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ISSN 2753-4812

ISSN 2753-4812

Candragomin Series

Indian Masters Candragomin

Texts by and about the seventh-century Indian master Candragomin (tsandra go mi):

Praise

The Fulfilment of All Aspirations: In Praise of Noble Tārā

This praise of Tārā is one of several such texts attributed to the famous Indian master Candragomin. It focuses on Green Tārā (śyāmatārā), who is lauded for her swiftness in action.

Tārā Praise Tengyur 19 Feb 2020

The Swift Infusion of Blessings: In Praise of the Mahāpaṇḍita Candragomin

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Jamyang Khyentse composed these verses in praise of the famous upāsaka Candragomin when feeling inspired by the master’s life story.

Praise 19 Feb 2020

Quotations

Popular Quotations from Letter to a Disciple

Commonly cited verses from Candragomin's Letter to a Disciple (Śiṣyalekha).

Quotations 23 Sep 2025

Candragomin

Candragomin

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