Vajrayoginī Series

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Khecharī (Khachöma)

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Texts related to the deity Vajrayoginī (rdo rje rnal 'byor ma):

Aspiration Prayers

An Aspirational Prayer to Behold the Beautiful Face of Khecharī by Tsarchen Losal Gyatso

A prayer of aspiration to meet the Khecarī form of Vajrayoginī face to face and to be led to her celestial pure realm.

Praise

The Staircase Ascending to Khecara: A Praise in Accord with the Arrangement of the Realm of Holy Nāro Khecarī by Ngorchen Könchok Lhundrup

In these verses in praise of the Khecara realm of Vajrayoginī, Könchok Lhundrup provides a poetic description of the place as well as a supplication to be led there by the deity herself.

Songs

Three-Kāya Vajravārāhī Aspiration by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A song invoking the three kāyas of Vajravārāhī and aspiring to attain such a level of attainment for oneself.

Harmonious Clouds of Sublime and Lasting Bliss: A Vajra Song for the Tsok Feast Offering to Venerable and Exalted Vajrayoginī by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

This song for the gaṇacakra feast (tshogs glu) invoking Vajrayoginī and calling upon her to grant the experience of great bliss was composed at the request of Jamgön Jampa Phuntsok.

Testament

Words Spoken at the Moment of Passing by Tra Gelong Tsultrim Dargye

In his final words, Tra Gelong Tsultrim Dargye invokes the Khecharī form of Vajrayoginī, together with her retinue, makes offerings before them, and prays to enter the ranks of the sky-faring ḍākas and ḍākinīs.