effective in times of turmoil and trouble, as it neutralizes chaos and despair. How about: Om Mani Padme Hum. When done with heart and sincere focus, this mantra has the power to summon the Bodhisattva, Kuan Yin, instantly. Need a mantra that can focus the authority of heaven in a heartbeat? Here are two: Shiva! And Vajra! For more on these great words of power and how to wield them, tune in this Tuesday