Rigdzin Düpa Series

Texts related to Rigdzin Düpa (rig 'dzin 'dus pa), or Vidyādhara Assembly, the inner guru sādhana from the Longchen Nyingtik cycle revealed by Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798):

Commentaries

A Glimpse of the Crucial Points: The Vidyādhara's Manual of Concealed Instructions

by Jigme Lingpa

Four sets of concealed instructions (gab byang) related to the practice of Rigdzin Düpa (Vidyādhara Assembly), on 1) the wisdom deity, 2) the mantra, 3) the palanquin (do li) samādhi, and 4) the results of the practice.

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The Casket of Siddhis: A Recitation Manual for “Vidyādhara Assembly” (Rigdzin Düpa)

by Jigme Lingpa

A guide to the approach and accomplishment practices for the guru sādhana known as Vidyādhara Assembly (Rigdzin Düpa), belonging to the Longchen Nyingtik cycle revealed by Jigme Lingpa.

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Consecration

A Brief Practice of Consecrating Amṛta for the Vidyādhara Assembly

by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

Verses for consecrating 'medicine' (sman), or amṛta, as part of the Rigdzin Düpa (Vidyādhara Assembly) practice from the Longchen Nyingtik.

Empowerment

Shower of Indestructible Splendour: A Self-Initiation for the Guru Practice of the Vidyādhara Assembly, from the Heart-Essence of the Vast Expanse

by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche wrote this self-initiation (bdag 'jug) for the Vidyādhara Assembly (Rigdzin Düpa) when he presided over a group practice (tshogs sgrub) in Bhutan and the need for such a text became clear. The practice of self-initiation, he says, "restores the power of the four empowerments, heals impairments and breakages of enlightened body, speech and mind, and offers a training in maturing through self-entry to the maṇḍala."

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Fulfilment

The Vajra Lute: A Brief Fulfilment for the Guru Practice of Vidyādhara-Assembly

by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

A brief fulfilment (skong ba) practice to be recited as part of the gaṇacakra offering for the Longchen Nyingtik guru practice of Rigdzin Düpa (Vidyādhara Assembly).

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Lineage Prayers

The Jewel Necklace: A Prayer to the Lineage of the Gathering of Vidyādharas, from the Heart-Essence of the Vast Expanse

by Adzom Gyalse Gyurme Dorje

This brief lineage prayer for the guru practice of the Longchen Nyingtik, the Gathering of Vidyādharas (Rigdzin Düpa), was written by Adzom Gyalse Gyurme Dorje in 1956 at the behest of Pema Kunzang Rangdrol (1916–1984).

Lineage Prayers

Rain of Siddhis: A Prayer to the Lineage of Rigdzin Düpa

by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima

A prayer to the various masters of the lineage of Vidyādhara Assembly (rig 'dzin 'dus pa), the inner guru sādhana from the Longchen Nyingtik cycle revealed by Jigme Lingpa.

Lineage Prayers

A Constant Stream of Blessings: A Prayer to the Eight Supreme Vidyādharas of India

by Dodrupchen Jigme Trinle Özer

A prayer to the eight great vidyādharas of India who were entrusted with the Kagyé teachings.

Lineage Prayers Eight Vidyādharas

Longevity

The Quintessence of Deathless Amṛta: A Concise Method for Conferring the Long-Life Empowerment of the Vidyādharas Multiple Times

by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

A simple liturgy to be recited when conferring the long-life empowerment of the vidyādharas from the Longchen Nyingtik multiple times.

Empowerment Longevity Restricted

The Vase of Immortal Life: The Long-Life Practice of the Vidyādharas, from the Heart-Essence of the Vast Expanse

by Jigme Lingpa

This longevity practice related to Rigdzin Düpa (The Vidyādhara Assembly) includes a means of attaining immortality through Amitāyus and a summoning of longevity (tshe 'gugs) that invokes the eight vidyādharas.

Longevity Termas Eight Vidyādharas Restricted

Offerings

Rigdzin Düpa Amṛta Offering

by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima

Verses for offering 'medicine' (sman), or amṛta, as part of the Rigdzin Düpa (Vidyādhara Assembly) practice from the Longchen Nyingtik.

Amṛta Offering

Sādhanas

The Vidyādhara Assembly (Rigdzin Düpa), the Inner Practice from the Heart-Essence of the Vast Expanse

by Jigme Lingpa

The inner guru practice Vidyādhara Assembly (Rigdzin Düpa) features Guru Padmasambhava and Mandāravā at the centre of the maṇḍala, surrounded by the eight vidyādharas, twenty-five disciples and other deities.

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Rigdzin Düpa Series

Commentaries

Consecration

Empowerment

Fulfilment

Lineage Prayers

Longevity

Offerings

Sādhanas

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