Six vajra lines to guru rinpoche as the embodiment of the buddhas of the three times. Here, in this explanation of the vajra verses on the natural state, a mind treasure. Vajrasekhara sutra, variocanas onehundred and eight lord. Carefully contemplating thusness, the gate of nonduality, you are able to enter the tathagatas ocean of perfect extinction.
Sixteen verses on requesting instruction six verses in reply two verses of beholding the six buddhafamilies three verses on the steps of manifest enlightenment by means of illusions net fourteen verses on the great mandala of the vajra sphere twentyfive verses, less a quarter, on the deep awareness of the totally pure sphere of reality. The 6 vajra verses of dzogchen aka the six lines of the cuckoos song. For extensive advice from lama zopa rinpoche about the benefits of particular prayers and practices, and how to engage with them to eliminate or reduce potential or ongoing obstacles, please visit advice from lama zopa rinpoche. The second dalai lama, gendun gyatso has compiled a work on these yogas. Jan 23, 20 the six vajra verses the nature of phenomena is nondual, but each one, its own state, is beyond. Vajrasattva is my root guru, the holy mind of all the buddhas, the dharmakaya, who out of his unbearable compassion, which embraces me and all other sentient beings, appears in this form to purify me and all others. A short vajrasattva meditation lama yeshe wisdom archive. Essential dissolution of subject and object, and indeed all polarities, into a state of union or nonduality is the experience which is evoked by such poetry, and furthermore, is the goal and essence of dzogchen practice, as beautifully revealed in the six vajra verses, said to be a perfect resume of dzogchen teachings. The six vajra verses the nature of phenomena is nondual, but each one, its own state, is beyond. The six dharmas were intended in part to help in the attainment of buddhahood in an. When she had walked for alms in savatthi 5 and had returned from her alms round, after her meal she went to the blind mens grove for the days abiding. Shurangama mantra sutra overview of the devanagari version. So i really request all of you to begin to chant it. The nature of phenomena is nondual, but each one, in its own state, is beyond the limits of the mind.
The three essential points the three vajra verses of the essence, nature and energy of the base, and of the path and fruition of it is contained in vairochanas early dzogchen tantra, the six vajra verses, or cuckoo of the state of presence rigpai khubyug of the radiant one that each individual is, primordial being itself, the. The six lines of the cuckoos song are also known as the six vajra verses. Essential dissolution of subject and object, and indeed all polarities, into a state of union or nonduality is the experience which is evoked by such poetry, and furthermore, is the goal and essence of dzogchen practice, as beautifully revealed in the six vajra verses, said. In these few words, let me reveal the meaning of the vajra verses prayer. A general explanation of the vajra praja paramita satra this satra says, one should produce a heart without dwelling anywhere. Pabongka goes on saying, there are very few nongelugpa lamas. Verses of praise to the enlightened mandala of the twentyone aspects of the noble protector, arya tara along with verses identifying the great benefits of reciting these words. The prayer to guru rinpoche for removing obstacles and. This book is based on a teaching retreat on the six vajra verses, an original. Everything has already been accomplished, and so, having overcome the sickness of effort. The six root verses of the six bardos bodhicitta sangha.
Niguma who was an enlightened dakini, a vajrayana teacher, one of the founders of the shangpa kagyu buddhist lineage, and, depending on the sources, either the sister or spiritual consort of naropa. The very thought of you dispels all misery, like the jewel that grants every wish. But most of all, i take refuge in my holy guru forever. The prayer to guru rinpoche for removing obstacles and fulfilling wishes wyl. Timeless wisdom the 6 vajra verses of dzogchen the nature of phenomena is nondual, but each one, in its own state, is beyond the limits of the mind. The father is adorned with six mudras, the mother with five. In use it is very close in meaning to our word being. Then, in the morning, the bhikkhuni vajira dressed and, taking bowl and robe, entered savatthi for alms.
A source of every realization by gyalwa wensapa 15051566 5 a practice manual on the six yogas of naropa. His hundredsyllable mantra is the quintessence of all mantras. Materials for practice official website of khentrul rinpoche. In 1990 chogyal namkhai norbu began to teach the dance of the vajra, and starting in. Confused, one is a common person, enlightened, one is a buddha. This document was created with prince, a great way of getting. Khenpo sherab sangpo suggests that his students recite this mantra 21. The cuckoo of instant presence shang shung publications. In a concluding verse to his text vajra verses ofthewhispered tradition, naropa. There is no concept that can define the condition of what is but vision nevertheless manifests. The deities mentioned are representative of the different aspects of consciousness in ones own mind, and do not represent some external divine being.
Aug 14, 2014 at a recent meeting, paul shared these verses which are from the dzogchen teachings of tibetan buddhism. In this months guru rinpoche day teaching, rinpoche shares with us a translation of the six vajra verses and three important aspects of our practice. They are considered to be the root text of the dzogchen mind series tradition out of which the entire view, meditation and action of dzogchen may be extrapolated. Students performing lama chopa, tushita meditation centre, dharamsala, india, september 2018. The history of buddhist philosophy schools of indian buddhism. The nature of phenomena is nondual, but each one, in its own. Initial practices of vajrayogini pdfthis practice is restricted to only those with the appropriate tantric empowerment. The song of the vajra2, for example, is a song which explains and transmits the knowledge of the primordial state. They are mere words, a matter of conventional expression. Tibetan buddhism chogyal namkhai norbu ebooks collection. These verses are pith instructions to remind beings how to direct their minds towards enlightenment. Healing with fire, a practical manual of tibetan moxibustion, shang shung publications, arcidosso 2011.
He masters quite a few techniques in the fields of spirituality, oriental esoterism and. This translation of the root verses of the six bardos is an excerpt from padmasambhavas instructions on the six bardos of the peaceful and wrathful deities as revealed by the terton karma lingpa at the mountain of gampo dar. The six dharmas of niguma are almost identical to the six dharmas of naropa. Like this the eight hundred vajra verses all originate from the samadhi of the one dharma nature. Shurangama mantra with verses and commentary, by venerable tripitaka master hsuan hua, printed in vajra bodhi sea. If the meaning of the verses in tibetan is simple, the expression of that meaning in english is no simple. They are considered to be the root text of the dzogchen mind series tradition out of which the entire view,meditation and action of dzogchen may be extrapolated. Taking refugei forever take refuge in buddha, dharma and sangha,i take refuge in all the three vehicles,in the dakas and dakinis of secret mantra yoga,in the heroes and heroines, the gods and goddessesand in the bodhisattvas of the ten bhumis. Dear vajra siblings, do you know the books of chogyal namkhai. The messanger invoking the hundred blessings of the vajra. The six vajra verses or the fortunebringing cuckoo of nondual awareness tantraalthough apparent phenomena manifest as diversity, yet this diversity is nondual. Padmasambhavas dispelling obstacles verses the six vajra. Edward conze lists six ways in which the ontological status of dharmas is considered by the prajnaparamita. A short guruyoga practice in accordance with the oral tradition of the six vajra yogas of glorious kalachakra.
From vajra bodhi sea buddhist magazine, 111996 page 4 primary source. Source of the these 4 line verses for each line of the mantra is the venerable tripitaka master hsuan hua of the city of 10,000 buddhas, vajra bodhi sea a journal of orthodox buddhism hereafter referred to as simply vbs, november 1981 issue 2. Pradipotyatana, a commentary to the guhyasamaja root tantra gsangba duspa rtsargyud, the indian master chandrakirti ii outlined six alternatives and four modes mthadrug tshulbzhi for explaining the various levels of meaning of vajraexpressions specifically, those in anuttarayoga tantra texts. The monks who assist meditate while they perform the manual work. Chogyal namkhai norbu rigbai kujyug the six vajra verses, an ancient dzogchen text 1990. The vajra prajna paramita sutra biography of the translator the reasons for the dharma assembly,one with commentary by tripitaka master hua in all, there are six recognized translations of the vajra sutra done by different dharma masters. The international research institute for advanced buddhology, soka univ. Not coming, nor going, no characteristics nor cause, the pure dharmakaya, the illuminated perfectly extinct ocean. Vairocanas six vajra verses buddhist textual studies the. About maha vajra maha vajra is a modern day enlightened spiritual master. In an effort to transmit this rich lineage to the world, we have compiled here a selection of practice texts which you can use to familiarise yourself with different aspects of the path. Much of our current understanding and application of mindfulness within clinical psychology has arisen from dialogue with buddhist traditions, with the notable exception of acceptance and commitment therapy. Thus, in the akaniha cave on the twentysixth day of the month of miracles, at a time when the. In fascicle 24 of text 374, the 40fascicle chinese version of the mahaparinirva.
The goal of these teachings is to bring each of you to have a happy life, and eventually, to your. This document was created with prince, a great way of. The nature of phenomena is nondual gnyis med, but each one. Similarly, the six vajra verses is a synthesis and an explanation of this primordial state once you understand its meaning. Table of contents preface7 technical note11 translators introduction. Tibetan book of the dead bardo thotrol bardo thodol. If the meaning of the verses in tibetan is simple, the expression of that meaning in english is no simple matter. The vajra prajna paramita sutra dharma realm buddhist. Vajrasattvas mantra is a powerful purification prayer that invokes the mindstreams of all the buddhas.
The six yogas of naropa translated, edited and introduced by glenn h. On the completion of the twelve hardships, tilopa taught these on the banks of the river ganges to the kashmiri pandit, the wise and learned naropa. In the rigbai kujyug, the six vajra verses, it is explained. As vajra is an adamantine substance that can destroy all things, the vajra samadhi can penetrate the truth of all things. The six vajra verses is divided into three equal parts of two verses each. Shurangama mantra sutra siddham sanskrit ven hsuan hua verses. Mcclintock omniscience and the rhetoric of reason santaraksita and kamalasila on rationality, argumentation, and religious authority.
Jul 17, 2012 the three essential points the three vajra verses of the essence, nature and energy of the base, and of the path and fruition of it is contained in vairochanas early dzogchen tantra, the six vajra verses, or cuckoo of the state of presence rigpai khubyug of the radiant one that each individual is, primordial being itself, the. Shurangama mantra sutra overview of the devanagari. Dharmas are nonexistent because they have no ownbeing. This six vajra line supplication is very, very important. He masters quite a few techniques in the fields of spirituality, oriental esoterism and occidental occultism. Then recite the following verses and meditate on the guru entering your. Jun 29, 2010 evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness as a clinical intervention is quickly growing. Vajrasattva is my root guru, the holy mind of all the buddhas, the dharmakaya, who out of his unbearable compassion, which embraces me and all other sentient. Now when the bardo of this life is dawning upon me. Vajragatha, meaning vajra verses, elucidates the hevajra. We have a good news that in the past year i asked all of my friends and students to chant and i think we already reached beyond our target of 100,000,000 recitations. These teachings are the root verses of the bardo thodol, the transition, state of change, life flux, basis of duality, between birth and death. Sattva is an abstract noun from the presentparticiple sat to be true or real.
Source of the these 4 line verses for each line of the mantra is the venerable tripitaka master hsuan hua of the city of 10,000 buddhas, vajra bodhi sea a journal of orthodox buddhism hereafter referred to. The six vajra verses garab dorje the nature of phenomena is nondual, but each one, in. Evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness as a clinical intervention is quickly growing. Y the sixth patriarch, the great master hui, heard that sentence and awakened to the way. The six vajra verses garab dorje just dharma quotes. Within the jonang tradition there are a treasure trove of practices designed to help you achieve realisations on the kalachakra path. To meditate on vajrasattva is the same as to meditate upon all the buddhas. The vajra is used to symbolize what is called the primordial state. Vairocanas six vajra verses buddhist textual studies. Mar 15, 2015 6 vajra verses prayer to guru rinpoche kyabgon phakchok rinpoche has asked that his sangha as well as all who are inspired to take part to accumulate 100,000,000 one hundred million recitations of the six vajra verse supplication to be finished by december 2015.
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