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| − | ==Vajrasattva Purification== | + | ==[[Vajrasattva]] [[Purification]]== |
| − | ===The [[Power]] of Reliance: Taking [[Refuge]] and Generating the Altruistic Intention=== | + | ===The [[Power]] of Reliance: Taking [[Refuge]] and Generating the {{Wiki|Altruistic}} [[Intention]]=== |
[[File:Vajrasattva 06-16.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Vajrasattva 06-16.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | [[Visualize]] about four inches above your head an open white [[lotus]] upon which is a {{Wiki|moon}} disc. [[Vajrasattva]] is seated upon this. His [[body]] is made of white [[light]] and adorned with [[beautiful]] ornaments and [[clothes]] of [[celestial]] silk. His two hands are crossed at his [[heart]]; the right holds a [[vajra]], the left holds a [[bell]]. At his [[heart]] is a {{Wiki|moon}} disc with the seed syllable HUM at its center and the letters of [[Vajrasattva]]'s hundred-syllable [[mantra]] standing clockwise around its edge. | + | [[Visualize]] about four inches above your head an open white [[lotus]] upon which is a {{Wiki|moon}} disc. [[Vajrasattva]] is seated upon this. His [[body]] is made of white [[light]] and adorned with [[beautiful]] ornaments and [[clothes]] of [[celestial]] {{Wiki|silk}}. His two hands are crossed at his [[heart]]; the right holds a [[vajra]], the left holds a [[bell]]. At his [[heart]] is a {{Wiki|moon}} disc with the [[seed syllable]] HUM at its center and the letters of [[Vajrasattva]]'s hundred-syllable [[mantra]] [[standing]] {{Wiki|clockwise}} around its edge. |
[[Holding]] this [[visualization]] clearly in your [[mind]], [[contemplate]] and recite three times: | [[Holding]] this [[visualization]] clearly in your [[mind]], [[contemplate]] and recite three times: | ||
| − | I take [[refuge]] in the [[Three Jewels]]. I will liberate all [[sentient beings]] and lead them to [[enlightenment]]. [[Thus]], I perfectly generate the [[mind]] dedicated to attaining [[enlightenment]] for the benefit of all [[sentient beings]]. | + | I take [[refuge]] in the [[Three Jewels]]. I will liberate all [[sentient beings]] and lead them to [[enlightenment]]. [[Thus]], I perfectly generate the [[mind]] dedicated to [[attaining]] [[enlightenment]] for the [[benefit]] of all [[sentient beings]]. |
| − | ===The [[Power]] of Regret=== | + | ===The [[Power]] of [[Regret]]=== |
| − | Spend some [[time]] reviewing harmful [[physical]], [[verbal]], and [[mental]] [[actions]] you have done, both those you can remember and those you created in previous [[lives]] but cannot recall. Generate deep [[regret]] for having done these. Have a strong wish to be free from their [[suffering]] results and to avoid causing harm to others and yourself in the future. | + | Spend some [[time]] reviewing harmful [[physical]], [[verbal]], and [[mental]] [[actions]] you have done, both those you can remember and those you created in previous [[lives]] but cannot recall. Generate deep [[regret]] for having done these. Have a strong wish to be free from their [[suffering]] results and to avoid causing harm to others and yourself in the {{Wiki|future}}. |
[[Seeing]] [[Vajrasattva]] as a combination of the [[wisdom]] and [[compassion]] of all the [[Buddhas]] and as your own [[wisdom]] and [[compassion]] in fully developed [[form]], make this request: | [[Seeing]] [[Vajrasattva]] as a combination of the [[wisdom]] and [[compassion]] of all the [[Buddhas]] and as your own [[wisdom]] and [[compassion]] in fully developed [[form]], make this request: | ||
| − | "O [[Bhagavan]] [[Vajrasattva]], please clear away all negative [[karma]] and [[obscurations]] of myself and all [[living beings]] and purify all degenerated and broken commitments." | + | "O [[Bhagavan]] [[Vajrasattva]], please clear away all negative [[karma]] and [[obscurations]] of myself and all [[living beings]] and {{Wiki|purify}} all degenerated and broken commitments." |
| − | ===The [[Power]] of Remedial Action=== | + | ===The [[Power]] of Remedial [[Action]]=== |
| − | From the HUM at [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[heart]], [[light]] radiates in all [[directions]], requesting the [[Buddhas]] to bestow their [[blessings]]. They accept the request and send white rays of [[light]] and [[nectar]], the [[essence]] of which is the [[knowledge]] of their [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]. The [[light]] and [[nectar]] absorb into the HUM and the letters of the [[mantra]] at [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[heart]]. They then fill his whole [[body]] completely, enhancing the magnificence of his appearance and increasing the brilliance of the [[mantra]]. | + | From the HUM at [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[heart]], [[light]] radiates in all [[directions]], requesting the [[Buddhas]] to bestow their [[blessings]]. They accept the request and send white rays of [[light]] and [[nectar]], the [[essence]] of which is the [[knowledge]] of their [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]. The [[light]] and [[nectar]] absorb into the HUM and the letters of the [[mantra]] at [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[heart]]. They then fill his whole [[body]] completely, enhancing the [[magnificence]] of his [[appearance]] and increasing the brilliance of the [[mantra]]. |
| − | While reciting the [[mantra]], [[visualize]] that white rays of [[light]] and [[nectar]] stream continuously from the HUM and [[mantra]] at [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[heart]]. They flow down through the crown of your head and fill every cell of your [[body]] and [[mind]] with [[infinite]] [[bliss]]. Recite the [[mantra]] at least 21 times, and more if possible: | + | While reciting the [[mantra]], [[visualize]] that white rays of [[light]] and [[nectar]] stream continuously from the HUM and [[mantra]] at [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[heart]]. They flow down through the {{Wiki|crown}} of your head and fill every cell of your [[body]] and [[mind]] with [[infinite]] [[bliss]]. Recite the [[mantra]] at least 21 times, and more if possible: |
| − | ''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'' |
If you have not yet memorized the long [[mantra]], or if you are pressed for [[time]], you may recite the short [[mantra]]: | If you have not yet memorized the long [[mantra]], or if you are pressed for [[time]], you may recite the short [[mantra]]: | ||
[[File:04.Vajrasattva.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:04.Vajrasattva.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | ''om [[vajrasattva]] hum'' | + | ''om [[vajrasattva]] [[hum]]'' |
While reciting either of the [[mantras]], continue to [[visualize]] the flow of [[light]] and [[nectar]], and perform the following four [[visualizations]] alternately : | While reciting either of the [[mantras]], continue to [[visualize]] the flow of [[light]] and [[nectar]], and perform the following four [[visualizations]] alternately : | ||
| − | '''[[Purification]] of [[body]]'''. Your [[afflictions]] and negativities in general, and particularly those of the [[body]], take the [[form]] of black ink. [[Sickness]] takes the [[form]] of pus and blood and [[afflictions]] [[caused]] by [[spirits]] appear in the [[form]] of scorpions, snakes, frogs and crabs. Flushed out by the [[light]] and [[nectar]], they all leave your [[body]] through the lower openings, like filthy liquid flowing from a drain-pipe. [[Feel]] completely [[empty]] of these problems and negativities; they no longer [[exist]] anywhere. | + | '''[[Purification]] of [[body]]'''. Your [[afflictions]] and negativities in general, and particularly those of the [[body]], take the [[form]] of black ink. [[Sickness]] takes the [[form]] of pus and {{Wiki|blood}} and [[afflictions]] [[caused]] by [[spirits]] appear in the [[form]] of scorpions, {{Wiki|snakes}}, frogs and crabs. Flushed out by the [[light]] and [[nectar]], they all leave your [[body]] through the lower openings, like filthy liquid flowing from a drain-pipe. [[Feel]] completely [[empty]] of these problems and negativities; they no longer [[exist]] anywhere. |
| − | '''[[Purification]] of [[speech]]'''. Your [[afflictions]] and the imprints of negativities of [[speech]] take the [[form]] of liquid tar. The [[light]] and [[nectar]] fill your [[body]] as [[water]] fills a dirty glass: the negativities, like the dirt, rise to the top and flow out though the upper openings of your [[body]] - your [[eyes]], {{Wiki|ears}}, mouth, {{Wiki|nose}}, etc. [[Feel]] completely [[empty]] of these problems: they are gone forever. | + | '''[[Purification]] of [[speech]]'''. Your [[afflictions]] and the imprints of negativities of [[speech]] take the [[form]] of liquid tar. The [[light]] and [[nectar]] fill your [[body]] as [[water]] fills a dirty glass: the negativities, like the dirt, rise to the top and flow out though the upper openings of your [[body]] - your [[eyes]], {{Wiki|ears}}, {{Wiki|mouth}}, {{Wiki|nose}}, etc. [[Feel]] completely [[empty]] of these problems: they are gone forever. |
| − | '''[[Purification]] of [[mind]]'''. Your [[afflictions]] and the imprints of [[mental]] negativities appear as darkness at your [[heart]]. When struck by the forceful stream of [[light]] and [[nectar]], the darkness instantly vanishes. It is like turning a [[light]] on in a room: the darkness does not go anywhere, it simply ceases to [[exist]]. [[Feel]] that you are completely [[empty]] of all of these problems: they are non-existent. | + | '''[[Purification]] of [[mind]]'''. Your [[afflictions]] and the imprints of [[mental]] negativities appear as darkness at your [[heart]]. When struck by the forceful stream of [[light]] and [[nectar]], the darkness instantly vanishes. It is like turning a [[light]] on in a room: the darkness does not go anywhere, it simply ceases to [[exist]]. [[Feel]] that you are completely [[empty]] of all of these problems: they are {{Wiki|non-existent}}. |
| − | '''Simultaneous [[purification]]'''. Do the three above [[visualizations]] simultaneously. This sweeps away the subtle [[obscurations]] that prevent you from [[seeing]] correctly all that [[exists]]. [[Feel]] completely free of these [[obscurations]]. | + | '''Simultaneous [[purification]]'''. Do the three above [[visualizations]] simultaneously. This sweeps away the {{Wiki|subtle}} [[obscurations]] that prevent you from [[seeing]] correctly all that [[exists]]. [[Feel]] completely free of these [[obscurations]]. |
| − | ===The [[Power]] of Determination=== | + | ===The [[Power]] of [[Determination]]=== |
[[File:Adibuddha vajrasattva.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Adibuddha vajrasattva.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | Address [[Vajrasattva]]: “Through [[ignorance]] and [[delusion]] I have broken and degenerated my commitments. O [[spiritual]] [[master]] be my protector and [[refuge]]. [[Lord]], Holder of the [[Vajra]], endowed with great [[compassion]], in you, the foremost of [[beings]], I take [[refuge]].” | + | Address [[Vajrasattva]]: “Through [[ignorance]] and [[delusion]] I have broken and degenerated my commitments. O [[spiritual]] [[master]] be my [[protector]] and [[refuge]]. [[Lord]], Holder of the [[Vajra]], endowed with great [[compassion]], in you, the foremost of [[beings]], I take [[refuge]].” |
| − | Then make the following [[determination]]: “I shall do my best not to do these destructive [[actions]] again in the future.” | + | Then make the following [[determination]]: “I shall do my best not to do these {{Wiki|destructive}} [[actions]] again in the {{Wiki|future}}.” |
| − | [[Vajrasattva]] is extremely pleased and says, "My [[spiritual]] child of the [[essence]], all your negativities, [[obscurations]] and degenerated [[vows]] have now been completely [[purified]]." | + | [[Vajrasattva]] is extremely [[pleased]] and says, "My [[spiritual]] child of the [[essence]], all your negativities, [[obscurations]] and degenerated [[vows]] have now been completely [[purified]]." |
| − | With [[delight]], [[Vajrasattva]] melts into [[light]] and dissolves into you. Your [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]] become inseparably one with [[Vajrasattva]]'s holy [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]. [[Concentrate]] on this. | + | With [[delight]], [[Vajrasattva]] melts into [[light]] and dissolves into you. Your [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]] become inseparably one with [[Vajrasattva]]'s {{Wiki|holy}} [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]. [[Concentrate]] on this. |
| − | ===Dedication=== | + | ===[[Dedication]]=== |
<poem> | <poem> | ||
Due to this [[merit]] may we soon | Due to this [[merit]] may we soon | ||
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That we may be able to liberate | That we may be able to liberate | ||
All [[sentient beings]] from their [[sufferings]]. | All [[sentient beings]] from their [[sufferings]]. | ||
| − | May the precious [[bodhi]] [[mind]] | + | May the [[precious]] [[bodhi]] [[mind]] |
Not yet born arise and grow. | Not yet born arise and grow. | ||
| − | May that born have no decline, | + | May that born have no {{Wiki|decline}}, |
But increase forever more. | But increase forever more. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
| − | ==Prostrations to Vajrasattva== | + | ==[[Prostrations]] to [[Vajrasattva]]== |
[[File:Art0357.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Art0357.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
[[Visualize]] [[Vajrasattva]] in front of you, and all [[sentient beings]] in [[human]] [[form]] surrounding you. With the exception of the [[power]] of remedial [[action]], do the other three opponent [[powers]] as above. | [[Visualize]] [[Vajrasattva]] in front of you, and all [[sentient beings]] in [[human]] [[form]] surrounding you. With the exception of the [[power]] of remedial [[action]], do the other three opponent [[powers]] as above. | ||
| − | ===The [[power]] of remedial action=== | + | ===The [[power]] of remedial [[action]]=== |
| − | While prostrating, recite the [[Vajrasattva]] [[mantra]] continuously. [[Visualize]] from a white syllable OM at [[Vajrasattva]]'s brow the [[mantra]] pours forth in a stream of white letters of [[light]]. This sinks into your brow, purifying [[obscurations]] of your [[body]]. | + | While prostrating, recite the [[Vajrasattva]] [[mantra]] continuously. [[Visualize]] from a white {{Wiki|syllable}} OM at [[Vajrasattva]]'s brow the [[mantra]] pours forth in a stream of white letters of [[light]]. This sinks into your brow, purifying [[obscurations]] of your [[body]]. |
| − | At the same [[time]], from a red syllable AH at [[Vajrasattva]]'s throat comes the [[mantra]] [[as a stream]] of red letters of [[light]], which sinks into your throat and purifies [[obscurations]] of your [[speech]]. From a blue syllable HUM at [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[heart]] comes the [[mantra]] [[as a stream]] of blue letters of [[light]], and this sinks into your [[heart]], purifying [[obscurations]] of your [[mind]]. | + | At the same [[time]], from a red {{Wiki|syllable}} AH at [[Vajrasattva]]'s {{Wiki|throat}} comes the [[mantra]] [[as a stream]] of red letters of [[light]], which sinks into your {{Wiki|throat}} and purifies [[obscurations]] of your [[speech]]. From a blue {{Wiki|syllable}} HUM at [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[heart]] comes the [[mantra]] [[as a stream]] of blue letters of [[light]], and this sinks into your [[heart]], purifying [[obscurations]] of your [[mind]]. |
| − | [[Imagine]] all [[sentient beings]] around you are prostrating with you and purifying their own [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]. After each [[prostration]], a replica of [[Vajrasattva]] absorbs into you and into each [[sentient being]]. Think that your [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]] have been completely [[purified]] and are one with [[Vajrasattva]]'s holy [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]. | + | [[Imagine]] all [[sentient beings]] around you are prostrating with you and purifying their own [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]. After each [[prostration]], a replica of [[Vajrasattva]] absorbs into you and into each [[sentient being]]. Think that your [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]] have been completely [[purified]] and are one with [[Vajrasattva]]'s {{Wiki|holy}} [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]. |
At the end, do the [[power]] of the promise as above. Then [[Vajrasattva]] dissolves into you and into all [[sentient beings]], and dedicate the positive potential. | At the end, do the [[power]] of the promise as above. Then [[Vajrasattva]] dissolves into you and into all [[sentient beings]], and dedicate the positive potential. | ||
| − | ===Explanation of the mantra=== | + | ===Explanation of the [[mantra]]=== |
[[File:Vajrasattva 3033.JPG|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Vajrasattva 3033.JPG|thumb|250px|]] | ||
| − | ''Om'': the qualities of the [[Buddha's]] holy [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]; all that is [[auspicious]] and of great value. | + | ''Om'': the qualities of the [[Buddha's]] {{Wiki|holy}} [[body]], [[speech]] and [[mind]]; all that is [[auspicious]] and of great value. |
''[[Vajrasattva]]'': ([[Tibetan]]: [[Dorje Sempa]]) the [[being]] who has the [[wisdom]] of inseparable [[bliss]] and [[emptiness]]. | ''[[Vajrasattva]]'': ([[Tibetan]]: [[Dorje Sempa]]) the [[being]] who has the [[wisdom]] of inseparable [[bliss]] and [[emptiness]]. | ||
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''Manupalaya'': lead me along the [[path]] you took to [[enlightenment]]. | ''Manupalaya'': lead me along the [[path]] you took to [[enlightenment]]. | ||
| − | ''[[Vajrasattva]] deno patita'': make me abide closer to [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[vajra]] holy [[mind]]. | + | ''[[Vajrasattva]] deno patita'': make me abide closer to [[Vajrasattva]]'s [[vajra]] {{Wiki|holy}} [[mind]]. |
| − | ''Dido may bhawa'': please grant me the ability to have a firm and stable [[realization]] of the [[ultimate nature]] of [[phenomena]]. | + | ''Dido may bhawa'': please grant me the ability to have a firm and {{Wiki|stable}} [[realization]] of the [[ultimate nature]] of [[phenomena]]. |
| − | ''Suto kayo may bhawa'': please have the nature of [[being]] extremely pleased with me. | + | ''Suto kayo may bhawa'': please have the [[nature]] of [[being]] extremely [[pleased]] with me. |
| − | ''Supo kayo may bhawa'': may I be in the nature of well-developed great [[bliss]]. | + | ''Supo kayo may bhawa'': may I be in the [[nature]] of well-developed great [[bliss]]. |
| − | ''Anu rakto may bhawa'': please have the nature of the [[love]] that leads me to your state. | + | ''Anu rakto may bhawa'': please have the [[nature]] of the [[love]] that leads me to your state. |
''Sarwa [[siddhi]] mempar yatsa'': please grant me all powerful attainments. | ''Sarwa [[siddhi]] mempar yatsa'': please grant me all powerful attainments. | ||
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''Tsitam shriyam kuru'': please grant me your glorious qualities. | ''Tsitam shriyam kuru'': please grant me your glorious qualities. | ||
| − | ''Hung'': the [[vajra]] holy [[mind]]. | + | ''Hung'': the [[vajra]] {{Wiki|holy}} [[mind]]. |
''Ha ha ha ha ho'': the five [[transcendental]] [[wisdoms]]. | ''Ha ha ha ha ho'': the five [[transcendental]] [[wisdoms]]. | ||
| − | ''[[Bhagawan]]'': one who has destroyed every obscuration, attained all realizations, and has passed beyond [[suffering]]. | + | ''[[Bhagawan]]'': one who has destroyed every {{Wiki|obscuration}}, attained all realizations, and has passed beyond [[suffering]]. |
''Sarwa Tatagata'': all those who have gone into the [[realization]] of [[emptiness]], [[knowing]] things just as they are. | ''Sarwa Tatagata'': all those who have gone into the [[realization]] of [[emptiness]], [[knowing]] things just as they are. | ||
| − | ''[[Vajra]]'': inseparable, indestructible. | + | ''[[Vajra]]'': inseparable, [[indestructible]]. |
''Ma may mu tsa'': do not abandon me. | ''Ma may mu tsa'': do not abandon me. | ||
| − | ''[[Vajra]] bhawa'': the nature of inseparability. | + | ''[[Vajra]] bhawa'': the [[nature]] of inseparability. |
| − | ''Mahasamaya [[sattva]]'': the [[great being]] who has the pledge, the [[vajra]] holy [[mind]]. | + | ''Mahasamaya [[sattva]]'': the [[great being]] who has the pledge, the [[vajra]] {{Wiki|holy}} [[mind]]. |
| − | ''Ah'': the [[vajra]] holy [[speech]]. | + | ''[[Ah]]'': the [[vajra]] {{Wiki|holy}} [[speech]]. |
| − | ''Hum'': the [[transcendental]] [[wisdom]] of great [[bliss]]. | + | ''[[Hum]]'': the [[transcendental]] [[wisdom]] of great [[bliss]]. |
''Pey'': clarifies the [[transcendental]] [[wisdom]] of inseparable [[bliss]] and [[emptiness]] and destroys the [[dualistic]] [[mind]] that obstructs that. | ''Pey'': clarifies the [[transcendental]] [[wisdom]] of inseparable [[bliss]] and [[emptiness]] and destroys the [[dualistic]] [[mind]] that obstructs that. | ||
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===Summary of the meaning of the [[mantra]]=== | ===Summary of the meaning of the [[mantra]]=== | ||
| − | O [[great being]] whose holy [[mind]] is in the indestructible nature of all the [[Buddhas]], having destroyed every obscuration, attained all realizations and passed beyond all [[suffering]], the one gone to the [[realization]] of things just as they are, do not forsake me. Please make me closer to your [[vajra]] holy [[mind]], and grant me the ability to realize the [[ultimate nature]] of [[phenomena]]. Please help me to realize great [[bliss]]. Lead me to your state, and grant me all powerful attainments. Please bestow upon me all [[virtuous]] [[actions]] and glorious qualities. | + | O [[great being]] whose {{Wiki|holy}} [[mind]] is in the [[indestructible]] [[nature]] of all the [[Buddhas]], having destroyed every {{Wiki|obscuration}}, attained all realizations and passed beyond all [[suffering]], the one gone to the [[realization]] of things just as they are, do not forsake me. Please make me closer to your [[vajra]] {{Wiki|holy}} [[mind]], and grant me the ability to realize the [[ultimate nature]] of [[phenomena]]. Please help me to realize great [[bliss]]. Lead me to your state, and grant me all powerful attainments. Please bestow upon me all [[virtuous]] [[actions]] and glorious qualities. |
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Vajrasattva Purification
The Power of Reliance: Taking Refuge and Generating the Altruistic Intention
Visualize about four inches above your head an open white lotus upon which is a moon disc. Vajrasattva is seated upon this. His body is made of white light and adorned with beautiful ornaments and clothes of celestial silk. His two hands are crossed at his heart; the right holds a vajra, the left holds a bell. At his heart is a moon disc with the seed syllable HUM at its center and the letters of Vajrasattva's hundred-syllable mantra standing clockwise around its edge.
Holding this visualization clearly in your mind, contemplate and recite three times:
I take refuge in the Three Jewels. I will liberate all sentient beings and lead them to enlightenment. Thus, I perfectly generate the mind dedicated to attaining enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.
The Power of Regret
Spend some time reviewing harmful physical, verbal, and mental actions you have done, both those you can remember and those you created in previous lives but cannot recall. Generate deep regret for having done these. Have a strong wish to be free from their suffering results and to avoid causing harm to others and yourself in the future.
Seeing Vajrasattva as a combination of the wisdom and compassion of all the Buddhas and as your own wisdom and compassion in fully developed form, make this request:
"O Bhagavan Vajrasattva, please clear away all negative karma and obscurations of myself and all living beings and purify all degenerated and broken commitments."
The Power of Remedial Action
From the HUM at Vajrasattva's heart, light radiates in all directions, requesting the Buddhas to bestow their blessings. They accept the request and send white rays of light and nectar, the essence of which is the knowledge of their body, speech and mind. The light and nectar absorb into the HUM and the letters of the mantra at Vajrasattva's heart. They then fill his whole body completely, enhancing the magnificence of his appearance and increasing the brilliance of the mantra.
While reciting the mantra, visualize that white rays of light and nectar stream continuously from the HUM and mantra at Vajrasattva's heart. They flow down through the crown of your head and fill every cell of your body and mind with infinite bliss. Recite the mantra at least 21 times, and more if possible:
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
If you have not yet memorized the long mantra, or if you are pressed for time, you may recite the short mantra:
om vajrasattva hum
While reciting either of the mantras, continue to visualize the flow of light and nectar, and perform the following four visualizations alternately :
Purification of body. Your afflictions and negativities in general, and particularly those of the body, take the form of black ink. Sickness takes the form of pus and blood and afflictions caused by spirits appear in the form of scorpions, snakes, frogs and crabs. Flushed out by the light and nectar, they all leave your body through the lower openings, like filthy liquid flowing from a drain-pipe. Feel completely empty of these problems and negativities; they no longer exist anywhere.
Purification of speech. Your afflictions and the imprints of negativities of speech take the form of liquid tar. The light and nectar fill your body as water fills a dirty glass: the negativities, like the dirt, rise to the top and flow out though the upper openings of your body - your eyes, ears, mouth, nose, etc. Feel completely empty of these problems: they are gone forever.
Purification of mind. Your afflictions and the imprints of mental negativities appear as darkness at your heart. When struck by the forceful stream of light and nectar, the darkness instantly vanishes. It is like turning a light on in a room: the darkness does not go anywhere, it simply ceases to exist. Feel that you are completely empty of all of these problems: they are non-existent.
Simultaneous purification. Do the three above visualizations simultaneously. This sweeps away the subtle obscurations that prevent you from seeing correctly all that exists. Feel completely free of these obscurations.
The Power of Determination
Address Vajrasattva: “Through ignorance and delusion I have broken and degenerated my commitments. O spiritual master be my protector and refuge. Lord, Holder of the Vajra, endowed with great compassion, in you, the foremost of beings, I take refuge.”
Then make the following determination: “I shall do my best not to do these destructive actions again in the future.”
Vajrasattva is extremely pleased and says, "My spiritual child of the essence, all your negativities, obscurations and degenerated vows have now been completely purified."
With delight, Vajrasattva melts into light and dissolves into you. Your body, speech and mind become inseparably one with Vajrasattva's holy body, speech and mind. Concentrate on this.
Dedication
Due to this merit may we soon
Attain the enlightened state of Vajrasattva,
That we may be able to liberate
All sentient beings from their sufferings.
May the precious bodhi mind
Not yet born arise and grow.
May that born have no decline,
But increase forever more.
Prostrations to Vajrasattva
Visualize Vajrasattva in front of you, and all sentient beings in human form surrounding you. With the exception of the power of remedial action, do the other three opponent powers as above.
The power of remedial action
While prostrating, recite the Vajrasattva mantra continuously. Visualize from a white syllable OM at Vajrasattva's brow the mantra pours forth in a stream of white letters of light. This sinks into your brow, purifying obscurations of your body.
At the same time, from a red syllable AH at Vajrasattva's throat comes the mantra as a stream of red letters of light, which sinks into your throat and purifies obscurations of your speech. From a blue syllable HUM at Vajrasattva's heart comes the mantra as a stream of blue letters of light, and this sinks into your heart, purifying obscurations of your mind.
Imagine all sentient beings around you are prostrating with you and purifying their own body, speech and mind. After each prostration, a replica of Vajrasattva absorbs into you and into each sentient being. Think that your body, speech and mind have been completely purified and are one with Vajrasattva's holy body, speech and mind.
At the end, do the power of the promise as above. Then Vajrasattva dissolves into you and into all sentient beings, and dedicate the positive potential.
Explanation of the mantra
Om: the qualities of the Buddha's holy body, speech and mind; all that is auspicious and of great value.
Vajrasattva: (Tibetan: Dorje Sempa) the being who has the wisdom of inseparable bliss and emptiness.
Samaya: a pledge that cannot be transgressed.
Manupalaya: lead me along the path you took to enlightenment.
Vajrasattva deno patita: make me abide closer to Vajrasattva's vajra holy mind.
Dido may bhawa: please grant me the ability to have a firm and stable realization of the ultimate nature of phenomena.
Suto kayo may bhawa: please have the nature of being extremely pleased with me.
Supo kayo may bhawa: may I be in the nature of well-developed great bliss.
Anu rakto may bhawa: please have the nature of the love that leads me to your state.
Sarwa siddhi mempar yatsa: please grant me all powerful attainments.
Sarwa karma sutsa may: please grant me all virtuous actions.
Tsitam shriyam kuru: please grant me your glorious qualities.
Ha ha ha ha ho: the five transcendental wisdoms.
Bhagawan: one who has destroyed every obscuration, attained all realizations, and has passed beyond suffering.
Sarwa Tatagata: all those who have gone into the realization of emptiness, knowing things just as they are.
Vajra: inseparable, indestructible.
Ma may mu tsa: do not abandon me.
Vajra bhawa: the nature of inseparability.
Mahasamaya sattva: the great being who has the pledge, the vajra holy mind.
Hum: the transcendental wisdom of great bliss.
Pey: clarifies the transcendental wisdom of inseparable bliss and emptiness and destroys the dualistic mind that obstructs that.
Summary of the meaning of the mantra
O great being whose holy mind is in the indestructible nature of all the Buddhas, having destroyed every obscuration, attained all realizations and passed beyond all suffering, the one gone to the realization of things just as they are, do not forsake me. Please make me closer to your vajra holy mind, and grant me the ability to realize the ultimate nature of phenomena. Please help me to realize great bliss. Lead me to your state, and grant me all powerful attainments. Please bestow upon me all virtuous actions and glorious qualities.
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