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Calling the Guru from Afar

Kṛṣṇācārya

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Further Information:

TBRC T145 (bla ma rgyang 'bod)

Devotional texts belonging to the genre of Calling the Guru from Afar (bla ma rgyang 'bod):

Prayers

The Excellent Path of Supreme Great Bliss: A Prayer for Calling the Guru from Afar by Chatral Rinpoche

This beautiful devotional prayer of 'calling the guru from afar' (bla ma rgyang 'bod) was composed in Yolmo in 1985.

Nectar Shower of Blessings: A Song of Yearning Devotion Recalling the Everpresent Gurus by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche wrote this song of "calling the guru from afar" (bla ma rgyang 'bod) to accompany the guru yoga ("A Rang Rig Ma Chö…") he had previously composed.

Spontaneous Song of the Genuine Nature: A Prayer of Calling the Guru from Afar by Dudjom Rinpoche

This well-known devotional prayer invokes the inspiration and blessing of the three-kāya guru in order to perfect the view, meditation and action of Dzogpachenpo.

A Song of Calling the Guru from Afar by Fifth Shamarpa

This famous song of devotion, which is addressed to the Karmapa, is included in the Treasury of Instructions (gdams ngag mdzod).

Gyang Lu: A Song of Calling from Afar by Khenchen Ngawang Palzang

Khenpo Ngawang Palzang adapted this devotional prayer to Longchen Rabjam from a famous song addressed to the Karmapa written by the Fifth Shamarpa, Könchok Yenlak (1525–1583).

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