Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso Series

Tibetan Masters Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso

Texts by and about Chökyi Gyatso (chos kyi rgya mtsho), the third Katok Situ (kaḥ thog si tu, 1880–1925), nephew and spiritual heir of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo:

Aspiration Prayers

Opening the Door to a Pure Realm: An Aspiration Towards Abhirati

An aspiration to lead all beings to the eastern pureland of Abhirati, which is the realm of Vajra Akṣobhya, and to emulate his activity on behalf of beings.

Akṣobhya 29 Jun 2020

Prayer of Aspiration Towards Sukhāvatī

This short prayer of aspiration for rebirth in Buddha Amitābha's pure-land of Sukhāvatī incorporates the so-called 'seven branches' (saptāṅga; yan lag bdun) of paying homage, offering, confession, rejoicing, requesting the turning of the wheel of Dharma, exhortation to remain, and dedication of virtue.

Amitābha Sukhāvatī Aspirations 12 Feb 2016

Lineage Prayers

Prayer to the Gurus of the Chöd Lineage

A simple prayer to the gurus of the lineage of Chöd practice according to the tradition of Katok (kaḥ thog) Monastery.

Chöd Lineage Prayers 2 Feb 2019

Ngöndro

Longsal Dorje Nyingpo: General Preliminary Practices

revealed by Longsal Nyingpo

This edition of the Longsal Dorje Nyingpo preliminaries, compiled by Khenpo Jamyang Gyalsten (1929–1999) and the Third Katok Getse, Gyurme Tenpa Namgyal (1886–1952), includes Longsal Nyingpo’s original terma verses and a few supplemental sections, including verses by Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso (1880–1925).

Ngöndro Longsal Dorje Nyingpo Rinchen Terdzö 8 Dec 2023

Supplemental Verses for the Longsal Dorje Nyingpo Preliminaries

Verses for contemplating karma and the faults of saṃsāra, to be added to the Longsal Dorje Nyingpo preliminaries.

Longsal Dorje Nyingpo 11 Dec 2023

Pilgrimage

The Three Types of Pilgrim

In this series of verses Chökyi Gyatso, the author of a famous pilgrimage guide to Central Tibet, candidly explains the difference between three types of pilgrim: greater, middling and lesser.

Pilgrimage 14 Jan 2006

Prayers

A Short Prayer Based on the Life and Liberation of the All-Knowing, All-Seeing Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

This short biographical prayer (rnam thar gsol 'debs) to Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820–1892) is drawn from the collection of texts known as The Whispered Transmission of Thangtong Gyalpo (thang stong snyan brgyud).

Prayers Biographical Prayers 17 Jan 2022

Siṃhamukhā

Katok Situ composed this verses following a visionary encounter with the deity Siṃhamukhā, most likely in either 1909 or 1921. He concludes the text with a popular saying about how all manner of things can arise in a yogin's experience, just as anything can grow in a summer meadow.

Siṃhamukhā 15 Dec 2023

Songs

A Song Recalling the Noble Guru’s Kindness

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Composed in 1934, this brief devotional song recalls the kindness of Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso (kaḥ thog si tu chos kyi rgya mtsho, 1880–1925), Jamyang Khyentse's root guru.

Songs and Poems 22 Mar 2021

Tremendous Piercing of the Heart: A Lament Recalling the Guru

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

Jamyang Khyentse composed these verses in November 1925 upon learning of the passing of his teacher Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso (1880–1925). The text makes it clear that Katok Situ's death occurred in the ninth month of the Wood Ox year.

Songs and Poems 15 Nov 2019

Swift Rebirth Prayers

The Fulfilment of Hopes and Wishes: A Prayer for the Swift Rebirth of the Three Supreme Guides, Protectors of this World

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

This prayer for the swift rebirth of the three masters Katok Situ Orgyen Chökyi Gyatso (1880–1925), Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpai Nyima (1865–1926) and Shechen Gyaltsab Gyurme Pema Namgyal (1871–1926) was most likely composed in March 1927.

Swift Rebirth Prayers 19 Jun 2023

The Swift Fulfilment of Wishes: Prayer for the Swift Appearance of the Supreme Tulku of the Mañjughoṣa Guru

by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

A short, two-verse prayer for the swift rebirth of Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso (1880–1925) composed at the request of Lekshe Jorden, a prominent khenpo at Katok Monastery.

Swift Rebirth Prayers 12 May 2020

Katok Situ Chökyi Gyatso Series

Aspiration Prayers

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Ngöndro

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Swift Rebirth Prayers

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