Rinpoche says that in addition to his earlier advice people should also recite the prayer liberating sakya from disease which is available as a pdf from the fpmt foundation store. He is currently in threeyear retreat at rinpoches home in paro. After thangtong gyalpo passed away, a lineage was established. Lama zopa rinpoche explains the suffering of the lower realms of samsara cyclic existence in this teaching excerpted from the third kopan meditation course in october 1972.
Saraha nyingma buddhist institute, 477 e 40th ave, eugene. Published in print by ktd publications in 2015 the book. Thangtong gyalpo as their founding preceptor whose teachings were handed down orally from generation to generation and they conceive themselves as his great sons tib. Zachoeje rinpoche has requested of us to recite drupthop thangtong gyalpos vajra speecha prayer for pacifying the fear of disease. A collection of prayers by thang tong gyalpo levekunst art of life. We go for refuge to the buddha, the dharma, and the sangha.
Jan 28, 2018 on the request new york and new jersey tibetan community association, his holiness the 17th gyalwang karmapa will bestow the empowerment to a gathering of ti. This is the mahayana and vajrayana essential practice. This reading transmission lung is for a special reversalpacifying prayer written by the great 14th century mahasiddha thangtong gyalpo. Prayer by tangtong gyalpo, the highly accomplished all sentient beings equal to space, go for refuge to the precious gurubuddha. The current tulku of thangtong gyalpo is a 22year old bhutanese. While doing this prayer, students should look at an image of thangtong gyalpo.
The text is further enriched with ten color plates and seventyseven blackandwhite illustrations. He established a song and dance troupe of seven sisters to raise the money. Based on a seminar he gave at karma triyana dharmachakra, lama yeshe gyamtsos commentary explains the meaning and practice of shower of blessings. Prayer by tangtong gyalpo, the highly accomplished. A guruyoga based on the sevenline prayer, composed by jamgon mipham 18461912 and connected with guru rinpoche, guru padmasambhava, also called padmakara.
They include a prayer for dispelling famine, a refuge practice to thang tong gyalpo, and a. All you buddhas who dwell in the ten directions, all you great bodhisattvas on the ten levels, all you great teachers, the vajraholders, turn your. He was born in west tibet near the holy mountain chung riwoche where the northern treasures were propagated and near the yarlung tsangpo river. Under rinpoches guidance he has done intensive study and practice for several years.
Khyentse wangpo composed this fiveverse supplication prayer to thangtong. Zangdok palri the lotus light palace of guru rinpoche. Since thangtong gyalpo himself visited zangdok palri in his meditations, his vision is represented in this mural, which is also guided by kunkhyen pema karpos zangdok palri prayer. The prayer by thangtong gyalpo recommended by his holiness is called the verses that saved sakya from sickness. The subject of this portrait is the tibetan mahasiddha thangtong gyalpo, renowned engineer and bridge builder. First spoken in the presence of the sacred jowo rinpoche statue in lhasa, this prayer of aspiration is credited with ending a famine that affected tibet, especially kham, in 1437. The book includes a complete translation of the most famous tibetan biography of tangtong gyalpo, as well as the tibetan text and english translation of a unique early manuscript describing his miraculous death.
He was the emanation of padmasambhava and wrathful avalokiteshvara, hayagriva, combined in order to tame human and nonhuman beings, wrathful spirits and. A prayer for protection from earthquakes and natural calamities 7. Happy losar and welcome to our february 2020 eletter. Teachings on the seven line prayer yangthang tulku santa monica, december 9, 2006 3 of 21 brought guru rinpoche when he found him there selfarisen in this lotus flower and invited him back to his kingdom. Prayer book for earnest christians contains such prayers as a petition for forgiveness, prayers for those suffering, those fallen from membership, for faithful church leaders, for political authorities, and, as might be expected, a prayer for enemies. Thangtong gyalpos prayer liberating sakya from disease page 30. The image of thangtong gyalpo below is from a thangka in lama zopa rinpoches house. King of the empty plain is familiar to every tibetan yet nearly unknown in the rest of the world. Traditional buddhist scripture books are unbound with wooden cover hand painted, carved with diety designs. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Reflecting the context of suffering, there are prayers for people exiled and persecuted, for. Additional advice from lama zopa rinpoche to protect from the. A request from rinpoche below to see the entire prayer and to listen to the geshes chanting this auspicious prayer in tibetan. This prayer was recommended by one of our tibetan teachers, khenpo lodro donyo rinpoche, for recitation during this time.
The vajra1 speech of the mahasiddha thang tong gyalpo. Gyalpo spirits are one of the eight classes of haughty gods and spirits wylie. Handmade dharma prayer book beautifully illustrated. On the request new york and new jersey tibetan community association, his holiness the 17th gyalwang karmapa will bestow the empowerment to a gathering of ti. A prayer for pacifying the fear of disease by thangtong gyalpo this prayer is said to have ended a virulent epidemic which had swept through the famous monasterytown of sakya, proving effective where all other measures, including tantric rituals, had failed. Also, this practice is very helpful for someone who has been practicing a long time, yet has lots of obstacles that they are encountering on the path. Texts by and about the great siddha and bridgebuilder thangtong gyalpo. It was passed down to thangtong gyalpos teacher, and from there with the blessing of lord chenrezig, this prayer was practiced vastly by many great masters. The monastery occupies a beautifully renovated building which houses a pristine example of a tibetan buddhist shrine, one of only a few in north america.
Psychedelic prayers after the tao te ching by timothy leary. Overlooking the paro chhu, this dzong is located between chhuzom and isuna village and dates back to 1420 when architect saint thangtong gyalpo built it after having a vision of avalokiteshvara in the guise of balahaan spiritual horse during meditating. Karma sonam dargye ling ksdl tibetan buddhist temple, charitable registration number 118977867 rr0001, is the canadian seat of his holiness the 17th gyalwa karmapa, orgyen trinley dorje of the karma kagyu lineage, founded in 1976 by the venerable lama namse rinpoche. Rinpoche said that while reciting this prayer, students should look at an image of thangtong gyalpo. It was passed down to thangtong gyalpo s teacher, and from there with the blessing of lord chenrezig, this prayer was practiced vastly by many great masters.
Ive gathered the following prayers by the mahasiddha tang tong gyalpo from. Additional advice from lama zopa rinpoche to protect from. This prayer was composed by the great compassionate lord chenrezig. The blessed prayer known as liberating sakya from disease the vajra speech of mahasiddha thangtong gyalpo.
His holiness the 17th gyalwang karmapa empowerment tickets for jan 28, 2018 at the colden auditorium will be distributed to the public on the following date and address. Thang tong gyalpo is known for writing an avalokitesvara sadhana entitled for the benefit of all beings as vast as the skies, which is practiced in dharma centers today. We go for refuge to the assembly of gurus, yidams, and dakinis. The outer, inner, and secret refuge prayer also called the space refuge 5. This book presents a glimpse of my kind root teachers vision and.
The prayer comes from the great yogi thangtong gyalpo 851464 and is for healing from disease. As with all the other examples in this book, images of the complete mural, and many of its individual details, are beautifully presented. Dedication prayer request prayer from a meditation on armed chenrezig 332 prayer to chenrayzig, the buddha of compassion, by king songtsen gampo, translated by lama thubten choedak 333 the prayer liberating sakya from disease, by tang tong gyalpo 336. The tibetan iron bridge builder tangtong gyalpo tsadra book 6. This text is now freely available for download as a pdf file. All sentient beings equal to space, go for refuge to the precious gurubuddha. The subject of this portrait is the tibetan mahasiddha thangtong gyalpo, renowned engineer and. Buchen as storytellers reading, telling and acting out. The divine madman the sublime life and songs of drukpa kunley translation and commentary by keith dowman. Sakya monastery of tibetan buddhism posts facebook.
A compilation of anecdotes and songs gro ba i mgon po chos rje kun dga legs pai rnam thar rgya mtshoi snying po mthong ba don ldan by the bhutanese scholar, geshe chaphu, in 1966. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading king of the empty plain. A prayer for pacifying the fear of disease and can be found. Zachoeje rinpoche has requested of us to recite drupthop thangtong gyalpo s vajra speecha prayer for pacifying the fear of disease. Bodhicharya international, rue dedimbourg, 23, brussels. Aug 15, 2019 a prayer for pacifying the fear of disease by thangtong gyalpo this prayer is said to have ended a virulent epidemic which had swept through the famous monasterytown of sakya, proving effective where all other measures, including tantric rituals, had failed. Activities include collecting, transcribing, translating, and publishing buddhist teachings and educational materials, and supporting educational and healthcare projects around the world. Isbn 9993614394 this book details thangtong gyalpos bridge building activities and. Concise chenrezig prayers with thangtong gyalpo prayer. Great compassionate one in person, selfarisen lord of.
Aug 17, 2007 this text called the meditation and recitations of the great compassionate one for the benefit of beings as limitless as space was composed by the mahasiddha thangtong gyalpo and bears the blessing of his speech. This is the first englishlanguage book of this living legend and includes his biography and autobiography, six of his essays, five prayers he composed, an exclusive interview, and fourteen pages of photos from. Supplication prayer request the buddhas, bodhisattvas, and great masters to grant their attention by reciting three times. Thangtong gyalpos aspiration prayer for the liberation offish 40. Nov 09, 2007 king of the empty plain is familiar to every tibetan yet nearly unknown in the rest of the world. Mahasiddha thangtong gyalpo was renowned as one of the greatest master who spreaded this practice across tibet. Common tibetan buddhist prayers, mantras and texts gaden for the west. The tibetan iron bridge builder tangtong gyalpo tsadra book 6 kindle edition by stearns, cyrus. It is very effective to new practitioners, opening their hearts to the path of liberation. I have also linked to a recitation of the prayer, in case you need help with the pronunciation, should you choose to do it in tibetan. A prayer for pacifying the fear of disease by thangtong gyalpo.
Tangtong gyalpo s incredible lifespan, profound teachings, unprecedented engineering feats, eccentric deeds, and creation of tibetan opera have earned this fascinating figure a unique status in tibetan culture. Thangtong gyalpos aspiration prayer for the liberation of fish 40 the benefits of saving the lives of other beings42. Sakya monastery of tibetan buddhism is a place to learn from highly qualified tibetan lamas in a traditional setting. Feb 16, 2015 prayer book for earnest christians contains such prayers as a petition for forgiveness, prayers for those suffering, those fallen from membership, for faithful church leaders, for political authorities, and, as might be expected, a prayer for enemies. A dzogchen togal prayer by dzogchen pema rigdzin this short prayer invokes the figures of the dzogchen lineage from buddha samantabhadra onwards, including the peaceful and wrathful deities, calling upon them all to grant their inspiration and blessing, so that the practitioner might perfect the four visions and attain the rainbow body. Pdfs of both the letter and the prayer can be downloaded by clicking on the red pdf icon. Prayer of the seven limbs 1 mandala offering short 2 mantra of zasep tulku rinpoche 2 mantra of lama tzong khapa 2 mantras 2 dedication 3 dedication prayers 3 dedicating merit so that the teachings of lama tsong khapas may flourish 3 short long life prayer for his holiness the dalai lama 3 guru yoga practice of lama je tsong khapa 4.
The image of thangtong gyalpo on this page is from a thangka in lama zopa rinpoches house. All you buddhas who dwell in the ten directions, all you great bodhisattvas on the ten levels, all you great teachers, the vajraholders, turn your mind towards me, i pray. And so then it continues on the northwest corner or the northwest border. This text called the meditation and recitations of the great compassionate one for the benefit of beings as limitless as space was composed by the mahasiddha thangtong gyalpo and bears the blessing of his speech.
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