A wave of wishes based on the cycle of teachings of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu Tradition Homage Oh Vajradhara and the two dakinis who embody pristine cognition,Khyungpo Naljor and the root and transmission gurus,Oh Supreme Bliss, Lord Vajra, Lord of Mystery, and Great Sorcerer,Vajra Terrifier, Horse's Cry, and the other yidams,Oh dakinis … [Read more...] about The Ship of Freedom
Training
Ganges Mahamudra
Pith instructions from Tilopa I bow to Vajra Dakini. 1.Mahamudra cannot be taught, Naropa,But your devotion to your teacher and the hardships you’ve metHave made you patient in suffering and also wise:Take this to heart, my worthy student. 2.For instance, consider space: what depends on what?Likewise, mahamudra: it doesn't depend on … [Read more...] about Ganges Mahamudra
Opening a Path to the Sea of Awakening Mind
Noble and peerless Infinite Compassion,And all awakened and awakening beings,May the truth in the fullness of your intentionsMove all beings, in their infinities,To the finest in awakening mind. Those taken over by anger and hateAre caught in the hell realms of fire and ice.From all these beings, in their infinities,I take into me their pain and … [Read more...] about Opening a Path to the Sea of Awakening Mind
Mind Training in Eight Verses
Langri Tangpa Dorjé Sengé (1054 -1123) Each sentient being is to meMore valuable than a magic gem.Because my aim is the highest good,May I always treasure them. No matter where, no matter who,In no way am I better, I deem.As for others, in my heartMay I hold them in high esteem. Whatever I’m doing, I check inside.As soon as any … [Read more...] about Mind Training in Eight Verses
Longchenpa's 30 Pieces of Sincere Advice
From the infinite sky of your pristine awareness, the totality of experience, and the great clouds of your aspirations and prayersWarm rays of compassion and showers of elixir stream down,Ripening the three forms in the fields, your students' minds.I bow to you, my teacher, my protector, supreme among the Three Jewels. With stronger aspirations I … [Read more...] about Longchenpa's 30 Pieces of Sincere Advice
Devotion Pierces My Heart
A Far-reaching Cry to the Guru Prayer Namo gurave Everyone knows the form of prayer called far-reaching cries to the guru. The key to invoking energy is devotion inspired by disenchantment and determination, devotion that comes from the depths of your heart and the marrow of your bones, not merely from your lips mouthing the words. Sing this … [Read more...] about Devotion Pierces My Heart