Calling the Guru from Afar

Spontaneous Advice Connected with a Prayer

by Chatral Rinpoche

In this song of yearning devotion, or prayer of 'calling the guru from afar' (bla ma rgyang 'bod), the late Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche offers his followers some profound advice related to "the swift path of the luminous Great Perfection."

Advice 20 May 2016

Ornament of Samantabhadra’s Wisdom: A Commentary on The Spontaneous Song of the Genuine Nature, A Prayer of Calling the Guru from Afar

by Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche

This word-by-word commentary on Dudjom Rinpoche's famous song of calling the guru from afar (bla ma rgyang 'bod), Spontaneous Song of the Genuine Nature, includes a discussion of the ultimate three-kāya guru and an explanation of how to practice the path of Dzogchen, the Great Perfection.

Dzogchen 13 Feb 2024

Calling the Lama from Afar

by Apang Tertön

An invocation of the dharmakāya Amitābha, sambhogakāya Avalokiteśvara, nirmāṇakāya Padmasambhava, siddha Thangtong Gyalpo and Apang Tertön himself, requesting guidance and protection on the path to awakening.

7 Mar 2024

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.

21 Sep 2016

Calling the Guru From Afar

by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

This devotional song of calling the guru from afar (bla ma rgyang 'bod) in five verses was composed at the request of a lama from Neudong Bentsang Monastery.

16 Sep 2021

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. It is an invocation of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, Khandro Tsering Chödrön and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche himself.

15 Dec 2006

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.

Dzogchen 13 Jul 2018

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).

Damngak Dzö 8 Jan 2020

Calling the Guru From Afar: A Prayer to Pierce the Heart with Devotion

by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye

This popular song of devotion composed by the celebrated Rimé (ecumenical) master Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé has two parts: the first an invocation of the great holders of various lineages, and the second a declaration of one's own faults and a request for the guru's aid in overcoming them and attaining realization.

Nonsectarianism 9 Dec 2021

An Envoy for Swiftly Invoking the Blessings of Definitive Meaning: Calling the Great Omniscient Jonangpa from Afar

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

One of several texts which Jamyang Khyentse wrote to express his devotion for Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen (1292–1361), this prayer of calling the guru from afar opens with a single-line invocation of unusual length.

8 Feb 2022

Calling the Guru from Afar

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

This practice of calling the guru from afar invokes the guru in the form of the paṇḍita Vimalamitra.

14 Sep 2022

Calling the Guru from Afar: A Prayer to Jigme Lingpa

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Composed in Darjeeling (most likely in 1958), this short invocation of Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798) calls upon the famed Dzogchen master and treasure-revealer by his various names and invokes his blessings and inspiration.

29 Nov 2020

Dispelling the Anguish of Existence and Quiescence: A Prayer of Calling the Guru from Afar

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

This long prayer of calling the guru from afar (bla ma rgyang 'bod), which Jamyang Khyentse composed at the request of Khandro Tsering Chödrön (1929–2011), is a heartfelt appeal for the guru's assistance and guidance in turning one's mind towards the Dharma and following the path to awakening for others' sake.

19 Mar 2021

Prayer and Call from Afar to the Great Omniscient One

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A prayer invoking the omniscient Longchen Rabjam and calling upon his assistance to realize the nature of reality and master the practice of the Great Perfection.

2 Oct 2020

The Hook of Compassion: Calling the Guru from Afar

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A devotional song for invoking the inspiration and blessings of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thayé and Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö himself.

2 Mar 2022

The Rain of Wisdom Blessings: A Song of Prayer to the Guru

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A devotional song addressed to Jamyang Khyentse himself which the master composed at Drakmar Keutsang in Chimpu for his student Parkö Chöpel, a carver of woodblocks for printing.

Songs and Poems 3 Mar 2022

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).

8 Jan 2020

Calling the Guru from Afar

by Khenpo Munsel

This devotional appeal to the guru is composed in pithy four-line verses and seven-syllable lines.

27 Jul 2023

Luminous Clouds of Spontaneous Song: A Prayer to Call the Guru from Afar

by Nyoshul Khenpo Jamyang Dorje

Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche wrote this song of "calling the guru from afar" (bla ma rgyang 'bod) to accompany the Ultimate Guru Sādhana of Simplicity (spros med don gyi bla sgrub) composed by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (1920–1996).

4 Feb 2022

Calling the Guru from Afar

by Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol

A brief devotional song for calling upon the root guru and requesting compassionate attention in spite of one's failings.

22 Feb 2023

Calling the Guru from Afar

by Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche

Rabjam Rinpoche composed this devotional song of calling the guru from afar (bla ma rgyang 'bod) during ceremonies held to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's passing into parinirvāṇa

24 Sep 2021

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