Tertön Sogyal Series

Both Padmasambhava, who embodies all gurus, devas and ḍākinīs,

And your supreme and special deity Vajrakumāra (Vajrakīlaya),

Hold you close to their hearts; you are the vidyādhara who reveals the profound termas,

Lerab Lingpa, to you I pray!

Texts by and about the famous treasure-revealer and teacher of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa (gter ston bsod rgyal las rab gling pa, 1856-1926):

Advice

Advice from the Lips of Tertön Sogyal

Pith instructions on liberating thoughts, translated from a rare manuscript in the library of Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje.

Advice Dzogchen Meditation 18 Apr 2019

From the Oral Tradition of the Lama of Nyarong

by Yukhok Chatralwa Chöying Rangdrol

Yukhok Chatralwa records the pithy advice of the Nyarong Lama, i.e., Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa, on the subject of how to remain in solitary retreat.

Retreat & Solitude Advice Dzogchen 10 Jan 2013

Aspiration Prayers

Prayer for the Flourishing of the Teachings

This short prayer for the flourishing of the teachings (bstan rgyas smon lam) was spoken by a ḍākinī in a vision.

Aspiration Prayers

Dharma Protectors

Brief Prayer for Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos

A four-line practice of confession and offering in order to appease the wisdom and mundane mamos, who could otherwise incite sickness and misfortune.

Dharma Protectors Restricted 30 Mar 2020

Serkyem (Golden Libation) Offering to the Guardians of the Tradition

A simple rite for offering golden libation (gser skyems) to the dharma protectors of Tertön Sogyal's own tradition (rang lugs).

Dharma Protectors 24 Apr 2019

Dzogchen

Brief Explanation of Clarification and Transcendental Resolution from the Oral Tradition of Nyala Sogyal

by Yukhok Chatralwa Chöying Rangdrol

This brief explanation of the important Dzogchen notions of clarification (shan 'byed) and transcendental resolution (la blza ba) was composed by Tertön Sogyal and recorded in the collected writings of Yukhok Chatralwa Chöying Rangdrol.

Dzogchen Notes Restricted 2 Nov 2019

Fire Offering

Pacifying All That Is Unfavourable: A Fire Offering for the Brief Practice of Tendrel Nyesel

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

This expanded fire ritual for the brief Tendrel Nyesel practice draws upon the medium-length sādhana. It was requested by Khenpo Lekshé Jorden of Katok.

Tendrel Nyesel Fire Offering Restricted 6 Jan 2024

Guru Yoga

A short guru yoga in which the guru is the embodiment of all lineage masters, especially Samantabhadra, Guru Padmasambhava, Dorje Drolö, Düddul Lingpa, Dudjom Lingpa, Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima and Lerab Lingpa himself. The text remained for many years in the possession of Tulku Dorje Dradül (1891–1959), Dudjom Lingpa's youngest son, and was copied by Kyala Khenpo (1893–1957).

Guru Yoga

The Guru Yoga of the Profound Path

In this guru yoga, a mind terma of Tertön Sogyal, the lama is visualized in the form of Dorje Tötreng Tsal. The text was revealed in association with the Nechung Oracle and it remains a daily practice of Nechung Monastery to this day.

Guru Yoga Termas 5 Jul 2013

The Life-Force Tree: Guru Yoga of Lerab Lingpa

by Lama Rigdzin Nyima

A simple practice of guru yoga focusing on Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa, the emanation of Nanam Dorje Dudjom.

Guru Yoga 10 Apr 2025

Lineage Prayers

A Vajrakīlaya Lineage Prayer

Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa wrote this prayer to the lineage of Vajrakīlaya, his yidam deity, during a break while on retreat.

Vajrakīlaya Lineage Prayers 20 May 2013

Rigdzin Tsadrup Lineage Prayer

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A prayer to the lineage of Rigdzin Tsadrup (rig 'dzin rtsa sgrub), the Root Practice of the Vidyādhara Padmasambhava, which was revealed by Tertön Sogyal (1856–1926) and which Padmasambhava is said to have transmitted to Nanam Dorje Dudjom.

Lineage Prayers 6 Mar 2023

Long-Life Prayers

The Sweet Song of Māra's Defeat: A Prayer for the Long Life of the Great Tertön and Vidyādhara Lerab Lingpa

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Verses of truth dedicated to the longevity of Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa (1856–1926), from whom Jamyang Khyentse received numerous transmissions in 1920.

Long-Life Prayers 14 Jul 2020

Praise

Praise Based on the Symbolism of Red Vajravārāhī

Tertön Sogyal wrote this praise, which explains the symbolism of Red Vajravārāhī's appearance and attributes, following a dream on the evening of 29 January, 1893.

Praise Vajrayoginī Ḍākinī Treasury 20 Nov 2023

Prayers

The Seeds of Faith, A Prayer to the Vidyādhara and Great Tertön Lerab Lingpa

by Drimé Ösal Lingpa

This biographical prayer (rnam thar gsol 'debs) to Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa was written by fellow tertön, Drimé Ösal Lingpa, at the request of the latter's son, Pema Wangchuk.

Biographical Prayers Prayers 14 Dec 2005

Sādhanas

Ḍāki Mengak Gabtik: The Secret Drop, the Heart-Instruction of the Ḍākinīs

A short ḍākinī sādhana focusing on Yeshe Tsogyal with Red Vajravārāhī at her heart. In these two, the text says, all ḍākinīs are essentialized.

Sādhanas Restricted 10 Apr 2023

Sādhana of Mañjughoṣa

revealed by Tertön Sogyal

This terma revelation is a simple sādhana focusing on orange Mañjuśrī as a means to increase intelligence.

Mañjuśrī Sādhanas Termas Restricted 22 Apr 2019

The Method to Pacify All Epidemics, Illnesses and Pandemics from the Sixty Solitary Forms of Yamāntaka

The 54th of 60 texts in Tertön Sogyal's revelation connected with the 'solitary hero' (ekavīra) form of Yamāntaka, this is a special method for pacifying and healing contagious disease. It is among the rituals being performed by the monks of Larung Gar as a means to eliminate the coronavirus pandemic of 2020–21.

Yamāntaka Termas Sickness & Healing Restricted 13 Apr 2020

The Swift Path to Great Bliss: A Sādhana of Amitābha, Buddha of Limitless Light

Deciphered by the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, this sādhana of Amitābha is among the most famous revelations of Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa.

Amitābha Sādhanas Termas 1 Dec 2015

Songs

A Lamenting Plea for Compassion

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A spontaneous song in which Jamyang Khyentse mourns the passing of Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa (1856–1926) and calls upon him to continue his work through a further incarnation.

Songs and Poems 9 Nov 2019

Tantra

The Twenty-Eight Commitments

from the Words of the Buddha

These commonly cited verses of commitment (dam bca' ba) occur several times in the Precious Treasury of Revelations (rin chen gter mdzod) and are also to be found in the collected writings of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Chokgyur Lingpa and Tertön Sogyal. The translation here is based on the commentary by Ju Mipham (1846–1912).

Samaya Rinchen Terdzö 27 May 2020

Vajra Guru Mantra

A Synopsis of the Vajra Guru Mantra

This succinct explanation of the Vajra Guru mantra places special emphasis on the various meanings of the ‘vajra name’ by which Padmasambhava is invoked, i.e., Vajra Guru Padma.

Mantra 14 Apr 2019

Vajrakīlaya

Fire Offering: Accomplishing All Enlightened Activities of the Four Types

This fire-offering liturgy for the Yang Nying Pudri cycle of Vajrakīlaya practice was revealed in 1895 and deciphered two years later in Kongpo. The text's colophon is of historical significance as it lists some of the people present for the original revelation at Dzongshö Deshek Düpa.

Fire Offering Vajrakīlaya Yang Nying Pudri Restricted 5 Jan 2024

Inventory: The Perfectly Clear Mirror from the Razor of the Innermost Essence

This inventory (thems yig) provides key details of the Razor of the Innermost Essence (yang snying spu gri), including a list of all texts in the cycle, and important information for the tertön concerning its revelation.

Vajrakīlaya Yang Nying Pudri Inventory Restricted 27 Apr 2019

The Falling Rain of Blessings: A Prayer of Inspiration

For this prayer from the Vajrakīlaya cycle known as Yang Zab Nyingpo (Deepest Heart-Essence), the practitioner assumes the form of the deity Vajrakīlaya and prays to Guru Padmākara and consort, who are visualized above the head.

Vajrakīlaya Prayers Descent of Blessings Termas 3 May 2019

The Summoning of Blessings Which Brings Them Swift and Fast

From the Vajrakīlaya cycle known as Yang Zab Nyingpo (Deepest Heart-Essence), this is the descent of blessings (byin 'bebs).

Vajrakīlaya Prayers Descent of Blessings Termas 4 May 2019

The Ultimate, Natural Dispeller of Obstacles

This liturgy for the expulsion of obstacles (bzlog pa) takes the ultimate perspective, according to which all forms of negativity are dispelled within the basic space of the dharmadhātu.

Averting Obstacles 9 Jul 2021

The Wisdom Mind Practice of One Kīla

This brief Vajrakīlaya sādhana, complete with tsok offering, was revealed as a terma at Katok Monastery.

Vajrakīlaya Sādhanas Termas Restricted 24 Apr 2019

Tertön Sogyal Series

Advice

Aspiration Prayers

Dharma Protectors

Dzogchen

Fire Offering

Guru Yoga

Lineage Prayers

Long-Life Prayers

Praise

Prayers

Sādhanas

Songs

Tantra

Vajra Guru Mantra

Vajrakīlaya

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