There are two different editions with two different titles, but its the same book. As a mahayana practice, it is undertaken with a bodhichitta aim to purify all our karma in order to reach enlightenment as quickly as possible in order to be best able to help all limited beings sentient beings. So im also trying to understand which visualization would go with the heruka vajrasattva practice. In order to pacify all the obscurations accumulated since beginningless times, and in order to restore broken pledges1, one should practice this meditation regularly. When buton, a great sakya master, put together the kangyur, the collection of the words of the buddha, he included only those works which have a sanskrit original. I mean, of course theres refuge, bodhichitta, the four immeasurables that goes without saying as the beginning. As a help with round 1 rainbows colors can also be visualized in the form of rainbow cake sprinkles. Vajrasattva can be represented with or without his consort vajrasattvatmika, also white in colour, who will almost always be symbolized with a kapala and a kartika. So in sadhana practice or whatever, by using the imagination i am building up the causes for actually being able to work with the energy systems to experience all the stages of this process. After i pass away and my pure doctrine is absent, you will appear as. Therefore we are extremely fortunate if we can make a connection with heruka chakrasamvara especially in the current kaliyuga age. Vajrasattva, the great purifier, among the most powerful. Lama zopa rinpoche has composed this short vajrasattva practice and requested that it be published in a pocketsized format that is easy for people to carry round and have available at all times.
His wisdom intent is enriched by the three neighs which is too vast a subject to explain right now. Rizong rinpoche after he had conferred a vajrasattva initiation at lam rim buddhist centre on monday 11th august. Vajrasattva is one of the earliest practices in vajrayana buddhism and is also central to shingon. Thus, we can be like the great atishawhenever we notice we have broken a vow or created any other kind of negative karma, we can whip out our little vajrasattva book and purify that negativity. Any practice of vajrasattva is related to the practices of confession tib. Hayagriva is the universal ruler of all that appears and exists. Heruka vajrasattva tsog offering pdf fpmt foundation store. This is an explanation of heruka vajrasattva practice, not the ngondro version. Khenpo sherab sangpo suggests that his students recite this mantra 21. The benefits of purification with heruka vajrasattva. The wrathful heruka vajrasattva mantra is the one practised in the preliminaries of the dro kalacakra tradition and the mantra is slightly different with the name. Essence of vajrayana is the first complete explanation in english of the highest yoga tantra practice of heruka body mandala. The wrathful heruka vajrakilaya is a tibetan buddhist yidam or meditational deity who embodies the energetic activity wylie. The vajrasattvamantraseminar first of all, a few words about vajrasattva.
Pdf becoming vajrasattva download full pdf book download. The seven supplications to tara virtual retreat with khenpo samdup rinpoche. Vajrasattva retreat sadhanas ebook ebook written by fpmt. The vajrasattva practice is one of the preliminary practices in all four schools of tibetan buddhism. Heruka vajrasattva practice on the crown of my head on a lotus and moondisc7, are vajrasattva father and mother, their bodies white in colour, with one face and two arms, holding vajra and bell and curved knife and skullcup, and embracing each other. Heruka vajrasattva practice is said to be particularly powerful for purifying the. Buddha heruka is a manifestation of all the buddhas enlightened compassion, and by relying upon him we can swiftly attain a pure selfless joy and bring true happiness to others. This sadhana practice is intended only for those people who have received the vajrasattva yabyum initiation from a qualified lama.
Vajrasattva is a manifestation of buddha conquerer vajradhara and his practice is one of the most powerful healing and purification techniques in vajrayana buddhism. Vajrasattva practice is so important generally, and especially nowadays in the world, when there is not only global warming, but many other problems. To increase our mindfulness we reflected on the way actions lead to their results. Tushita is a centre for the study and practice of buddhism from the tibetan mahayana tradition. The categories and meaning of the hundred syllable heruka. Sakya trizin youtube purification mantra of five elements drukmo gyal duration. There are so many other dangersof war and sicknesses, cancer, and so many people whom you know are dying. And this triple purification starts with the full vajrasattva practice with the heruka tajtra of the mantra. Lama yeshe of fpmt fame has a book out on heruka vajrasattva practice.
Teaching and heruka vajrasattva initiation with yangten rinpoche. The force of absorbed concentration, the force of discriminating awareness, the factor of absorbed concentration for attaining a purified state and the factor of joyful perseverance for attaining a purified state these four are, in turn. In east asia, these are called wisdom kings herukas represent the embodiment of indivisible bliss and emptiness. A short sadhana of vajrasattva yabyum according to the gelug tradition of tibetan buddhism adapted from the union of the three purifications of shri chakrasamvara pel kor. Heruka vajrasattva tsog offering pdfthis practice requires the student to have permissionempowerment received from a qualified master in order to engage in the selfgeneration of the deity. The one hundred syllable vajra heruka mantra comes from the abhidhanauttaratantra, a commentary tantra on cakrasamvara. Common to all four traditions of tibetan buddhism, the practice of vajrasattva is used to. It is also very important for the purification of wrongdoing in general, but especially violations of vows or commitments, and in particular. Vajrasattva practice instructions gar drolma buddhist. A short vajrasattva practice lama zopa rinpoche on. Shri herukas name is then substituted for vajrasattvas name in the 100syl lable mantra. Herukas practice is one of the highest tantras in buddhism and is unique because it is the only tantra whose effectiveness increases as the times degenerate further. Fpmt has published the practices as pdfs which have been. Every being that lives in this world has no choice but to follow hayagrivas command.
Vajrasattva practice kagyu chinese buddhist encyclopedia. Were located in northern india, in the forested hills above the town of mcleod ganj, dharamsala the seat in. Even in public or when riding his horse, as soon as he noticed a breach of his ethics, he would stop what he was doing, drop to one knee and then and there, purify it with the four opponent. Heruka vajrasattva retreat sadhana torma offering abbreviated heruka vajrasattva sadhana a short vajrasattva meditation heruka vajrasattva tsog dedication prayers and long life prayers multiplying mantras rituals for commencing the retreat a simple vajrasattva practice without consort explanation of the. Gaden choling description for a december 2017 vajrasattva initiation. However, it is permitted to do this practice without such. This meditation is mentioned in the mahayoga tantras, the special. The section on meditating on the teacher as vajrasattva to cleanse all obscurations teaches. Becoming vajrasattva by thubten yeshe and thubten zopa book. Heruka vajrasattva tsog offering pdf this practice requires the student to have permissionempowerment received from a qualified master in order to engage in the selfgeneration of the deity. The father is adorned with the six mudra ornaments and the mother with the five mudra ornaments. The practice of vajrasattva is a very effective way of restoring impaired samaya and reinforcing unimpaired samaya. To meditate on vajrasattva is the same as to meditate upon all the buddhas. To the best of my knowledge he doesnt appear anywhere in the other twoyanas either in the hinayana or in the mahayana.
Teachings by kyabje lama zopa rinpoche are extracts from teachings from the vajrasattva retreat and advice given to students regarding life practices. Vajrasattva retreat sadhanas ebook by fpmt books on. Read download becoming vajrasattva pdf pdf download. Vajrasattva meditation the meditation on vajrasattva is, according to the tantric tradition, very bene. Before engaging in either of these practices it is necessary to receive an. The sanskrit version of the one hundred syllable vajrasattva mantra in the puja book.
Vajrasattva the practice of purification thangka mandala. His hundredsyllable mantra is the quintessence of all mantras. Heruka vajrasattva the deity in embrace with a consort manifests the unity of the fully developed masculine and feminine energy. How to practice vajrasattva 100 syllable mantra, youtube. And then you have a voidness meditation for purification of the mind. The benefits of vajrasattva practice lama yeshe wisdom. Even in public or when riding his horse, as soon as he noticed a breach of his ethics, he would stop what he was doing, drop to one knee and then and there, purify it with the four opponent powers. In part one, geshe kelsang explains with great clarity and precision how we can practise. Vajrasattvas mantra is a powerful purification prayer that invokes the mindstreams of all the buddhas. Teaching and heruka vajrasattva initiation with yangten. In liberation in the palm of your hand pabongka rinpoche explains how the great atisha would purify any negativity, no matter how small, immediately. In paintings the heruka vajrasattva would be painted white while the vajradhara form always appears blue in colour. Another point i could use clarification on is whether heruka vajrasattva practice is usually undertaken after experience with a more standard version of the practice, or if. The practices of buddha heruka and buddha vajrayogini are the highest yoga tantra practices of kadampa buddhism the practice of buddha heruka is explained in geshe kelsangs book, essence of vajrayana.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Not sure about the eight herukas, but i believe terdak lingpas vajrasattva practice is out there. According the heruka root tantra, the best time to offer tsog is. Finalvajrasattvasession 81 lama tsong khapas practice of the thirtyfive buddhas81 calling the guru from afar. On title is becoming vajrasattva and the other is the tantric path of purification. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read vajrasattva retreat sadhanas ebook. And in the kagyu and nyingma systems, heruka is sometimes used as a general name for male deities.
Pdf download vajrasattva meditation free ebooks pdf. In order to practice vajrasattva, your mind must first be made suitable. In liberation in the palm of your hand pabonka rinpoche explains how the great atisha would purify any negativity. Before engaging in either of these practices it is necessary to receive an empowerment and. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Vajrasattva rdorje semsdpa practice is a tantric meditation done for the purification of karma. For these practices and lama yeshes complete vajrasattva teachings, see the tantric path of. Once a week we also did the heruka vajrasattva tsog that.
Vajrasattva is an essentially tantric, essentially vajrayanic figure. Teachings from the vajrasattva retreat pdf lama yeshe. Traditionally one is allowed to practice a sadhana after receiving the empowerment, reading transmission and explanation of that sadhana. Heruka vajrasattva tsog offering pdfthis practice requires the student to have permissionempowerment received from a qualified master in order to engage. Click download or read online button to get vajrasattva meditation book now. Purification of our conscious in buddhist practice the main function of vajrasattva is to purify the veils that cover our conscious. Heruka, is the name of a category of wrathful deities, enlightened beings in vajrayana buddhism that adopt a fierce countenance to benefit sentient beings. Motivation for vajrasattva practice79 tasting tsog80 11thursday, february 11 evening. Vajra heruka mantra for purification translation in english. In physical appearance vajrasattva and vajravidarana are only different because vajrasattva holds a single vajra scepter while vajravidarana holds a double vajra scepter. This is the purpose of this the vajrasattva 100 syllable mantra practice. It also contains commentary, retreat advice, altar setup, and retreat preliminaries by lama thubten yeshe and lama zopa rinpoche.
Pdf vajrasattva meditation download full pdf book download. There are so many sicknesses and other conditions for dying. Vajrasattva 11 notes on vajrasattva at the beginning of our practice we reflected on how rare and precious this human existence is. And this triple purification starts with the full vajrasattva practice with the heruka variant of the mantra. Vajrasattva 3 vajrasattva purification practice a meditation practice on vajrasattva recommended by ven. By lama thubten yeshe, by kyabje lama zopa rinpoche.