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ISSN 2753-4812

ISSN 2753-4812

Three Jewels Series

Texts on the theme of the Three Jewels (triratna, dkon mchog gsum) or Triple Gem, i.e., Buddha, Dharma and Saṅgha:

Auspiciousness

Verses of Auspiciousness

from the Words of the Buddha

These three famous verses, related to the Three Jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Saṅgha, are drawn from a longer text that appears in the Kangyur and in the Tengyur, where the text is attributed to Nāgārjuna. The version here is taken from the Compendium of Sādhanas.

Auspiciousness Compendium of Sādhanas

Praise

In Praise of the Three Jewels

by Mātṛceṭa

This short text, which is included in the Tengyur (Toh 1144), consists of only four verses, paying homage to the Buddha, Dharma and Saṅgha from the Mahāyāna perspective.

Praise Tengyur

In Praise of the Three Jewels

by Vasubandhu

A very short text included in the Tengyur (Toh 1146), which praises the Buddha, Dharma and Saṅgha from a Mahāyāna perspective.

Praise Tengyur

Recollection

The Noble Sūtra of Recalling the Three Jewels

from the Words of the Buddha

The Sūtra of Recalling the Three Jewels is a popular sūtra in the Tibetan tradition, expressing the qualities of the Buddha, Dharma and Saṅgha. It has inspired a number of commentaries, from Tāranātha (1575–1643), Könchok Jigme Wangpo (1728–1791), Minyak Kunzang Sonam (1823–1905), Ju Mipham (1846–1912), and others.

Kangyur

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Courtesy of Himalayan Art Resources

Further information:

BDRC T1760 (dkon mchog gsum)

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