Benefits Series

Texts on the benefits (phan yon) to be derived from different forms of practice or virtuous activity:

Bodhicitta

Bodhicaryāvatāra—Chapter 1: The Benefits of Bodhicitta

by Śāntideva

The first chapter of Śāntideva's classic text Bodhicaryāvatāra, which is included in the Middle Way section of the Tengyur (Toh 3871), introduces bodhicitta (byang chub sems)—the mind that is intent upon awakening—and explains its extraordinary qualities.

Bodhicaryāvatāra Tengyur

Sacred Objects

The Benefits of Creating Sacred Objects

by Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol

A short text outlining the enormous benefits of creating sacred representations of enlightened body, speech and mind.

Arts & Crafts

Saving Lives

The Benefits of Saving Lives

by Chatral Rinpoche

In a series of poetic verses Chatral Rinpoche explains the purpose and benefit of saving the lives of endangered animals, especially those due to be slaughtered, as it is a practice of protection from harm and an expression of universal compassion.

Saving Lives

Stūpas

Liberation Upon Hearing: The History of the Great Jarung Kashor Stūpa

by Ngakchang Shakya Zangpo

In this famous history of the sacred stūpa of Boudha, Guru Padmasambhava recounts the stūpa's origins. In response to a request from King Trisong Deutsen, he tells how a humble poultry-woman first extracted a promise from the king and then built the stūpa together with her four sons, who were all later reborn as prominent figures in the introduction of Buddhism to Tibet. Padmasambhava also describes the benefits to be gained from circumambulating the stūpa and making offerings before it, and concludes with a series of prophecies concerning the stūpa's restoration.

History Pilgrimage Termas Prophecy Nepal

Tārā

The Praise to Tārā with Twenty-One Verses of Homage and The Excellent Benefits of Reciting the Praise

from the Words of the Buddha

Perhaps the most popular of all prayers to Tārā, this tantra praises her twenty-one forms, both peaceful and wrathful. The first twenty-one verses are at once a series of homages to Tārā and a poetic description of her physical features, postures, qualities, abilities, mantras, and hand gestures. The remaining six verses describe how and when the Praise should be recited, as well as the benefits of its recitation.

Tārā Praise Kangyur

Tenth Day

The Concise Benefits of the Festival of the Tenth Day

by Dudjom Rinpoche

The tenth day of each lunar month of the Tibetan calendar is connected to a key event in the life of Guru Padmasambhava. In this brief text, Dudjom Rinpoche—who refers to himself here as "Padma's messenger"—explains the correlation of these events and the particular benefits that accrue from observing practice on such days.

Biography

A Prayer Invoking the Benefits of the Festival of the Tenth Day

by Jigme Lingpa

Jigme Lingpa explains why the tenth day of each month is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava and the benefits of recalling his twelve most significant deeds, which are commemorated on these days throughout the year.

Guru Rinpoche Prayers Longchen Nyingtik Guru Padmasambhava

Vajra Guru Mantra

The Benefits of the Vajra Guru Mantra and an Explanation of Its Syllables

revealed by Karma Lingpa

Revealed as a 'treasure' (gter ma), this short text explains the benefits and significance of Guru Padmasambhava's famous twelve-syllable mantra oṃ āḥ hūṃ vajra guru padma siddhi hūṃ.

Mantra Guru Padmasambhava Termas

Benefits Series

Bodhicitta

Sacred Objects

Saving Lives

Stūpas

Tārā

Tenth Day

Vajra Guru Mantra

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