Mantram Repetition Resources
Mantram Repetition: A Portable Practice for Being Mindful
Published June 23, 2020 | Mindfulness in Practice
Mindfulness is an international, peer-reviewed journal examining the latest research findings and best practices in mindfulness.Repetition of a mantram at various times throughout the day is a widespread and ancient practice that can be used to foster mindfulness as well as manage stress and cultivate resilience. This is sometimes called portable mantram repetition to distinguish it from using a mantram (or mantra) as a focus in sitting meditation. According to many traditions and teachers, the greatest spiritual benefit from portable repetition of a mantram or short prayer phrase comes from repeating it on as many occasions as possible.
Recommended Books
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Strength in the Storm: Transform stress and live in balance and peace of mind. Easwaran, E. (2013). Tomales, CA: Nilgiri Press.
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The Mantram Handbook (5th ed.). Easwaran, E. (2008). Tomales, CA: Nilgiri Press.
Online Resources
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The Power of the Mantram (free newsletter from Blue Mountain Center of Meditation)
Blue Mountain Center of Meditation Newsletter | Volume 24, Number 3
Articles
Bormann, J. E., Kane, J. J., & Oman, D. (2020). Mantram repetition: A portable practice for being mindful. Mindfulness, 11(8), 2031–2033. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01440-4
Practice Intentionality & Presence with Mantram Repetition
Published April 2014 | PDF
American Holistic Nurses Association, April 2014
https://www.jillbormann.com/_files/ugd/d2194e_f6d41f661b3d49a9bae2d51f6a01ad04.pdf
Video
Mantram Repetition: A Portable Stress Buster – UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging Free Public Lecture Series
March 18, 2009 | Runtime 53 minutes
An Introduction to Mantram Repetition: Tapping Your Inner Spiritual Resources for Pandemic Fatigue and Beyond
Published October 7, 2020 | 36:26 runtime
Dr. Jill Bormann, USD Hahn School of Nursing Clinical Professor, has spent nearly 20 years researching the effects of Mantram repetition on individuals suffering from stress, PTSD, and a variety of ailments. She shares her research findings and shows us how to use Mantram repetition to help stay calm in trying times.
Webinar
Mantram Repetition: Mind-Body-Spiritual Practice for Self-Care
Dr. Jill Bormann with the Consciousness and Healing Initiative
Published October 2, 2020 | 1:00:00 runtime
In this webinar, Dr. Bormann takes us on a journey on the origin and research on the Mantram Repetition Program. She will describe the origins of the Mantram Repetition Program, outline similarities and differences between Mantram repetition and other types of mantra practice, and highlight research findings of the Mantram Repetition Program in selected groups.
Video interview with Jill about Mantram: “On Call with the Prairie Doc | June 14, 2018 (8 minutes)
Veterans with PTSD Talk about Mantram Repetition (5 minutes)
Audio
Jill Bormann joins the SDSU Speaker Series with the lecture “A Mind, Body, Spiritual Stress-Buster: Would YOU Like One? To listen, click here: Story of Mantram Repetition and Research
(15 minutes).