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ISSN 2753-4812
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Benefits Series

Benefits

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Texts on the benefits (phan yon) to be derived from different forms of practice or virtuous activity:

Bodhicitta

by Śāntideva
The first chapter of Śāntideva's classic text Bodhicaryāvatāra, which is included in the Middle Way section of the Tengyur (Toh 3871), introduces bodhicitta (byang chub sems)—the mind that is intent upon awakening—and explains its extraordinary qualities.
Bodhicaryāvatāra Tengyur 7 Feb 2007

Offering

by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima
This unusual text, which the author playfully suggests was requested by a bouquet of flowers, discusses the qualities and benefits of floral offerings. The translation is by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche and Philip Richman.
Offering 14 Jan 2008

Sacred Objects

by Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol
A short text outlining the enormous benefits of creating sacred representations of enlightened body, speech and mind.
Arts & Crafts 1 Mar 2023

Saving Lives

by Chatral Rinpoche
In a series of poetic verses Chatral Rinpoche explains the purpose and benefit of saving the lives of endangered animals, especially those due to be slaughtered, as it is a practice of protection from harm and an expression of universal compassion.
Saving Lives 3 Mar 2005

Stūpas

by Ngakchang Shakya Zangpo
In this famous history of the sacred stūpa of Boudha, Guru Padmasambhava recounts the stūpa's origins. In response to a request from King Trisong Deutsen, he tells how a humble poultry-woman first extracted a promise from the king and then built the stūpa together with her four sons, who were all later reborn as prominent figures in the introduction of Buddhism to Tibet. Padmasambhava also describes the benefits to be gained from circumambulating the stūpa and making offerings before it, and concludes with a series of prophecies concerning the stūpa's restoration.
History Pilgrimage Termas Prophecy Nepal 22 Dec 2017

Tārā

from the Words of the Buddha
Perhaps the most popular of all prayers to Tārā, this tantra praises her twenty-one forms, both peaceful and wrathful. The first twenty-one verses are at once a series of homages to Tārā and a poetic description of her physical features, postures, qualities, abilities, mantras, and hand gestures. The remaining six verses describe how and when the Praise should be recited, as well as the benefits of its recitation.
Tārā Praise Kangyur 2 Aug 2018

Tenth Day

by Dudjom Rinpoche
The tenth day of each lunar month of the Tibetan calendar is connected to a key event in the life of Guru Padmasambhava. In this brief text, Dudjom Rinpoche—who refers to himself here as "Padma's messenger"—explains the correlation of these events and the particular benefits that accrue from observing practice on such days.
Biography 31 May 2013
by Jigme Lingpa
Jigme Lingpa explains why the tenth day of each month is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava and the benefits of recalling his twelve most significant deeds, which are commemorated on these days throughout the year.
Guru Rinpoche Prayers Longchen Nyingtik Guru Padmasambhava 30 May 2013

Vajra Guru Mantra

revealed by Karma Lingpa
Revealed as a 'treasure' (gter ma), this short text explains the benefits and significance of Guru Padmasambhava's famous twelve-syllable mantra oṃ āḥ hūṃ vajra guru padma siddhi hūṃ.
Mantra Guru Padmasambhava Termas 31 Dec 2006

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BDRC T161 (phan yon)

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