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ISSN 2753-4812
ISSN 2753-4812

Saving Lives Series

Saving Lives

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Texts related to the practice of saving the lives of animals due to be slaughtered, also known as 'freeing lives' (tshe thar):

Advice

by Khenpo Chime Rigdzin
A record of the most crucial point from a conversation with Khenpo Tsultrim Lodrö of Larung Gar, emphasizing the importance of leaving aside all selfish concern when engaging in such practices as releasing animals from captivity.
Advice Ethical Guidelines 21 Mar 2024

Commentaries

by Chatral Rinpoche
In a series of poetic verses Chatral Rinpoche explains the purpose and benefit of saving the lives of endangered animals, especially those due to be slaughtered, as it is a practice of protection from harm and an expression of universal compassion.
Benefits 3 Mar 2005

Practices

by Dodrupchen Jigme Trinle Özer
This text contains all the recitations required for the practice of tsethar, freeing animals or ransoming their lives; it includes the aspiration that they may be freed from sickness, harmful influences and fears, and ultimately attain perfect liberation and omniscience.
10 Jun 2015
by Jamgön Kongtrul
This simple practice of 'freeing lives' (tshe thar), which is included in the Rinchen Terdzö, was arranged by Jamgön Kongtrul Rinpoche, who drew mainly upon The Innermost Secret, Unsurpassed Longevity Practice (tshe sgrub yang gsang bla med) of Longsal Nyingpo (1625–1692).
Rinchen Terdzö 23 Jan 2022
by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo
This popular liturgy for saving the lives of animals includes practices of taking refuge and generating bodhicitta, as well as the recitation of mantras and dhārāṇīs, visualization, and prayers of auspiciousness, dedication and aspiration.
22 Jun 2021
compiled by Metrul Tendzin Gyatso
A simple practice of 'freeing lives' (tshe thar) compiled from the writings of Ju Mipham and the First Dodrupchen Rinpoche.
by Mipham Rinpoche
A simple practice of 'freeing lives' (tshe thar) composed by Mipham Rinpoche in 1897.
29 Jan 2019

Related Topics

Ethical Guidelines Longevity

Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol

Painting by Drugu Choegyal Rinpoche

Further information:

BDRC T444 (tshe thar)

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