My father is wisdom. My mother
is selflessness.
My country is of the Dharma. I am sustained by clarity and
confusion.
I have come here to destroy sufferings.
The benefit of observing the great festival of the tenth day
(Tib:TSE-CHU)
10th day
By His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche
Here is contained in brief the benefit of observing the great
festival of the tenth day.
Om Svasti
May we obtain refuge in our future rebirth in the Uddiyana
Vajradhara who removes all difficulties; the mere recollection of
Him brings about the bestowing of many desires, siddhis and
blessings, just as does a wish-granting gem, a wish-granting tree,
and a precious wish granting vessels.
According to the Pad-dong-Tsek-pa (Pad-sdong-brtsegs-pa), that root
Tantra which embodies the mind of the Guru, the Guru himself
proclaimed:
“I am He who is known as the self-originated Lotus,
And who emanated from the heart Center of the Buddha Amitabha.
I am Arya Avalokitesvara who is the light ray of Speech.
I am the brother of all the Dakinis and the king of the Viras.
I am the spiritual activity of all the Buddhas of the three times.
I am he who, possessing great strength of compassion appears as the
Nirmanakaya of the incomparable Samantabhadra Mahavajradhara.
I am a great wave of spiritual activity which converts everyone,
filling the minds of all sentient beings with hope.”
With the voice of the fearless loin which is itself secret
adamantine speech, he reveals his face. From his divine from which
embodies all the Mandalas of the Gurus, Devas and Dakinis.
Particularly to his disciples in the snowy land of Tibet, he has
shown even greater kindness than the actual Buddha himself by his
coming personally to that country, where he is universally known as
Padmasambhava or Pema-jungne (Padma byung-gnas), the Vajra Guru.
For anyone who beholds his deeds, the understanding of a disciple
will grow within him. As for the several occasions which he
displayed he great deeds of his marvelous career (rnam-thar) of the
waxing moon during the twelve months of the year.
The First Month:
On the tenth day of the month of the Hare (yos-zla), having
renounced his kingdom, He practiced austerities, yoga and liberation
in the great cemetery of Sitavana (bSil-bai tshal), the cool forest.
At the time of gathering all the Matrikas and Dakinis under his
power, he became kwon as Guru Santaraksita, the Guru who is the
guardian of peace.
The Second Month:
on the 10th day of the month of the Dragon (brug-zla), He
took Pravrajya ordination from the Bhiksu Ananda. At the time of
demonstrating his attainment of unsurpassed comprehension of all the
knowledge and learning contained in the Sutra and Mantra systems as
taught by various scholars. He became known as Guru Sakya Senge or
Sakyasimha, the Guru who is the lion of the Sakya, and as Loden
Chogse (bLo-lden mChog-sred) or Matiman Vararuci, the Guru
possessing intelligence and Supreme Desire.
The Third Month:
on the 10th day of the month of the Snake (sbrul-zla), at
the time when the king of Zahor tried to burn him alive, by his
magical powers he transformed the middle of the kingdom. Then having
taken up with divine consort Mandarava, at the time of displaying
his adamantine body, he became known as the immortal Pema Jungne (Padma
byung-gnas) or Padmakara, he who is born of the lotus.
The Fourth Month:
on the 10th day of the month of the Horse (rta-zla), when
certain evil ministers of the land of Udiyana tried to burn alive
this Divine couple, by his power he transformed the fire in to a
lake. Then by his magical powers he caused the radiant and
resplendent form of the Divine couple to appear on top of the stem
of a lotus plant,
The Fifth Month:
on the 10th day of the month of the Sheep (lug-zla) since
certain Tirthikas from South India were causing great harm to the
Buddhist doctrine, with his great magical powers he ground the
Tirthikas gods together with their guardians into dust. At the sky
of the victory banner of the doctrine of the Buddha, he became known
as Guru Senge Dradrog (Seng-ge sgra-sgrogs) or Simharavana, the Guru
who roars like the lion.
The Sixth Month:
At sunrise on the 10th day of the month of Monkey
(sPrel-zla), He was born miraculously inside a lotus bud in the
middle of Lake Dhanakosa. At the time of his turning the wheel of
the Dharma for the Dakinis on the island in this lake, He became
known as guru (mTso-kyes rdo-rje). Or Sororuhavajra, the Guru who is
the Lotus-born Vajra.
The Seventh Month:
on the tenth day of the month of the Bird (Bya-zla), the Tirthikas
form Tamradvipa (Zangs-gling) threw him in to the river Ganges. But
having performed a Vajra dance in the sky, by his magical powers he
caused the waters of the river to rivers their flow. Having
awakening faith in them, at the time of establishing the doctrine in
their kingdom, he became known as Kha-ding Tsal (mKha-lding rtsal)
or Khagamana, he who soars in the sky like the Garuda.
The Eighth Month:
On the tenth day of the month of the Dog (khyi-zla), having been
given a poisonous concoction by the Tirthikas, he transformed it
into amrita which could do no harm. Thus in the presence of his own
radiant and health countenance, by his greatly expanded magical
powers, he caused faith to arise in them all. At the time of
converting the Tirthikas together with their retinues to the
doctrine of the Buddha, he became known as Guru Nyima Odzer (nyi-ma
od-zer) or Suryaprabha, the Guru who is like the rays of the sun.
The Ninth Month:
On the tenth day of the Pig (Phag-zla), having assumed the divine
form the Vajrakumara (rDo-rje gzhon-nu) at Yang-le-shod in Nepal, he
bound by fierce oaths the gods and demons of the countries of Nepal
and Tibet. Having performed the Saddhana of Sri Visuddha Heruka (dPal-chen
Yong-dog), at the time of attaining the Vidyadhara stage of the
Supreme Mahamudra, he became known as Guru Dorje Tod-treng
Tsal(rDo-rje thod-phreng rtsal) or Vajra Kapalamalin, the Adamantine
Guru with the garland of skulls.
The Tenth Month:
On the tenth day of the month of the Mouse (Byi-zla) he arrived in
central Tibet. Having subdued the hostile gods and demons of Tibet,
He erected the great monastery of Cho-khor Pal-gyi Samye, and lit
the lamp of the holy Dharma of the Sutras and the Mantras. At the
time of accomplishing the ripening and libration of the fortunate
king and twenty-five disciples, he became known as Guru
Padmasambhava, the lotus-born Guru.
The Twelfth Month:
On the tenth day of the month of the Tiger (sTag-zla), having been
invited by king Indra Boddhi, the king of the country of Uddiyana,
he was installed as the crown prince, and received in marriage as
his wife the princess Bhasadhara(‘Od’ chang-ma). At the time of his
preserving this kingdom in accordance with the Dharma, he became
known as Guru Padma Gyalpo (Padma rgyal-po) or Padma Raja, the Guru
who is the lotus King.
The Eleventh Month:
On the tenth day of the month of the Ox (glang zla), having conjured
up his wrathful form at Paro, at Tak-tsang, and elsewhere in Monyul
(the country of Bhutan), He put under oath all the local deities and
treasure guidance (gzhi-bdag). He then concealed in both central and
remote places within the Himalayas those hidden treasures which are
incomprehensible to the mind, consisting of doctrines, jewels and
other holy things. Then, at the time of bestowing secret oral
instructions and making prophesies regarding the protection of the
hidden treasure by the deities. He became known as Guru Dorje Drolo
(rDo-rJe Gro-Lod) or VajraKrodha, the Guru of Adamantine wrath.
Similarly, there are special benefits accruing to us from the
observing of the monthly Pujas on each of the Tenth day great
festivals in the order given above. For example, those evil spirits
which cause the disease will be pacified. Our length of life, virtue
and wealth will increases; and our happiness of mind, quick
encourage, and brilliance of personality will likewise increase.
Both human beings and non human spirit will gather under our power;
our dominion and prosperity will increase; and the local deities and
the guardian spirits will heed us as if they are our servants. The
harm and injury caused by the Lord of Death and the eight groups of
spirits will be mitigated. Our moral precepts will be completely
purified and our wisdom will radiate into every area. The dangers
due to unfavorable planets and stars, unlucky days, enemies and
thieves will no longer threaten us; good fortune and well being will
increase everywhere at home and abroad. The mischief due to
earth-spirits (sa-bdag), Nagas, and fierce subterranean beings (gNyan)
will likewise no longer threaten us; and the Dharma Protectors and
the Guardians will accomplish those deeds with which they are
charged. The damaged caused by are hindrances, enemies, and evil
spirits will be ameliorated; and will gather under our power
whatever we desire. Diseases which cause the body to waste away will
be cleansed; bodily health and happiness of mind for ourselves as
well as our friends and relatives will increase; and we will obtain
whatever object we contemplate. Unlucky periods among the days,
months and years, as well as ill omen generally, will be mitigated;
and we will fully recover whatever dominion and good fortune we may
have lost. Evil spirits, who cause diseases, such as the Bhutas and
the eight groups of spirits, as well as the conditions of untimely
death will likewise be pacified. We shall be freed from the ill
effects of contagious magic (gtad), the disabling effects of mantras
which impair the function of the intellect (sel) and which disturb
our peace of mind (byad-kha), as well as elemental spirits evoked to
harm us by causing disease or calamity (rbod-gtong). Indeed, our own
body will become as strong as diamond. Hypocritical deeds in
violation of our precepts, such as any defect or default of the
three types of vows, as well as all transgressions of the samaya
vows, will be cleansed; and our mind will become pure. Ultimately
death and other accidental disasters will not arise, and immediately
upon passing from this life we shall be reborn in the presence of
the Guru Himself in the Realm of Lotus Light, Padmaprabhaksetra, (Padma
od zhing). Also, from the practice of reciting the prayers in their
proper order particularly at the time of performing Puja, we shall
become as one who possesses infinite benefits; our accumulated merit
shall be inexhaustible.
According to the Lama Sang-du (bLa ma gSang-dus): “On the Tenth Day
of the monkey month of the monkey year: And on all the Tenth Days of
the other months, my manifestations will emanate throughout Jumbudvipa in particular; and I shall bestow siddhis both ordinary
and supreme. As for those who perform saddhana of the Guru
throughout their entire life. If they persist in this, then at the
time of passing from this present life, they will be absorbed into
my own heart centre.” According to the Treasure tradition (gter-
lung) of Ratna Lingpa: “When who remember me, as if carrying a
pebble in their packet as a reminder, They and I shall indeed be
inseparable To My sons, my disciplines, the king and ministers of
Tibet. On the Tenth Day of each month, I myself will appear: this I
promise. I, Padmasambhava, would never deceive others.” According to
the zhal-dam Ser-treng (Zhal-gdams gser-phreng): I, Urgyen,
particularly on the Tenth Day which is the Great Festival, Will come
to the snowy land of Tibet, Riding upon the rays of sun and moon,
The rainbow, the mists or rain; And shall remove all obstacles
impeding, my devoted disciples. Upon each I shall bestow the four
consecrations which they desire. This is my promise and Padma would
never deceive anyone. If one who is devoted to me always observes
the puja on the Tenth Day. By virtue of practicing the saddhana
according to my instructions, He will realize the well being of the
kingdom.”
He confirmed these adamantine verses, which surely speak the truth,
many times and not one time only. He would never deceive those
disciples appearing in later times who believe in His promise with
all their heart. With ever increasing effort may they spread widely
these festivals which are always productive of benefits and
happiness in one’s present life and in all future life. May this
festival of benefit and joy be always observed everywhere, together
with the Dharma in the presence of those who desire liberation.
Similarly, may these glad tidings be displayed like a beautiful
young maiden attractively be jeweled and graced with well-explained
excellent meanings for every word.
May the messengers of Padma, wander everywhere in every direction.
This text was composed by Jigdral Yeshe Dorje (His Holiness Dudjom
Rinpoche).
May happiness and good fortune come.
This precious text was translated from the original Tibetan into the
English language by Vajranatha (John Reynolds). Done at Santiniketan
this eight Tibetan lunar month in the year of the water-mouse
(September 1972).
May all sentient beings swiftly attain enlightenment.
I prostrate to the Guru, the Yidam and the Dakini.
I, the lowly woman Yeshe Tsogyal, made a great outer, inner
and secret mandala offering and humbly asked:
“O, Master Lotus Born, the work you have done for the
welfare of all sentient beings here in Tibet, in this and in
future lives, is vast. No one of such extreme kindness has
ever come before, nor shall any come again. The practices
you have given us are like essential nectar; though I am a
lowly woman, of this I have no doubt.
However, sentient beings in the future will have profuse
thoughts and tremendous aggression; they will have wrong
views towards the Holy Dharma, and in particular they will
blaspheme the supreme teachings of the Secret Mantra. At
that time, plague, famine and war will be widespread amongst
sentient beings, and in particular, China, Tibet and
Mongolia will be destroyed like ants’ nests, and a time of
terrible suffering will befall the Tibetans.
“You have spoken of many ways to remedy these afflictions,
but beings in the future will have no time to practice.Those who do have a slight inclination towards
practice will be beset by powerful obstacles.Beings will not get along with one other; supplies
and materials will be insufficient.
Such terrible times as these will be extremely difficult to
avert.In such times, Guru, what are the
benefits of relying solely upon the practice of the Vajra
Guru mantra? For the benefit of people
of weak intellect in the future, I humbly entreat you to
tell us.”
The Master Lotus Born spoke thus:
“O, Lady of Faith, what you say is absolutely true.In such future times, that practice will definitely
be of short and long term benefit for sentient beings.Although I have concealed many earth treasures, water
treasures, rock treasures, sky treasures and so on which
contain unfathomable pith instructions and methods of
practice, in the degenerate times it will be terribly
difficult for fortunate beings to find the conditions and
circumstances to meet with the teachings; this is a sign
that beings’ merit is running out.
“However, in such times as those, this essential Vajra Guru
mantra—if recited with vast bodhicitta aspiration in great
sacred places, in monasteries, on the peaks of high
mountains and the shores of vast rivers, in places inhabited
by gods, demons and evil spirits, at the heads of valleys,
geophysical junctions and so on—by ngakpas with unbroken
samaya, vow-holding monastics, faithful men, women of fine
qualities, and the like, however many times—one hundred, one
thousand, ten thousand, one hundred thousand, ten million,
one hundred million, etc.—will bring inconceivable benefits
and powers.Countries everywhere will be
protected from all plague, famine, warfare, armed violence,
poor harvests, bad omens and evil spells.Rain will fall on time, harvests and livestock will
be excellent, and lands will prosper.In
this life, future lives, and on the pathways of the bardo,
fortunate practitioners will meet me again and again—at best
in actuality, or else in visions, and at the very least in
dreams.Having gradually perfected the
levels and paths, there is no doubt that they will join the
ranks of male and female Awareness Holders in Ngayab Ling.
“Even one hundred recitations per day without interruption
will make you attractive to others, and food, wealth and
enjoyments will appear effortlessly.If
you recite the mantra one thousand, ten thousand, or more
times per day, you will bring others under your influence
with your brilliance, and blessings and powers will be
continuously and unobstructedly obtained.If you perform one hundred thousand, ten million or
more recitations, the three worlds will come under your
power, the three levels of existence will fall under your
glorious sway, gods and spirits will be at your bidding, the
four modes of enlightened activity will be accomplished
without hindrance, and you will be able to bring
immeasurable benefit to all sentient beings in whatever ways
are needed.If you can do thirty
million, seventy million or more recitations, you will never
be separate from the Buddhas of the three times nor ever
apart from me; thus, the eight classes of gods and spirits
will obey your orders, praise your words, and accomplish
whatever tasks you entrust to them.
“At best, practitioners will attain the rainbow body;
failing that, at the time of death, mother and child
luminosities will meet; and at the very least, they will see
me in the bardo and all their perceptions having been
liberated into their essential nature, they will be reborn
in Ngayab Ling and accomplish immeasurable benefit for
sentient beings.”
Thus he spoke.
“Great Master, thank you for telling us about such infinite
benefits and powers.You have been
immensely kind.Although the explanation
of the benefits and powers of the syllables of Guru Padma’s
mantra is unfathomable, for the sake of sentient beings in
the future, I humbly ask you to give us a brief
description,” she asked.
Then the Great Master spoke thus:
“O, Noble Daughter, the Vajra Guru mantra is not only my
essential mantra, it is the life-essence of the deities of
the four classes of tantra, the nine vehicles, the 84,000
aspects of the Dharma, and so on.The
heart essence of all the Buddhas of the three times, the
lamas, deities, dakinis, Dharma protectors, and the like is
encompassed by this mantra.The reason
for this is as follows.Listen well and
hold this in your heart.Recite the
mantra.Write it.
Tell it to sentient beings in the future.
OM AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OM AH HUM is the supreme essence of enlightened body, speech
and mind.
VAJRA is the supreme essence of the Vajra Family.
GURU is the supreme essence of the Ratna Family.
PADMA is the supreme essence of the Padma Family.
SIDDHI is the supreme essence of the Karma Family.
HUNG is the supreme essence of the Buddha Family.
OM AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OM is the complete Sambhogakaya of the Five Buddha Families.
AH is the complete unchanging Dharmakaya.
HUNG is the complete Nirmanakaya—Guru Rinpoche.
VAJRA is the complete assembly of Heruka deities.
GURU is the complete assembly of Lama Awareness Holder
deities.
PADMA is the complete assembly of Dakinis and powerful
female deities.
SIDDHI is the heart of all the wealth deities and protectors
of hidden treasures.
HUNG is the heart of each and every Dharma protector.
OM AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OH AH HUNG is the heart of the three classes of tantra.
VAJRA is the heart of the Vinaya and Sutra.
GURU is the heart of the Abhidharma and the Kriya Yoga.
PADMA is the heart of the Upa and Yoga Tantras.
SIDDHI is the heart of the Maha and Anu Yogas.
HUNG is the heart of the Dzogchen Ati Yoga.
OM AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OM AH HUNG purifies obscurations of the three mental
poisons.
VAJRA purifies obscurations of hatred and aversion.
GURU purifies obscurations of pride.
PADMA purifies obscurations of craving and attachment.
SIDDHI purifies obscurations of jealousy.
HUNG purifies obscurations of delusion and disturbing
emotions.
OM AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OM AH HUNG grants the attainment of the three kayas.
VAJRA grants the attainment of mirror-like wisdom.
GURU grants the attainment of the wisdom of equanimity.
PADMA grants the attainment of the wisdom of discernment.
SIDDHI grants the attainment of all-accomplishing wisdom.
HUNG grants the attainment of all that stems from primordial
wisdom.
OM
AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OM AH HUNG subdues gods, spirits, and human beings.
VAJRA conquers the gandharvas and fire spirits.
GURU conquers the lord of death and demonic spirits.
PADMA conquers the harmful water gods and spirits who reign
over the mind.
SIDDHI conquers the powerful demons who haunt mountain
ranges and passes.
HUNG conquers the planetary demons and gods of localities.
OM
AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
By OM AH HUNG, the six transcendent perfections are
accomplished.
By VAJRA, all peaceful activities are accomplished.
By GURU, all enriching activities are accomplished.
By PADMA, all magnetizing activities are accomplished.
By SIDDHI, all enlightened activities are accomplished.
By HUNG, all wrathful activities are accomplished.
OM
AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OM AH HUNG averts the dagger sorcery of Buddhists and
Bönpos.
VAJRA averts the harmful powers of the wisdom deities.
GURU averts the harmful powers of the eight classes of gods
and demons.
PADMA averts the harmful powers of the worldly gods and
spirits.
SIDDHI averts the harmful powers of nagas and gods of
localities.
HUNG averts the harmful powers of all three: gods, demons
and human beings.
OM
AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OM AH HUNG crushes the forces of the five poisons.
VAJRA crushes the forces of hatred and aversion.
GURU crushes the forces of pride.
PADMA crushes the forces of craving and attachment.
SIDDHI crushes the forces of jealousy.
HUNG crushes the forces of gods, demons and humans.
OM
AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
By OM AH HUNG, the accomplishments of enlightened body,
speech and mind are attained.
By VAJRA, the accomplishments of the peaceful and wrathful
deities are attained.
By GURU, the accomplishments of the Awareness-Holder Lamas
are attained.
By PADMA, the accomplishments of the dakinis and Dharma
protectors are attained.
By SIDDHI, the supreme and common accomplishments are
attained.
By HUNG, whatever accomplishment you wish for is attained.
OM
AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
OM AH HUNG transfers one to the primordial pure realm.
VAJRA transfers one to the Eastern Buddhafield of Manifest
Joy.
GURU transfers one to the Southern Buddhafield of Glory.
PADMA transfers one to the Western Buddhafield of Bliss.
SIDDHI transfers one to the Northern Buddhafield of
All-Accomplishing Action.
HUNG transfers one to the Central Buddhafield of
Immutability.
OM
AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
By OM AH HUNG, the level of the Three-Kayas Awareness Holder
is attained.
By VAJRA, the level of Level-Dwelling Awareness Holder is
attained.
By GURU, the level of Immortal-Life Awareness Holder is
attained.
By PADMA, the level of the Great-Seal Awareness Holder is
attained.
By SIDDHI, the level of the Spontaneous-Presence Awareness
Holder is attained.
By HUNG, the level of Fully-Ripened Awareness Holder is
attained.
OM
AH HUNG VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG
One recitation of the Vajra Guru mantra will grant a
physical body and entry into this world.
Any sentient being who sees, hears, or thinks of the mantra
will definitely be established among the ranks of the male
and female Awareness Holders.The
infallible Vajra Guru mantra is the word of truth; if what
you wish for does not happen as I have promised, I, Padma,
have deceived sentient beings—absurd!I
have not deceived you—it will happen just as I’ve promised.
If you are unable to recite the mantra, use it to adorn the
tops of victory banners and prayer flags; there is no doubt
that sentient beings touched by the same wind will be
liberated.Otherwise, carve it on
hillsides, trees, and stones; after they are consecrated,
anyone who merely passes by and sees them will be purified
of illness, spirit possession, and obscurations.Spirits and demons dwelling in the area will offer
wealth and riches.Write it in gold on
pieces of indigo paper and hang them up; demons,
obstacle-makers, and evil spirits will be unable to harm
you.If you place the mantra upon a
corpse immediately upon death and do not remove it, during
cremation rainbow colors will flash out and the
consciousness will definitely be transferred to the Blissful
Realm of Amitabha.The benefits of
writing, reading and reciting the Vajra Guru mantra are
immeasurable.For the benefit of
sentient beings in the future, write this down and conceal
it.May it meet with those of fortune
and merit.Samaya Gya Gya Gya
From those with wrong views, this is sealed to secrecy.Gya Gya Gya
It is entrusted to those with pure samaya.Gya Gya Gya
Tulku Karma Lingpa brought forth this treasure and copied it
down from a golden scroll.
Accomplishing the Lama through the Seven Line
Prayer:
A Special Teaching from the Lama Sangdü
The Terma Revelation of Guru Chöwang
Homage to the yidam deity!
Fortunate men and women of the future,
Sons and daughters of an enlightened family,
When you turn to me, the guru of Orgyen, for
refuge,
Take yourself to an isolated place, and
Make deep feelings arise of melancholy at
impermanence,
And disgust with samsara—this is vital.
Then rely on me completely, heart and soul.
Reflect how every kind of refuge, all your hopes,
Are all fulfilled and complete within me, the
guru of Orgyen.
Whether in happiness or in sorrow,
Have total trust and confidence in me.
No need to make offerings or praise;
Set aside all accumulating;
Simply let devotion flood your body, speech and
mind, and
Pray, pray with these seven lines:
HUNG
OGYEN YUL GYI NUB JANG TSAM
In the north-west of the land of Orgyen,
PEMA GESAR DONGPO LA
In the heart of a lotus flower,
YATSEN CHOK GI NGÖ DRUP NYÉ
Endowed with the most marvellous attainments,
PEMA JUNG NÉ SHYÉ SU DRAK
You are renowned as the Lotus-born,
KHOR DU KHADRO MANGPÖ KOR
Surrounded by many hosts of dakinis.
KHYÉ KYI JÉ SU DHAK DRUP KYI
Following in your footsteps
ZHIN GYI LAB
SHIR SHEK SU SOL
I pray to you: come and bless me with your grace!
GURU PEMA SIDDHI HUM
Pray in this way, over and over again.
Create a feeling of yearning and longing
So intense that tears spring from your eyes.
If the rapture of devotion overwhelms you,
Breathe out strongly, and then leave everything
as it is.
Clear and awake, focused and undistracted, look
within.
For children of mine who pray like this,
It goes without saying that they will have my
protection,
For they will be the sons and daughters of the
buddhas of past, present and future.
They will receive complete empowerment into the
awareness of their own enlightened mind.
Their samadhi will be so powerful and stable,
that wisdom will naturally blossom and expand.
This great blessing, which arises of its own
accord,
Will dispel all the suffering that will ripen on
you, or be experienced by others.
When your mind is transformed, others’
perceptions will simultaneously change,
You will accomplish enlightened activity,
And all noble qualities will be complete within
you.
May the sons and daughters of my heart meet with
this extraordinary skilful means, one which ripens and liberates
into the dharmakaya realization of my enlightened being.
A practice with a uniquely powerful blessing, the
seven line prayer is exceptionally profound; so let this
instruction be an extremely secret treasure of my enlightened
mind. May it meet with one who possesses a mind of wisdom, and
is endowed with great compassion, called Chökyi Wangchuk.
It is said that these lines are the prayers of
invitation of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhāva)
to the assembly of feast offerings1
by the Dorje Khadromas (Skt. VajraḌākinīs).
Once there came to the monastery of Nālanda
heretical teachers, learned in languages and logic, who reviled
the Dharma. The Buddhist scholars were unable to refute them.
Then most of the scholars had the same dream. In it,
Ḍākinī Zhiwa Chog (Supreme Peace)
prophesied as follows:
“You will not be able to defeat the heretics. If
you do not invite here my elder brother, Dorje Thöthreng Tsal (Vajra
Skull-Garland Power, Guru Rinpoche), who lives at the Dark
Cemetery, the Dharma will be destroyed.”
“How can we invite him when it is so difficult to
go there?” asked the scholars.
The Khadroma said: “Set up a great offering on
the roof of the monastery, with music and incense, and with one
voice recites the Vajra prayer.” And she gave them
The Vajra Seven-Line Prayer. The
scholars prayed accordingly, and in an instant Guru Rinpoche
came miraculously from the sky. He presided over the Buddhist
scholars and defeated the heretical teachers by means of textual
reference and intellectual reasoning. When he was threatened by
the magical powers of the heretics, he opened the casket given
him by the Lion-Faced Ḍākinī, and he
found in it the mantra of “fourteen letters.”2
By reciting it, he eliminated the evil ones among the heretics
with a rain of lightning bolts. He caused the remaining ones to
enter the Dharma. It is said that the prayer originated from
that incident.
Later on, when Guru Rinpoche came to Tibet in the
eighth century, he gave it to the king and his subjects.
Intending it for future disciples capable of training, he
concealed it in many gTers3.
Later, The Vajra Seven-Line Prayer was
revealed in the gTers of most of the one
hundred and eight great gTertons of the last ten centuries of
the Nyingma lineage, again and again, as the heart of the
prayers, teachings, and meditation.
