Entries by drikungdharmasurya

Vajrasattva Purification Meditation

VAJRASATTVA PURIFICATION MEDITATION The Vajrasattva meditation begins with the visualization of a lotus over the very top of your head. It is important in this meditation that you think of yourself in your ordinary form, not in any transformed condition, but just as your ordinary self, complete with all of your defilements accumulated from beginningless […]

Om Ah Hung Vajra Recitation

OM AH HUNG Vajra Recitation   This instruction on the vajra recitation of the syllables Om, Ah, Hum was given by Drigung Kyabje Garchen Rinpoche in commentary on Mahasiddha Tilopa’s Pith Instructions on Mahamudra (Skt. Mahamudra Upadesha). Specifically, it is in reference to the line, “If people of inferior intelligence [can] not abide in the […]

Reminder – Special Yamantaka Teachings & Empowerment Event with Garchen Rinpoche on April 12-13, 2014, Virginia USA

Dearest Dharma Brothers, Sisters and Friends, This serves as a reminder of the Special Yamantaka teachings and empowerment to be bestowed by Garchen Rinpoche on April 12 and 13, 2014 at NRECA (4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22203) in Northern Virginia, USA.   The subject Event is just 2 weeks away.  Details are provided in the […]

March 21 2014 Manjushri

Manjushri is the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, embodying the wisdom and knowledge aspect of all Buddhas of the ten directions and three times. His wisdom sword cuts the root of all suffering and his dazzling light dispels the darkness of confusion. Manjushri practice is essential because it helps to clear away confusion about the nature of […]

Yamantaka Empowerment

Yamantaka is the wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom embodying the wisdom and knowledge aspect of all buddhas of the ten directions and three times.   Through his enlightened activity, he conquers Yama, the Lord of Death, in overcoming ignorance and dualistic appearances.  He is also known as a powerful dharma protector.