Teachings

A living treasury of the Dharma as offered by His Holiness — words of wisdom and compassion, preserved for the awakening and benefit of all beings.

8 teachings

Profound Path of the Most Concise Preliminary PracticeA condensed preliminary-practice liturgy for those unable to undertake the extensive ngöndro — refuge and bodhicitta, Vajrasattva, maṇḍala, and guru yoga in the most concise form.
Natural Liberation of Saṃsāra ~ Supplications and Aspirations through the Six SyllablesA supplication and aspiration prayer to Avalokiteśvara built on the six syllables oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ, carrying refuge, purification, and the aspiration for liberation from saṃsāra.
The Prayer to Buddha Amitābha, Invoking the Vital Points of His Wisdom Samaya, called Protecting from the Fear of SaṃsāraA prayer invoking the wisdom-samaya of Buddha Amitābha, calling on his vow to protect beings from the fears of saṃsāra.
The Essence of the Unelaborate — Daily Practice of the Buddha AmitābhaA daily practice of Buddha Amitābha in unelaborate form — refuge, visualization, recitation, and dedication for the practitioner's constant use.
A Prayer for Long Life for His Holiness Trulku Jigme Choedrak — the 70th Je Khenpo of BhutanA prayer for the long life of His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo, composed by the 68th Je Khenpo Yönten Ö.
On this Glorious Day ~ A Melodious Offering of Gratitude to all ParentsA song offered in gratitude to all parents throughout the world — on kindness repaid, caring for beings as one's own parents, and harmony as the root of happiness.
Illuminating Darkness of the Heart — A Guide to Differentiate what is Dharma and what is notA guide in verse for distinguishing what is Dharma from what is not, offered as counsel on virtue, cause and effect, and the protection of life.
Excellent Path of Auspiciousness: A Sketch of My Reflections on TeaReflecting on the tea offered between rituals and at the great Monlam, His Holiness hears from a tea goddess how tea binds lama and disciple, parents and children, and why it is a vessel of auspiciousness for Bhutan.