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Guru Padmasambhava

Guru Padmasambhava

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Texts related to the legendary Guru Padmasambhava and his various manifestations:

Introduction

by Stefan Mang
A brief introduction to the history and significance of Guru Padmasambhava, the Lotus-Born Guru, including details of his life story, his various manifestations, and the major prayers and practices of which he is the focus.

Guru Yoga

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
This short guru yoga, composed in Lhodrak Kharchu in 1956, features Guru Rinpoche Nangsi Zilnön (Prevailing Over All That Appears and Exists) with Mañjughoṣa in his heart.
Guru Yoga Mañjuśrī 6 Jan 2023
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
This practice unites the recitation of the famous Dü Sum Sangyé Prayer with a corresponding visualisation of the four main forms of Guru Padmasambhava according to the Chokling Tersar’s Four Cycles of Guru Yoga (bla sgrub skor bzhi), namely Barché Kunsel, Sampa Lhundrup, Tsokyé Nyingtik and Guru Draktsal. It was composed at the request of a minister to the king of Lingkar.
Guru Yoga Chokling Tersar 3 Aug 2022
by Mipham Rinpoche
This popular guru yoga is based on the famous Seven-Line Prayer (tshig bdun gsol 'debs) to Guru Padmasambhava, which was first revealed in the thirteenth century by Chökyi Wangchuk (1212–1270).
Seven-Line Prayer Guru Yoga 2 May 2015
by Mipham Rinpoche
The Excellent Vase of Splendour (dpal gyi bum bzang) is the tsok feast offering (tshogs mchod) to accompany the famous guru yoga based on the seven-line prayer, A Shower of Blessings (byin brlabs char 'bebs).
Seven-Line Prayer Tsok 2 May 2015

Mantra

by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima
This profound explanation of the individual syllables of Padmasambhava's famous Vajra Guru mantra is written in colloquial language that is concise and easy to understand. The text is explicitly aimed at 'town-dwelling mantrins' who mistakenly confuse the fundamentals of Secret Mantra.
Mantra 15 Feb 2019
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 Benefits Termas 31 Dec 2006

Prayers

by Alak Zenkar Pema Ngödrup Rolwe Dorje
An eight-line prayer to Guru Padmasambhava that incorporates the shortest possible summary of his life and an aspiration for rebirth on the Glorious Copper-Coloured Mountain.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Zangdok Palri Aspirations 2 Feb 2019
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
A short prayer to Guru Rinpoche as the source and embodiment of all tantric lineages in Tibet, composed at the request of Riwoche Jedrung.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 30 Jun 2020
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
A prayer to Guru Padmasambhava and the lineage masters, taken from the compilation A Shower of Precious Blessings: A Garland of Supplications to Guru Rinpoche, Embodiment of All Refuge Objects, and to the Three Roots and Lineage Masters.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 May 2024
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
A prayer to Guru Padmasambhava and the lineage masters, taken from the compilation A Shower of Precious Blessings: A Garland of Supplications to Guru Rinpoche, Embodiment of All Refuge Objects, and to the Three Roots and Lineage Masters.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 May 2024
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
Verses of invocation and encouragement to dispel obstacles to study, reflection and meditation and accomplish the twofold benefit of self and other.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 1 Jul 2024
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
This famous prayer to Guru Padmasambhava for the elimination of all obstacles on the spiritual path is the outer practice of The Guru's Heart Practice: Dispelling All Obstacles on the Path (bla ma'i thugs sgrub bar chad kun sel), a joint revelation of Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa and Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas Rinchen Terdzö Chokling Tersar Tukdrup Barché Kunsel Nyingma Mönlam 31 May 2013
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
Popularly known as Dü Sum Sangye (Dus gsum sangs rgyas), this short prayer to Guru Padmasambhava was discovered as a treasure (gter ma) by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa. As indicated in the colophon, it was—and still is—regarded as especially pertinent for the current time.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas Chokling Tersar Nyingma Mönlam 31 May 2013
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa’s revelation of the Sampa Lhundrupma (bsam pa lhun grub ma), a famous prayer to Guru Padmasambhava for the spontaneous fulfilment of wishes, forms the outer section of The Guru’s Heart Practice: The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel (thugs sgrub yid bzhin nor bu). The prayer is very similar to Tulku Zangpo Drakpa’s Sampa Lhundrupma prayer, which is counted as the final chapter of the Le’u Dünma or Prayer in Seven Chapters.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas Rinchen Terdzö Chokling Tersar Tukdrup Yizhin Norbu 31 May 2013
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
As stated in the colophon this prayer to the Guru of Oḍḍiyāna is extracted from a biography which Chokgyur Lingpa revealed as a treasure (gter ma) at Karmé Damchen Drak (karma'i dam can brag).
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas Testament Chokling Tersar
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
This concise biography of the eighth-century master from Uḍḍīyana, Guru Padmasambhava, who established Buddhism in Tibet, was revealed in 1856 by the great treasure-revealer Chokgyur Lingpa as part of the Sevenfold Cycle of Profundity (zab pa skor bdun). The text consists of ten short chapters, each related to a different aspect of the master’s life and activities.
Biography Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas Chokling Tersar 6 Feb 2017
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Khyentse Rinpoche invokes the eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche (gu ru mtshan brgyad) by drawing on key lines from the famous Mañjuśrīnāmasaṃgīti (Chanting the Names of Mañjuśrī).
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 14 May 2019
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
This prayer to Guru Padmasambhava incorporates the twelve syllables of the Vajra Guru mantra, elaborating upon their meaning in different ways in each of the eight chapters.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 20 Apr 2020
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
A short prayer to Guru Padmākara, written at the request of the late Sharpa Tsenam, who played an important role in the construction of Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche's Zandokpalri Monastery in Kalimpong.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 23 Sep 2016
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
A short supplication to Guru Padmasambhava combined with an aspiration based on the so-called Four Dharmas of turning one's mind toward the Dharma, making progress on the path, clarifying confusion, and allowing confusion to dawn as wisdom.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 16 Oct 2019
by Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje
This very short prayer to the three kāyas, the dharmakāya Amitābha, sambhogakāya Avalokiteśvara and nirmāṇakāya Guru Padmasambhava, for 'clearing obstacles from the path' (bar chad lam sel) was composed by the treasure-revealer Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas 31 May 2013
by Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje
The famous tertön (gter ston) Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje wrote this brief prayer to Guru Padmasambhava Tötreng Tsal for the spontaneous fulfilment of wishes (bsam pa lhun grub) at the request of his consort and son.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas 31 May 2013
by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima
A four-line prayer to Guru Padmasambhava, Longchen Rabjam and Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Prayers 5 Feb 2020
by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima
This prayer of invocation, which was written by the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche during a period of political unrest, calls upon Guru Padmasambhava to protect Tibetans from aggressors and the ravages of war. More recently, it was redistributed at the behest of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, who recognized its continued relevance amid the turmoil of the twentieth century.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Nyingma Mönlam Averting Obstacles 16 May 2015
by Dodrupchen Jigme Trinle Özer
This four-line prayer is among the most popular of prayers to Guru Padmasambhava. In the colophon Jigme Trinle Özer records that it was spoken by the Guru himself during a visionary encounter.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas 31 May 2013
by Dudjom Lingpa
A short, four-line supplication to Guru Padmasambhava, embodiment of all the buddhas of the past, present and future.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 27 Apr 2021
by Dudjom Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche composed this short prayer invoking the Abbot, Master and Dharma-King (Khen Lob Chö Sum), i.e., Śāntarakṣita, Guru Padmasambhava and Tri Songdetsen, at Samyé monastery in Tibet at the request of his son, Thinley Norbu Rinpoche.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Nyingma 18 Nov 2018
by Dudjom Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche wrote this short prayer when he was engaged in long-life practice at Māratika cave in Nepal, the sacred site where Guru Rinpoche achieved immortality with his consort, Mandāravā.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Longevity 14 Feb 2020
by Dudjom Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche tells us that he wrote this prayer to Guru Rinpoche "for the peace and happiness of the world, at a time when we are all afflicted both physically and mentally by all kinds of outer and inner circumstances."
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 31 May 2013
by Dzongter Kunzang Nyima
This popular Sampa Lhundrupma (bsam pa lhun grub ma) prayer to Padmasambhava was revealed as a terma by Dzongter Kunzang Nyima, alias Jigme Nüden Dorje, the grandson and speech incarnation of Dudjom Lingpa (1835–1904).
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 10 Jan 2022
by Fifth Dalai Lama
The Great Fifth Dalai Lama wrote this prayer to Guru Padmasambhava in his eight manifestations, calling upon him to remember his pledge to Tibet and its people, for recitation on the tenth day of each lunar month.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 4 Jul 2018
by Fourteenth Dalai Lama
This prayer to Guru Padmasambhava, calling upon him to remember his pledge to come to the aid of Tibet and its people, was composed in 1980 at the request of the cabinet of the Tibetan government-in-exile.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 5 Oct 2005
by Garwang Chökyi Gyaltsen
This supplication to Guru Padmasambhava, revealed as a treasure (terma) by the Fourth Shechen Rabjam, has been recommended by the current Rabjam Rinpoche for its special potency in times of crisis.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas 9 Sep 2021
by Gönpo Tseten Rinpoche
A simple invocation of Guru Padmasambhava as the unique embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas throughout space and time.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 1 Apr 2019
by Jamgön Amnye Zhab Ngawang Kunga Sönam
Amnye Zhab Ngawang Kunga Sönam composed this supplication to Guru Padmasambhava for the swift fulfilment of all wishes in 1641, when war and chaos were afflicting the regions of Ü and Tsang. The prayer is included within the Compendium of Sādhanas (sgrub thabs kun btus).
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Compendium of Sādhanas 3 Oct 2022
by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye
Jamgön Kongtrul wrote this biographical prayer (rnam thar gsol 'debs) to Guru Padmasambhava at the request of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. It focuses on the deeds the Precious Guru is said to have performed on the tenth day of each month, when he is commemorated by his followers.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Biographical Prayers Rinchen Terdzö 31 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
A four-line prayer to Orgyen Dorje Chang—the Vajradhara of Oḍḍiyāna—to purify habitual patterns and realize the clear light of rigpa.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 29 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
A short supplication of Guru Padmasambhava as the Vajradhara of Oḍḍiyāna (Orgyen Dorje Chang), together with Yeshe Tsogyal and others, written at the behest of a ḍākinī named Lhakar Drolma (possibly to be identified with Lakar Tsering Chödrön).
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 Apr 2021
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
This prayer was composed in 1956, the Fire Monkey year, at Samye, while Jamyang Khyentse was offering a tsok feast in the presence of the special ‘Looks Like Me’ image of Guru Padmasambhava (gu ru nga 'dra ma) .
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 29 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
A heartfelt prayer to Guru Rinpoche, the precious master of Oḍḍiyāna, who is referred to as the embodiment of all the buddhas' aspirations and the sole ally and protector of the Tibetan people.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 21 Apr 2021
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
Written in 1934/35, this short prayer identifies our own pristine awareness, or rigpa, as Guru Padmasambhava, the Lake-born Vajra (mtsho skyes rdo rje).
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 29 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
Composed in 1919, when Jamyang Khyentse was just twenty-six years old.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 20 Jul 2022
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
A four-line prayer to Guru Padmākara, the embodiment of all gurus, chosen deities and ḍākinīs, for the pacification of obstacles and the spontaneous fulfilment of all wishes.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 29 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
Written in 1956, this is a prayer to Guru Padmasambhava and his consorts, especially Mandāravā and Yeshe Tsogyal.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 29 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
An invocation of Guru Padmasambhava as the Vajradhara of Oḍḍiyāna (Orgyen Dorje Chang), embodiment of the five kāyas (dharmakāya, sambhogakāya, nirmāṇakāya, svabhāvikakāya and abhisaṃbodhikāya).
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 21 Apr 2021
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
A fervent appeal to the great master of Oḍḍiyāna for the fulfilment of all dharmic aspirations, which Jamyang Khyentse says he composed as a means to refresh his own memory.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 21 Apr 2021
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
A very short, six-line prayer to Guru Padmākara for the elimination of obstacles and fulfilment of wishes.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 29 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö wrote this prayer in Lhodrak Kharchu on the tenth day of the monkey month in the monkey year (1956)—a point in the Tibetan calendar that holds particular significance for followers of Guru Padmasambhava.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 29 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
A four-line prayer to Guru Padmasambhava composed with a new pen offered by someone named Chöpel (chos 'phel).
Songs and Poems 13 Jun 2023
by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
This prayer beautifully summarizes the Padma Kathang (The Chronicles of Padma), one of the most famous and influential of Guru Padmasambhava's many biographies. It reveals how Guru Rinpoche manifests in an infinite variety of forms in order to protect and spread the Buddhadharma.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Biographical Prayers Rinchen Terdzö 18 Mar 2017
by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
This brief prayer to Guru Padmākara, which Khyentse Wangpo says came to him spontaneously, includes requests to dispel all obstacles and fulfil all wishes.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas Compendium of Sādhanas Tsasum Drildrup 31 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
These verses to be recited before and after prayers to Guru Padmasambhava, especially the famous Prayer in Seven Chapters (le'u bdun ma), include the practices of taking refuge and arousing bodhicitta, a seven-branch offering, the generation and dissolution of a visualisation, and the dedication of merit.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Le'u Dünma Termas Nyingma Mönlam 31 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
This poetic prayer relates the Lotus Light (padma 'od) pure realm of Guru Padmasambhava to the four visions of Dzogchen practice and contains the aspiration that we may all be reborn there, to advance through the four stages of a vidyādhara and swiftly reach the level of the Lake-born Guru himself.
Zangdok Palri Aspirations Guru Rinpoche Prayers Khyentse Kabab Rinchen Terdzö 31 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
This is a complete set of practices, including taking refuge, generating bodhicitta, visualization, invocation, seven-branch offering, heartfelt prayer—addressed to Guru Padmasambhava, his various manifestations and twenty-five disciples—mantra recitation, and dissolution.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 30 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
A prayer to the Precious Guru of Oḍḍiyāna as the embodiment of all sources of refuge (skyabs gnas kun 'dus) in order to avert all forms of obstacle and hindrance, on the outer, inner and innermost (or 'secret') levels.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Averting Obstacles 31 May 2013
by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
Written in 1850, this is a prayer to the guru, who is understood to be inseparable from Guru Padmasambhava and the true nature of mind, and an aspiration to be reborn in the Lotus Light pure realm, if not already liberated during this life or when clear light dawns at the moment of death.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Zangdok Palri Aspirations 31 May 2013
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 Benefits 30 May 2013
by Jigme Lingpa
A heartfelt prayer for invoking Guru Padmasambhava—"the great guru of Oḍḍiyāna"—as the embodiment of all sources of refuge and pledging to entrust oneself to him completely in all situations and circumstances, but especially in times of difficulty, during this current degenerate age.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Longchen Nyingtik 30 May 2013
by Jigme Lingpa
Jigme Lingpa himself describes this text as "a prayer invoking and imploring Guru Rinpoche, coupled with an aspiration prayer suitable for daily recitation based on the root words of the way to attain liberation through the experiences of the bardo states." It was inspired by a sense of sorrow and renunciation when, one morning during a retreat near Samye, Jigme Lingpa glimpsed Mount Hepori in the distance and thought about the great events that had taken place there during Padmasambhava's lifetime, little or no trace of which remained.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Dying & the Bardos Zangdok Palri Aspirations Longchen Nyingtik 1 Sep 2006
by Khenchen Ngawang Palzang
A four-line prayer to Guru Padmasambhava requesting the pacification of obstacles and the bestowal of attainments.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 21 Jul 2019
by Longchen Rabjam and Jigme Lingpa
This prayer to Guru Padmasambhava for the swift fulfilment of all wishes begins with a verse from ‘The Infinite Cloud Banks of Profound Meaning’ (zab don rgya mtsho'i sprin phung), which is part of Longchen Rabjam’s Khandro Yangtik (mkha' 'gro yang tig), and concludes with several verses written by Jigme Lingpa. It is said to be particularly beneficial for Tibet, as it has the power to pacify illness, prevent famine and border invasions, and contribute to the welfare of the teachings and beings.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Khandro Yangtik Nyingma Mönlam 27 Apr 2013
attributed to Menlungpa Mikyö Dorje
One of the most famous four-line prayers to Guru Padmasambhava. It is attributed to Menlungpa Mikyö Dorje, who is also credited with a detailed commentary on the prayer. The final line is often adapted to turn the text into a tea-offering (ja mchod).
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 12 Apr 2019
by Minling Chung Rinpoche
The late Minling Chung Rinpoche, Ngawang Chödrak (1908–1980), wrote this plaintive supplication to Guru Rinpoche in 1973, during the cultural revolution.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 13 Jul 2012
by Mipham Rinpoche
A simple four-line prayer to the Lotus-born Guru of Oḍḍiyāna for the elimination of all obstacles and the spontaneous fulfilment of all aspirations.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 31 May 2013
by Mipham Rinpoche
This short text in verse, written in 1902, outlines the twelve major deeds of Guru Padmasambhava, which are to be commemorated in the course of a year—a different deed being recalled on the tenth day of each month.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 31 May 2013
by Mipham Rinpoche
A short prayer to the eight manifestations of Guru Padmasambhava, eight vidyādharas, eight bodhisattvas, and eight maṇḍalas of Kagye (bka' brgyad). It was composed in 1897.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 31 May 2013
by Nyangral Nyima Özer
This prayer in 26 verses recounts the major events of the life of Guru Padmasambhava, from his miraculous birth upon a lotus to his final departure from Tibet for the land of the rakṣasas. Upon recollecting each stage or episode in the Guru's life, the reader requests empowerment and blessings.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Biographical Prayers Termas Rinchen Terdzö 22 Aug 2017
by Nyangral Nyima Özer
This brief Prayer in Seven Chapters (gsol 'debs le'u bdun ma) is said to have been discovered by the great tertön Nyangral Nyima Özer at Samye Monastery.
Le'u Dünma Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas 31 May 2013
by Pawo Lerab Tsal
This prayer to Guru Rinpoche by the eighteenth-century master Pawo Lerab Tsal, aka Cheyöl Rigdzin Chenmo, invokes Padmasambhava’s pledge (thugs dam) to care for and protect the Tibetan people.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 31 May 2013
by Rangrik Dorje
This very short prayer to Guru Padmasambhava, for 'clearing obstacles from the path' (bar chad lam sel) was composed by the treasure-revealer Rangrik Dorje of Nyarong.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 Jun 2018
by Rangrik Dorje
This very short prayer to Guru Padmasambhava, for 'spontaneously fulfilling all wishes (bsam pa lhun grub) was composed by the treasure-revealer Rangrik Dorje of Nyarong.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 Jun 2018
by Rangrik Dorje
A seven-line prayer to Guru Padmasambhava for the elimination of all obstacles and the fulfilment of all wishes.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 Jun 2018
by Rangrik Dorje
This brief invocation, composed at the request of government officials, calls upon Guru Padmasambhava to remember his pledge to come to the aid of Tibet and its people.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 Jun 2018
by Rangrik Dorje
A brief prayer to Guru Tsokye Dorje—'Lake-Born Vajra'—for the elimination of all obstacles on the spiritual path.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 Jun 2018
by Rangrik Dorje
A brief prayer to Guru Padmasambhava for protection against adversity and the fulfilment of all wishes.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 22 Jun 2018
by Ratna Lingpa
A four-line prayer to Guru Padmasambhava, which Ratna Lingpa received during a visionary journey to Zangdokpalri (zangs mdog dpal ri), the Copper-Colored Mountain of Glory.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Zangdok Palri Aspirations 20 Mar 2023
by Ratna Lingpa
A prayer to Guru Rinpoche recounting eleven significant deeds in his life: 1) forming the enlightened intention to tame beings, 2) descending into the lotus flower, 3) spontaneously taking birth, 4) enjoying the pleasures of a prince, 5) taking ordination, 6) practicing various austerities, 7) overcoming Māra's hosts, 8) attaining complete awakening, 9) turning the wheel of the Dharma, 10) engaging in yogic disciplines, and 11) hiding terma treasures to spread the Dharma far and wide.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Biographical Prayers Rinchen Terdzö 30 Sep 2017
by Ratna Lingpa
In this brief treasure text, Padmasambhava prophesies the many ways in which he will reveal himself to disciples in the future. He encourages his students to pray to him continually and gives specific instructions on how to invoke him on the tenth day. The text concludes with a description of the destined revealer of this treasure, Ratna Lingpa.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Rinchen Terdzö 16 Jan 2019
by Shechen Gyaltsab Gyurme Pema Namgyal
A four-line prayer to Guru Padmasambhava for the elimination of obstacles and the fulfilment of wishes.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 10 Jun 2021
by Shechen Gyaltsab Gyurme Pema Namgyal
A four-line prayer to Orgyen Dorje Chang—the Vajradhara of Oḍḍiyāna—as the embodiment of all sources of refuge.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 10 Jun 2021
by Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
Rabjam Rinpoche composed this brief three-verse prayer to Padmasambhava when visiting the hidden land of Pemakö, sacred to the Guru.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers 20 May 2021
by Tulku Bakhal Mukpo
The original revelation of The Prayer Which Removes All Obstacles from the Path (Barché Lamsel), which was later 're-revealed' in virtually identical form by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Termas Rinchen Terdzö 9 Oct 2023
by Tulku Zangpo Drakpa
This famous prayer to Guru Padmasambhava for the spontaneous fulfilment of wishes forms the outer section of The Guru’s Heart Practice: The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel (thugs sgrub yid bzhin nor bu). This version of the prayer, without the colophon, appears in volume thirteen of the Compendium of Sādhanas compiled by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Compendium of Sādhanas 3 Mar 2020

Sacred Places

by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
A list of eight sacred places associated with each of the Kagyé deities, as well as five sacred sites related to Guru Padmasambhava's enlightened body, speech, mind, qualities and activity.
Tibet Kagyé Pilgrimage 4 Nov 2022

Songs

by Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok
A spontaneous song of lamentation composed at Tso Pema, India, in 1990 and later transcribed from an audio recording.
Songs and Poems 29 Mar 2019

Guru Dewa Chenpo

Texts related to the Guru of Great Bliss or Guru Dewa Chenpo (gu ru bde ba chen po) form of Guru Padmasambhava.
4 texts

Guru Drakpo

Texts related to Guru Drakpo (gu ru drag po), the wrathful manifestation of Guru Padmasambhava, in all his various forms.
Restricted 2 texts

Guru Loden Chokse

Texts related to Guru Loden Chokse (gu ru blo ldan mchog sred), one of the eight manifestations or 'names' (mtshan brgyad) of Guru Padmasambhava.
1 text

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