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Akṣobhya

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BDRC T871 (mi ’khrugs pa)

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Texts related to Buddha Akṣobhya (mi bskyod pa/mi ’khrugs pa), the ‘Unwavering One’:

Praise

Verses in Praise of the Protector Akṣobhya by Drikung Kyobpa Jikten Sumgön

Four verses in praise of Buddha Akṣobhya extolling his appearance and his power to remove faults and bring about awakening.

Prayers

Opening the Door to Great Bliss: An Aspiration Towards the Realm of Abhirati by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

An aspiration to be reborn in the eastern pureland of Abhirati (mngon dga'), the realm of Vajra Akṣobhya. The text is included in the Shechen edition of the Rinchen Terdzö as part of Longsal Nyingpo's (1625–1692) Longsal Dorje Nyingpo (klong gsal rdo rje snying po) cycle.

Opening the Door to a Pure Realm: An Aspiration Towards Abhirati by Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso

An aspiration to lead all beings to the eastern pureland of Abhirati, which is the realm of Vajra Akṣobhya, and to emulate his activity on behalf of beings.

Prayer to Akṣobhya by Mipham Rinpoche

A prayer to receive the protection of Buddha Akṣobhya in order to overcome anxiety and suffering and to discover the lasting peace and happiness of freedom from fear.

Sādhanas

A Daily Practice of Buddha Akṣobhya by Karma Chakme

A simple practice focusing on Buddha Akṣobhya (mi 'khrugs pa) for purifying karmic obscurations, especially those of the deceased.