Sarasvatī Series

• Ripples on the Ganges: In Praise of the Goddess Sarasvatī by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Jamyang Khyentse composed this poetic hymn to Sarasvatī while travelling along the Ganges river in the Fire Monkey year (1956).

• The Melodious Song of Vajra Harmony: In Praise of Red Sarasvatī by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

This brief tribute to Red Sarasvatī was composed by moonlight during an evening boat trip on the Ganges.

• The Sweet Sound of Perfect Joy: In Praise of the Goddess Sarasvatī by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Jamyang Khyentse wrote this hymn in praise of the goddess Sarasvatī while he was visiting Palpung Monastery in Eastern Tibet. The text includes her mantra, the recitation of which is said to bring increased intelligence.

• The Melody of Youthful Joy: In Praise of Sarasvatī by Longchen Rabjam

This poetic tribute to Sarasvatī, the goddess of eloquence, is taken from Longchenpa's miscellaneous writings.

• A Sādhana of Tārā Sarasvatī by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

This daily practice of Tārā Sarasvatī belongs to the Inner Female Practice (Yumka) of the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse (Longchen Nyingtik), A Treasure Vase Containing the Essence of Great Bliss, through which all enlightened activities are carried out based on the Twenty-One Tārās.

• A Sādhana of White Sarasvatī by Mipham Rinpoche

A simple sādhana of White Sarasvatī, the goddess of eloquence, to bring mastery of speech.

• A Concise Meditation and Mantra Recitation of Sarasvatī from the Heart Essence of the Ḍākinī of Suchness (Chönyi Khandrö Tuktik) revealed by Sera Khandro

A simple practice of Sarasvatī including refuge, bodhicitta, deity visualisation, mantra recitation, praise and dedication of merit.

• Mañjuśrī Series