By the power of the truth of compassion of all the supreme refuges, these seeds of virtue and this pure noble motivation May all the suffering of sentient beings who are as extensive as space be cleared away through my own efforts. By excellent virtue, both ordinary and transcendent, may the hopes and wants of beings be fulfilled. May the flesh, … [Read more...] about Eight Thoughts of Great Individuals
Writings & Translations
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
Daily Bodhisattva Vow
Refuge Until I reach the heart of awakening,I take refuge in all buddhasAnd likewise in the DharmaAnd the host of bodhisattvas. Repeat three times. Seven Section Prayer With complete faith I bowTo Buddha Shakyamuni andAll the victorious ones and their followersWho abide in the ten directions and three times. I offer … [Read more...] about Daily Bodhisattva Vow
Dakini Song
by Khyungpo Naljor This song comes from a collection of songs by Shangpa masters. Khyungpo Naljor, a twelfth-century teacher in Tibet, had a visionary experience in which a lion-headed dakini appeared to him and sang this song about working with dakini energy: Crystal dakini guards against interruptions.Jewel dakini increases wealth.Lotus dakini … [Read more...] about Dakini Song
Cutting Through (Chö)
By Machik Lapdrön An utter mystery — it can't be named. Supple and free — all sense of "I" is gone. Totally transparent — emotional reactions cannot take hold. Radiantly clear — knowing, free from any fixation, inside or out. Vividly present — direct awareness, not attaching to anything. … [Read more...] about Cutting Through (Chö)
Aspirations for Mahamudra
Namo guru Gurus and yidams, deities of the mandala,Buddhas of the three times and ten directions and your offspring,Consider me with kindness,Pour into me your energy so that these wishes are fulfilled. A river of virtue undefiled by the three spheresSprings from the snow-mountain of pure actions and intentions --Mine and those of all … [Read more...] about Aspirations for Mahamudra