Consecration Series

Consecration

Oṃ! Remain here, one with these images and objects,

Until saṃsāra comes to an end;

Grant us freedom from illness, and grant us long life, power and prosperity, and

Make everything supremely auspicious—we pray!

Lotsawa House presents the following texts related to the practice of consecration (rab gnas):

Cleansing

Additional Verses for the Cleansing Section of The Rain of Virtue and Goodness

compiled by Tulku Rigdzin Pema

Optional verses to be added to the ritual cleansing (khrus) section of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo's consecration (rab gnas) practice entitled The Rain of Virtue and Goodness.

21 Aug 2024

Inventories

Instilling Confidence and Trust: An Inventory of the Sacred Contents of the Jarung Khashor Stūpa

by Tulku Rigdzin Pema

Following the 2015 earthquake in Kathmandu, which severely damaged the Boudha Stūpa, Tulku Rigdzin Pema headed the Stūpa’s restoration. After the completion of his work, Rinpoche wrote this inventory (dkar chag) of the sacred items placed inside the stūpa during its restoration. He also explains how stūpas are filled with relics and the benefits of restoring and worshipping stūpas.

Karchak Nepal 24 Jul 2019

Offering

Offering the Eight Auspicious Substances and Seven Emblems of Royalty

by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

This brief liturgy for offering the eight auspicious substances (bkra shis rdzas brgyad) and seven emblems of royalty (rgyal srid sna bdun) is often recited as part of consecration and longevity rites.

Offering Rinchen Terdzö Nyingma Kama 23 Apr 2021

Praise

General Praise of the Sugatas

from the Words of the Buddha

This praise, extracted from the Heruka Galpo and other sources, is recited as part of the Rain of Virtue and Goodness consecration rite. It is included as a supplement to that text within Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo's writings and the Rinchen Terdzö collection.

Praise Rinchen Terdzö 20 Aug 2024

Rituals

A Brief Ritual for Consecrating Representations of Enlightened Body, Speech and Mind

by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima

The author wrote this short ritual liturgy for consecrating sacred imagery at the request of his brother, Dzamling Wangyal (1868–1907).

13 Jan 2007

Concise Consecration

by Dudjom Rinpoche

A very brief ritual for blessing and consecrating representations of enlightened body, speech and mind.

23 Oct 2019

Consecration of Scattering Grain

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A simple practice for consecrating the grain that is scattered during rituals.

2 Jun 2023

A Concise Liturgy for the Rabne and Drubpa Consecration of Tsa-Tsas: A Supplementary Ritual for the Heart Practice of Glorious Vajrasattva

by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

This supplement to the Mindrolling Vajrasattva (Minling Dorsem) practice is used as a means of consecrating tsa-tsas, small clay stūpas, Buddhas, or other figures, made using a mould.

Rinchen Terdzö Khyentse Kabab 6 Sep 2023

The Rain of Virtue and Goodness: A Short Practice for Consecrating Representations of Enlightened Body, Speech and Mind

by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

Rinchen Terdzö Khyentse Kabab 11 Feb 2016

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