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| − | ''Namo Guruja Vagih Sharigya | + | ''[[Namo]] Guruja Vagih Sharigya |
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
| − | I make humble obeisance to you, great Tsong Khapa, | + | I make [[humble]] obeisance to you, great [[Tsong Khapa]], |
| − | Personification of Manjushri in human form with all the | + | [[Personification]] of [[Manjushri]] in [[human]] [[form]] with all the |
| − | : marks and signs of perfection. | + | : marks and [[signs]] of [[perfection]]. |
| − | Your magnificent attainments were nurtured in the matrix of | + | Your magnificent [[attainments]] were nurtured in the {{Wiki|matrix}} of |
| − | : motherly method and wisdom combined | + | : motherly method and [[wisdom]] combined |
| − | Of which the vibrant syllable dhih is an embodiment. | + | Of which the vibrant {{Wiki|syllable}} [[dhih]] is [[an embodiment]]. |
Sipping the nectars of the profound teachings | Sipping the nectars of the profound teachings | ||
| − | Directly from Manjushri’s masterly eloquence, | + | Directly from [[Manjushri’s]] masterly [[eloquence]], |
| − | You realized the heart of wisdom. | + | You [[realized]] the [[heart]] of [[wisdom]]. |
Inspired by your example, I will now set out | Inspired by your example, I will now set out | ||
A description of the steps for actualization | A description of the steps for actualization | ||
| − | Of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, | + | Of [[Manjushri]], the [[Bodhisattva]] of [[Wisdom]], |
| − | In accord with your realization. | + | In accord with your [[realization]]. |
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
| − | === Refuge and bodhicitta motivation === | + | === [[Refuge]] and [[bodhicitta]] [[motivation]] === |
[[File:7Manjusri.JPG|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:7Manjusri.JPG|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | In my heart I turn to the [[Three Jewels]] of [[Refuge]]. May I free [[suffering]] beings and place them in bliss. May the compassionate spirit of love grow within me that I may complete the enlightening path. (3x) | + | In my [[heart]] I turn to the [[Three Jewels]] of [[Refuge]]. May I free [[suffering]] [[beings]] and place them in [[bliss]]. May the [[compassionate]] [[spirit]] of [[love]] grow within me that I may complete the [[enlightening]] [[path]]. (3x) |
<poem> | <poem> | ||
| − | May all [[sentient beings]] have happiness and its causes. | + | May all [[sentient beings]] have [[happiness]] and its [[causes]]. |
| − | May all sentient beings be free of suffering and its causes. | + | May all [[sentient beings]] be free of [[suffering]] and its [[causes]]. |
| − | May all sentient beings not be separated from sorrowless bliss. | + | May all [[sentient beings]] not be separated from sorrowless [[bliss]]. |
| − | May all sentient beings abide in equanimity, free of bias, attachment and anger. | + | May all [[sentient beings]] abide in [[equanimity]], free of bias, [[attachment]] and [[anger]]. |
</poem> | </poem> | ||
| − | === Meditation on emptiness === | + | === [[Meditation]] on [[emptiness]] === |
| − | ''Om sobhava shuddoh sarva dharmah sobhava shuddho ham | + | ''[[Om]] sobhava shuddoh sarva dharmah sobhava shuddho ham |
| − | (Everything becomes empty. Rest in emptiness, free from mental constructions and fabrications.) | + | (Everything becomes [[empty]]. Rest in [[emptiness]], free from [[mental]] constructions and [[fabrications]].) |
=== Self-generation === | === Self-generation === | ||
| − | At my heart is my mind in the shape of an egg, its point upwards. Inside the egg on a full moon disc is an orange letter dhih, from which an infinite amount of light is emitted. It fills my entire body, purifying all negativities and removing all obscurations accumulated since beginningless time. The light rays then leave through my pores and become offerings to the Buddhas and [[bodhisattvas]], thereby delighting them. This causes the blessings of the body, speech and mind of these holy beings to dissolve into light that destroys the darkness of ignorance of all sentient beings, thus placing them in wisdom’s illumination. | + | At my [[heart]] is my [[mind]] in the [[shape]] of an egg, its point upwards. Inside the egg on a [[full moon]] disc is an orange [[letter]] [[dhih]], from which an [[infinite]] amount of [[light]] is emitted. It fills my entire [[body]], purifying all negativities and removing all [[obscurations]] [[accumulated]] since [[beginningless]] [[time]]. The [[light]] rays then leave through my pores and become [[offerings]] to the [[Buddhas]] and [[bodhisattvas]], thereby delighting them. This [[causes]] the [[blessings]] of the [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]] of these {{Wiki|holy}} [[beings]] to dissolve into [[light]] that destroys the {{Wiki|darkness}} of [[ignorance]] of all [[sentient beings]], thus placing them in [[wisdom’s]] [[illumination]]. |
| − | The lightrays then recollect into the syllable dhih. It transforms into light, and my ordinary appearance and grasping vanish. I emerge as the Venerable [[Manjushri]], orange in color, with one face and two arms. | + | The lightrays then recollect into the {{Wiki|syllable}} [[dhih]]. It transforms into [[light]], and my ordinary [[appearance]] and [[grasping]] vanish. I emerge as the [[Venerable]] [[Manjushri]], orange in {{Wiki|color}}, with one face and two arms. |
| − | My right hand brandishes a sword of wisdom in the space above me. At my heart, between the thumb and ring finger of my left hand, I hold the stem of an utpala lotus. Upon its petals in full bloom by my left ear, rests a volume of the [[Perfection of Wisdom Sutra]]. I sit in [[vajra]] posture, and am adorned with precious ornaments on my head, ears, throat and shoulders, as well as bracelets and anklets. I am draped in a flowing mantle and skirt of exquisite silks, and my hair is tied up in five knots which coil counterclockwise. Bearing an entrancing and serene smile, I sit amidst a mass of light radiating from my body. The syllable om marks the crown of my head, ah my throat, and hum my heart. | + | My right hand brandishes a sword of [[wisdom]] in the [[space]] above me. At my [[heart]], between the thumb and ring finger of my left hand, I hold the stem of an [[utpala]] [[lotus]]. Upon its petals in full bloom by my left {{Wiki|ear}}, rests a volume of the [[Perfection of Wisdom Sutra]]. I sit in [[vajra]] [[posture]], and am adorned with [[precious]] ornaments on my {{Wiki|head}}, {{Wiki|ears}}, {{Wiki|throat}} and shoulders, as well as bracelets and anklets. I am draped in a flowing mantle and skirt of exquisite silks, and my [[hair]] is tied up in [[five knots]] which coil counterclockwise. Bearing an entrancing and [[serene]] [[smile]], I sit amidst a {{Wiki|mass}} of [[light]] radiating from my [[body]]. The {{Wiki|syllable}} om marks the {{Wiki|crown}} of my {{Wiki|head}}, [[ah]] my {{Wiki|throat}}, and [[hum]] my [[heart]]. |
| − | === Invoking and absorbing the wisdom beings === | + | === Invoking and absorbing the [[wisdom]] [[beings]] === |
[[File:Manjusri147.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Manjusri147.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | The hum emits rays of light that invite the wisdom beings from the inconceivable mansion of their own pure lands. They resemble [[Manjushri]] described above and are surrounded by hosts of [[Buddhas]] and [[bodhisattvas]]. | + | The [[hum]] emits rays of [[light]] that invite the [[wisdom]] [[beings]] from the [[inconceivable]] mansion of their [[own]] [[pure lands]]. They resemble [[Manjushri]] described above and are surrounded by hosts of [[Buddhas]] and [[bodhisattvas]]. |
| − | ''Dza hum bam hoh'': They absorb into me and become one. | + | ''Dza [[hum]] bam hoh'': They absorb into me and become one. |
| − | === Offerings and praise === | + | === [[Offerings]] and praise === |
| − | ''Om arya vagih shara saparivara argham (padyam, pushpe, dhupe, aloke, gandhe, naivedya, shabde) pratichchha hum svaha. | + | ''[[Om]] [[arya]] vagih shara saparivara [[argham]] (padyam, [[pushpe]], dhupe, [[aloke]], [[gandhe]], [[naivedya]], shabde) pratichchha [[hum]] [[svaha]]. |
<poem> | <poem> | ||
| − | I make obeisance to your youthful form, O Manjushri, | + | I make obeisance to your youthful [[form]], O [[Manjushri]], |
Like that of a dynamic and graceful sixteen year old. | Like that of a dynamic and graceful sixteen year old. | ||
| − | You repose upon the full moon as your cushion | + | You [[repose]] upon the [[full moon]] as your cushion |
At the center of an expansive, milk-white [[lotus]]. | At the center of an expansive, milk-white [[lotus]]. | ||
| − | I make obeisance to your speech, O mighty Fulfiller of Wishes, | + | I make obeisance to your [[speech]], O mighty Fulfiller of Wishes, |
| − | So mellifluent to the minds of countless sentient beings, | + | So mellifluent to the [[minds]] of countless [[sentient beings]], |
A lucent euphony to accord with each listener’s capacity, | A lucent euphony to accord with each listener’s capacity, | ||
| − | Its multiplicity embellishing the hearing of all fortunate ones. | + | Its multiplicity embellishing the [[hearing]] of all [[fortunate]] ones. |
| − | O Manjushri, I make obeisance to your mind | + | O [[Manjushri]], I make obeisance to your [[mind]] |
| − | Wherein is illuminated the entire tapestry of the myriad objects of knowledge. | + | Wherein is [[illuminated]] the entire tapestry of the {{Wiki|myriad}} [[objects]] of [[knowledge]]. |
| − | It is a tranquil ocean of unfathomable profundity | + | It is a [[tranquil]] ocean of unfathomable profundity |
| − | Of immeasurable breadth, boundless like space itself. | + | Of [[immeasurable]] breadth, [[boundless]] like [[space]] itself. |
</poem> | </poem> | ||
| − | [[Meditation]] on the clear appearance and divine identity of oneself as [[Manjushri]]. | + | [[Meditation]] on the clear [[appearance]] and [[divine]] [[Wikipedia:Identity (social science)|identity]] of oneself as [[Manjushri]]. |
| − | Cultivate single-pointedness on your Manjushri body. Cultivate divine identity of being Manjushri | + | Cultivate [[single-pointedness]] on your [[Manjushri]] [[body]]. Cultivate [[divine]] [[Wikipedia:Identity (social science)|identity]] of [[being]] [[Manjushri]] |
| − | === Mantra recitation === | + | === [[Mantra]] {{Wiki|recitation}} === |
[[File:Manjusri036.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Manjusri036.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | At my heart upon a moon disc is an orange syllable dhih. Encircling it at the disc’s periphery stands the rosary-like mantra, om ah ra pa tsa na. All the syllables radiate light, which gathers the wisdoms of explaining, debating and writing, and the wisdoms of hearing, thinking and meditation possessed by the Buddhas, bodhisattvas, solitary realizers, hearers, and the wise and learned masters of all the [[Buddhist]] and non-Buddhist traditions. | + | At my [[heart]] upon a {{Wiki|moon}} disc is an orange {{Wiki|syllable}} [[dhih]]. Encircling it at the disc’s {{Wiki|periphery}} stands the rosary-like [[mantra]], om [[ah]] ra pa tsa na. All the {{Wiki|syllables}} radiate [[light]], which gathers the [[wisdoms]] of explaining, [[debating]] and [[writing]], and the [[wisdoms]] of [[hearing]], [[thinking]] and [[meditation]] possessed by the [[Buddhas]], [[bodhisattvas]], {{Wiki|solitary}} realizers, hearers, and the [[wise]] and learned [[masters]] of all the [[Buddhist]] and [[non-Buddhist]] [[traditions]]. |
| − | (Contemplate the fusion of such wisdom with your [[mindstream]] while reciting the [[mantra]] as many times as you wish. Additional mantra visualizations may also be done at this point.) | + | ([[Contemplate]] the fusion of such [[wisdom]] with your [[mindstream]] while reciting the [[mantra]] as many times as you wish. Additional [[mantra]] [[visualizations]] may also be done at this point.) |
| − | ''Om ah ra pa tsa na dhi | + | ''[[Om]] [[ah]] ra pa tsa na dhi |
| − | (To purify excesses, omissions and mistakes, recite:) | + | (To {{Wiki|purify}} excesses, omissions and mistakes, recite:) |
| − | ''Om vajrasattva samaya manu palaya/ vajrasattva deno patita/ dido may bhawa/ suto kayo may bhawa/ supo kayo may bhawa/ anu rakto may bhawa/ sarwa siddhi mempar yatsa/ sarwa karma su tsa may/ tsitam shriyam kuru hum/ ha ha ha ha ho/ bhagawan/ sarwa tatagata/ vajra ma may mu tsa/ vajra bhawa maha samaya sattva/ ah hum pey | + | ''[[Om]] [[vajrasattva]] [[samaya]] [[manu]] palaya/ [[vajrasattva]] deno patita/ dido may bhawa/ suto kayo may bhawa/ supo kayo may bhawa/ anu rakto may bhawa/ sarwa [[siddhi]] mempar yatsa/ sarwa [[karma]] su tsa may/ tsitam shriyam [[kuru]] [[hum]]/ ha ha ha ha ho/ [[bhagawan]]/ sarwa tatagata/ [[vajra]] ma may mu tsa/ [[vajra]] bhawa [[maha]] [[samaya]] [[sattva]]/ [[ah]] [[hum]] pey |
| − | (Optional: again make offerings and praise as above.) | + | (Optional: again make [[offerings]] and praise as above.) |
=== Conclusion === | === Conclusion === | ||
| − | The entire universe and its inhabitants, who all appear in the form of Manjushri, melt into light and dissolve into me. I dissolve into the dhih at my heart, which then vanishes like a rainbow into space. (Rest in emptiness.) | + | The entire [[universe]] and its inhabitants, who all appear in the [[form]] of [[Manjushri]], melt into [[light]] and dissolve into me. I dissolve into the [[dhih]] at my [[heart]], which then vanishes like a [[rainbow]] into [[space]]. (Rest in [[emptiness]].) |
| − | Within the sphere of emptiness, I instantly appear in the form of Manjushri and engage in extensive deeds to benefit all sentient beings. | + | Within the [[sphere]] of [[emptiness]], I instantly appear in the [[form]] of [[Manjushri]] and engage in extensive [[deeds]] to [[benefit]] all [[sentient beings]]. |
| − | ([[Meditate]] in the break time that all sights are [[Manjushri]]’s [[mandala]], all sounds are his mantra, and all your thoughts are Manjushri’s unlimited compassion and wisdom.) | + | ([[Meditate]] in the break [[time]] that all sights are [[Manjushri]]’s [[mandala]], all {{Wiki|sounds}} are his [[mantra]], and all your [[thoughts]] are [[Manjushri’s]] [[unlimited]] [[compassion]] and [[wisdom]].) |
| − | === Dedication and auspicious verses === | + | === [[Dedication]] and [[auspicious]] verses === |
| − | By the [[virtue]] of this practice may I quickly accomplish the powerful attainments of Manjushri, and then may I lead all beings to that same supreme state. | + | By the [[virtue]] of this practice may I quickly accomplish the powerful [[attainments]] of [[Manjushri]], and then may I lead all [[beings]] to that same [[supreme state]]. |
| − | May the precious [[bodhi]] mind not yet born arise and grow. May that born have no decline, but increase forever more. | + | May the [[precious]] [[bodhi]] [[mind]] not yet born arise and grow. May that born have no {{Wiki|decline}}, but increase forever more. |
| − | Colophon: The above meditation upon Orange Manjushri was written by Ngawang Lozang Gyatso, a monk of rectitude from Zahor, at the request of Gajo Dargye. It was translated into English by Kevin Garratt, with Chomdze Tashi Wangyal and Lozang Gyaltsen. | + | Colophon: The above [[meditation]] upon [[Orange]] [[Manjushri]] was written by [[Ngawang Lozang Gyatso]], a [[monk]] of [[rectitude]] from [[Zahor]], at the request of Gajo [[Dargye]]. It was translated into English by Kevin Garratt, with Chomdze [[Tashi]] [[Wangyal]] and [[Lozang]] [[Gyaltsen]]. |
{{R}} | {{R}} | ||
| + | by the [[Fifth Dalai Lama]] (1617-1682)<br/> | ||
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| + | Copyright by [[Thubten Chodron]]<br/> | ||
[http://www.thubtenchodron.org/Retreat/sadhana.doc thubtenchodron.org] | [http://www.thubtenchodron.org/Retreat/sadhana.doc thubtenchodron.org] | ||
[[Category:Manjushri]] | [[Category:Manjushri]] | ||
[[Category:Sadhanas]] | [[Category:Sadhanas]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:36, 7 February 2023
Namo Guruja Vagih Sharigya
I make humble obeisance to you, great Tsong Khapa,
Personification of Manjushri in human form with all the
marks and signs of perfection.
Your magnificent attainments were nurtured in the matrix of
motherly method and wisdom combined
Of which the vibrant syllable dhih is an embodiment.
Sipping the nectars of the profound teachings
Directly from Manjushri’s masterly eloquence,
You realized the heart of wisdom.
Inspired by your example, I will now set out
A description of the steps for actualization
Of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom,
In accord with your realization.
Refuge and bodhicitta motivation
In my heart I turn to the Three Jewels of Refuge. May I free suffering beings and place them in bliss. May the compassionate spirit of love grow within me that I may complete the enlightening path. (3x)
May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes.
May all sentient beings be free of suffering and its causes.
May all sentient beings not be separated from sorrowless bliss.
May all sentient beings abide in equanimity, free of bias, attachment and anger.
Meditation on emptiness
Om sobhava shuddoh sarva dharmah sobhava shuddho ham
(Everything becomes empty. Rest in emptiness, free from mental constructions and fabrications.)
Self-generation
At my heart is my mind in the shape of an egg, its point upwards. Inside the egg on a full moon disc is an orange letter dhih, from which an infinite amount of light is emitted. It fills my entire body, purifying all negativities and removing all obscurations accumulated since beginningless time. The light rays then leave through my pores and become offerings to the Buddhas and bodhisattvas, thereby delighting them. This causes the blessings of the body, speech and mind of these holy beings to dissolve into light that destroys the darkness of ignorance of all sentient beings, thus placing them in wisdom’s illumination.
The lightrays then recollect into the syllable dhih. It transforms into light, and my ordinary appearance and grasping vanish. I emerge as the Venerable Manjushri, orange in color, with one face and two arms.
My right hand brandishes a sword of wisdom in the space above me. At my heart, between the thumb and ring finger of my left hand, I hold the stem of an utpala lotus. Upon its petals in full bloom by my left ear, rests a volume of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra. I sit in vajra posture, and am adorned with precious ornaments on my head, ears, throat and shoulders, as well as bracelets and anklets. I am draped in a flowing mantle and skirt of exquisite silks, and my hair is tied up in five knots which coil counterclockwise. Bearing an entrancing and serene smile, I sit amidst a mass of light radiating from my body. The syllable om marks the crown of my head, ah my throat, and hum my heart.
Invoking and absorbing the wisdom beings
The hum emits rays of light that invite the wisdom beings from the inconceivable mansion of their own pure lands. They resemble Manjushri described above and are surrounded by hosts of Buddhas and bodhisattvas.
Dza hum bam hoh: They absorb into me and become one.
Offerings and praise
Om arya vagih shara saparivara argham (padyam, pushpe, dhupe, aloke, gandhe, naivedya, shabde) pratichchha hum svaha.
I make obeisance to your youthful form, O Manjushri,
Like that of a dynamic and graceful sixteen year old.
You repose upon the full moon as your cushion
At the center of an expansive, milk-white lotus.
I make obeisance to your speech, O mighty Fulfiller of Wishes,
So mellifluent to the minds of countless sentient beings,
A lucent euphony to accord with each listener’s capacity,
Its multiplicity embellishing the hearing of all fortunate ones.
O Manjushri, I make obeisance to your mind
Wherein is illuminated the entire tapestry of the myriad objects of knowledge.
It is a tranquil ocean of unfathomable profundity
Of immeasurable breadth, boundless like space itself.
Meditation on the clear appearance and divine identity of oneself as Manjushri.
Cultivate single-pointedness on your Manjushri body. Cultivate divine identity of being Manjushri
Mantra recitation
At my heart upon a moon disc is an orange syllable dhih. Encircling it at the disc’s periphery stands the rosary-like mantra, om ah ra pa tsa na. All the syllables radiate light, which gathers the wisdoms of explaining, debating and writing, and the wisdoms of hearing, thinking and meditation possessed by the Buddhas, bodhisattvas, solitary realizers, hearers, and the wise and learned masters of all the Buddhist and non-Buddhist traditions.
(Contemplate the fusion of such wisdom with your mindstream while reciting the mantra as many times as you wish. Additional mantra visualizations may also be done at this point.)
(To purify excesses, omissions and mistakes, recite:)
Om vajrasattva samaya manu palaya/ vajrasattva deno patita/ dido may bhawa/ suto kayo may bhawa/ supo kayo may bhawa/ anu rakto may bhawa/ sarwa siddhi mempar yatsa/ sarwa karma su tsa may/ tsitam shriyam kuru hum/ ha ha ha ha ho/ bhagawan/ sarwa tatagata/ vajra ma may mu tsa/ vajra bhawa maha samaya sattva/ ah hum pey
(Optional: again make offerings and praise as above.)
Conclusion
The entire universe and its inhabitants, who all appear in the form of Manjushri, melt into light and dissolve into me. I dissolve into the dhih at my heart, which then vanishes like a rainbow into space. (Rest in emptiness.)
Within the sphere of emptiness, I instantly appear in the form of Manjushri and engage in extensive deeds to benefit all sentient beings.
(Meditate in the break time that all sights are Manjushri’s mandala, all sounds are his mantra, and all your thoughts are Manjushri’s unlimited compassion and wisdom.)
Dedication and auspicious verses
By the virtue of this practice may I quickly accomplish the powerful attainments of Manjushri, and then may I lead all beings to that same supreme state.
May the precious bodhi mind not yet born arise and grow. May that born have no decline, but increase forever more.
Colophon: The above meditation upon Orange Manjushri was written by Ngawang Lozang Gyatso, a monk of rectitude from Zahor, at the request of Gajo Dargye. It was translated into English by Kevin Garratt, with Chomdze Tashi Wangyal and Lozang Gyaltsen.
Source
by the Fifth Dalai Lama (1617-1682)
Copyright by Thubten Chodron
thubtenchodron.org
