The article speaks of the Jesus Prayer "almost like a mantra," but does not discuss how it differs from the use of mantras as in some Eastern religions. Other articles on the Jesus Prayer in this library address the difference between the Jesus Prayer and a "mantra." In this introductory article, we can let the word "mantra" slide, but it should be noted that the practice of the Jesus Prayer only resembles the repetition of a mantra. In actuality, it is a prayer, an invocation, a calling-upon-the-Name-of-the-Lord, requesting His Gracious response, not an aid to meditation. The Jesus Prayer implies a relationship between the one who prays and the Lord. A mantra is independent of any request for response from another person. ( )