Translations by Ane Ngawang Tsöndrü

• A Prayer of Aspiration for the Mountain of Glory by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

An aspiration to be reborn on the Copper-Coloured Mountain of Glory, or Zangdok Palri, in the company of Guru Padmasambhava and his retinue.

• Prayer to Gyarong Khandro Dechen Wangmo by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

This prayer to the extraordinary Gyarong Khandro Dechen Wangmo, who was considered to be an emanation of Mandāravā, was written by Jamyang Khyentse at the request of Khandro Tsering Chödrön (1929–2011).

• The Gathering of Blessings: A Guru Yoga by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A simple, unelaborate practice based on the principle that "naked ordinary awareness... is the wisdom mind of the glorious guru."

• The Sweet-Sounding Song that Fulfils All Aims: A Prayer to Noble Tārā Combined with Her Root Mantra by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

This brief supplication to the saviouress Tārā incorporates and expands upon the literal meaning of the syllables of her root mantra (oṃ tāre tuttāre ture svāhā).

• Great Clouds of First-Portion Offerings for Prosperity by Mipham Rinpoche

This brief 'first-portion' offering (phud mchod) to Gesar and his retinue for the sake of prosperity, which Mipham composed in 1872, is said to bring about "the four treasures of longevity, glory, wealth and prosperity," and fulfilment of all wishes and requirements.

• The Secret Path of Wisdom: A Prayer of Aspiration for the Mountain of Glory by Mipham Rinpoche

A brief prayer to be reborn on the Copper-Coloured Mountain of Glory, or Zangdok Palri, in the presence of Guru Padmasambhava, and to complete the path to enlightenment in that pure realm, so as to work for others’ benefit.

• Visualization and Recitation of the Six-Syllable Mantra of Avalokiteśvara by Mipham Rinpoche

This simple practice of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, includes a visualisation to accompany the recitation of the six-syllable mantra, oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ, or, optionally, the seven-syllable mantra, oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ hrīḥ.

• In Praise of Glorious Vajrasattva by Patrul Rinpoche

In this series of verses Patrul Rinpoche praises the deity Vajrsattva (rdo rje sems dpa') by describing his unique qualities, forms and functions.

• Topical Outline of the Prayer That Swiftly Fulfils All Wishes (Sampa Nyur Drupma) by Patrul Rinpoche

A topical outline explaining the four major divisions of this popular prayer to Guru Padmasambhava which combines verses from both Longchen Rabjam and Jigme Lingpa.

• Yearning for Mountain Solitude by Patrul Rinpoche

Verses in praise of mountain solitude inspired by a recognition of the turbulence and futility of ordinary affairs and interactions, including some aspects of monastic life.

• The Swift Path to Great Bliss: A Sādhana of Amitābha, Buddha of Limitless Light by Tertön Sogyal

Deciphered by the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, this sādhana of Amitābha is among the most famous revelations of Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa.