This short text was written in Hong Kong following the author's commissioning of one thousand and twenty-five portrait statues of Longchen Rabjam in 1992 and provides a history of the various statues of Longchenpa that have existed from the master's own lifetime to the present day.
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These verses of profound, nuanced advice on meditation, addressed to a nun named Chötso, will be of relevance and benefit to any longtime meditator.
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In this originally untitled prayer of confession, addressed to the Three Roots, Khenchen Ngawang Palzang provides a comprehensive list of failings and breakages of vows to be admitted and purified.
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This compilation is based on the works of Jigme Lingpa and includes several famous liturgies and prayers to be recited during feast gatherings. Some of the cited texts are widely used in Nyingma and Sarma traditions, while others are more specific to the Nyingma, such as Longchenpa's 'yoga of food' prayer.
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Verses of praise to the gurus associated with the secret cycle of the Zabmo Yangtik, from Samantabhadra down to Mentsewa Lodrö Gyaltsen.
A catalogue for the printed edition of the Khandro Nyingtik commissioned by Prince Damtsik Dorje (1811–1852/53) of Derge. Although no date is provided, the publication likely dates from around 1830.
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This short poem in praise of the most iconic animal of the Tibetan plateau is notable for its awe-inspiring imagery and apparent lack of explicitly Buddhist terminology or themes.
This short practice of invoking Tārā to swiftly accomplish all aims, remove obstacles, and protect from dangers belongs to the Tārā Who Dispels All Fears (sgrol ma 'jigs pa kun sel) subcycle, part of the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel within the Chokling Tersar.
This famous mountain dharma (ri chos), or teaching for mountain retreat, is among Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje's (1904–1987) most popular compositions. It contains invaluable instructions on Dzogchen's view, meditation and action.
The daily practice for the Khandro Tuktik (Heart Essence of the Ḍākinī) cycle focused on Yeshe Tsogyal, which Dudjom Rinpoche first revealed in 1928.
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A brief historical introduction to the collections known as the Ten Royal Sūtras (rgyal po'i mdo bcu) and Five Royal Sūtras (rgyal po'i mdo lnga), which are said to have been translated upon the advice of Padmasambhava for Emperor Tri Songdetsen's daily recitation.
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Extracted from The Sunlight of Eloquent Explanation: A Presentation of Exposition, Debate, and Composition ('chad rtsod rtsom gsum gyi rnam gzhag legs bshad nyin byed snang ba), this brief analysis discusses the qualities of an author, classifications of literary treatises and process of composing a treatise.
One of the better known instructions from the collection known as Responses to Questions, Advice from the Guru's Direct Instructions (bla ma dmar khrid kyi zhal gdams zhus lan skor), which is included in the Precious Treasury of Revelations (Rinchen Terdzö). The text contains simple advice from Guru Padmasambhava for his elderly disciple, Ngok Sherab Gyalpo.
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A selection of texts on the theme of wealth and prosperity including rites for summoning the spirit of prosperity or abundance (g.yang 'gugs).
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