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Vasudhara whose name means stream of gems in sanskrit, is the bodhisattva of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. Togmay sangpo is one of the great bodhisattvas who became an arya bodhisattva within a very short period through practising the 37 practices. If you manage to tune your way of acting to the 37 practices of bodhisattvas and never deviate from it, that will bring great benefit to you personally and to all sentient beings. The 37 practices of a bodhisattva kindle edition by tuffley, david. Description of the book the way of the bodhisattva. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 37 practices of a bodhisattva.

Namo arya lokeshvara i always respectfully prostrate. Thirtyseven practices by ngulchu thogme with slide show. Teachings, practices, prayers and vows view on buddhism. I will be lecturing on the thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas by the bodhisattva togmey. This teaching is a special lineage practice undertaken by all the past by great. His holiness the dalai lama in this book the dalai lama expounds the symptoms of enlightenment. He is the object of this homage because the verses explaining the practices of the bodhisattvas are based on the great compassion of which avalokiteshvara is the source. A buddhist manual for aspiring saints adapted for the christian tradition commentary and analysis by jacob ibrahim abuhamada introduction this is an old tibetan buddhist text to describe the path of a bodhisattva, which literally means someone seeking enlightenment the kingdom of god for the benefit of others. Bodhisattva togmay zangpo, who lived several centuries. The thirtyseven practices of a bodhisattva and the four. The 37 practices of bodhisattvas online with commentaries. This text the 37 practices of a bodhisattva is a concise text written by a tibetan teacher in the 14th century named togme zangpo who was a member of the sakya lineage.

Though he sees that in all phenomena there is no coming and going, he strives solely for the sake of beings. He is the object of this homage because the verses explaining the practices of the bodhisattvas are based on the great compassion of which avalokiteshvara is. The thirtyseven practices of a bodhisattvaby ngulchu gyalsas thogmed zangpo 1245 69 homage. A variety of commentaries to the short text 37 practices of bodhisattvas, which covers the views and behaviours conducive to mahayana buddhist training. The 37 practices of bodhisattvas the following article is from the winter, 1997 issue of the snow lion newsletter and is for historical reference only. And his wise answer was, read the 37 practices of a bodhisattva times out loud. Thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas and avalokiteshvara preparation january 15, 2018 share bodhgaya, bihar, india arriving at the kalachakra maidan early this morning, his holiness the dalai lama first of all took a seat next to the teaching throne, facing in the opposite direction towards the pavilion containing the avalokiteshvara.

Written by the tibetan monk and bodhisattva gyelsay togmey zangpo 129569, this medium length mind training text, gives instructions on how to follow the bodhisattva path to buddhahood. This was followed shortly afterward by the translation of vesna and alan wallace, made also from the sanskrit but with reference to the tibetan, and with the tibetan variants given in. When one engages in lecturing on or attending a lecture, hearing about the buddhist religion in general and in this case the doctrine of the great vehicle, it is necessary first to go for refuge. The original is a somewhat terse, bullet by bullet rundown in effect summarizing santidevas bodhicaryavatara the guide to the bodhisattva way of life. To rely on solitude is the practice of a bodhisattva. Every time when he teaches the dharma, the whole crowd and including him will be crying.

To perfectly practice energy, the source of all qualities for the benefit of all beings, is a practice of the bodhisattvas. Many commentaries have been written on this text and its often taught by. The 37 practices of a bodhisattva kindle edition by. The 37 practices of bodhisattvas in spoken tibetan i was so inspired by prince thogme sangpo who used to cry every time when he sees or hears strangers get sick or bad things happened with someone.

The thirtyseven practices of the bodhisattva lama yeshe. I highly recommend all my followers to carefully study and contemplate the meaning of the 37 practices of bodhisattvas. The bodhisattva comes into being with the development of the awakening mind, the purely altruistic wish to achieve the state of a buddha, and with this motivation he then proceeds to engage in a way of life that is conducive to the realization of his goal. The 37 practices of a bodhisattva dharmadhatu center. While the thirtyseven practices of a bodhisattva contains a few stanzas on the progressive stages of meditation on emptiness, the text deals primarily with meditation on the relative. The thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas the thirtyseven practices of the path. The thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas preliminary teachings to the kalachakra initiation, santa monica, california, july 1989 by his. The thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas the thirtyseven practices of the path of the bodhisattva tibetan. While the thirtyseven practices of a bodhisattva contains a few stanzas on the progressive stages of meditation on emptiness. The 37 practices of bodhisattvas \the thirtyseven practices of the path of the bodhisattva. File name tibetan buddhism the thirty seven practices of the path of. The 37 practices of a bodhisattva kindle edition by tuffley.

The 37 practices of bodhisattvas with geshe ngawang samten written by the tibetan monk and bodhisattva gyelsay togmey zangpo 129569, this medium length mind training text, gives instructions on how to follow the bodhisattva path to buddhahood. The basic structure of the text illustrates the complete path of the bodhisattva in 43 verses, which include a verse for each of the 37 practices with an additional 2 verses in the beginning and 4 at the end. Tibetan buddhism the thirty seven practices of the path of. It enjoys enormous popularity throughout all the different buddhist traditions in. The way of bodhisattva a translation bodhicharyavatara. Jeffery hopkins santa monica, california july 1989 i will be lecturing on the thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas by the bodhisattva togmey.

The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to study, reflect and meditate, tirelessly, both day and night, without ever straying into idleness, in order to free oneself and others from this ocean of sa. To aspire to the neverchanging supreme state of liberation is the practice of bodhisattvas. Mar, 2017 in this talk, dharma teacher fred eppsteiner comments on 5 of togme zangpos 37 practices of the bodhissatva. When i read it, i recognize the main points of the buddhist teachings on the.

Treasured by buddhists of all traditions, the way of the bodhisattva bodhicharyavatara is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment, and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. It is quite important to remind ourselves from time to timeand if possible, actually at all timeswhat it means to be a bodhisattva, what the responsibilities are, and how to carry them out. Tokme zangpos 37 practices of a bodhisattva is a brief compendium of how a bodhisattva should view life and his or her mission written in the 14th century ce. All the past buddhas who have gone beyond samsara and have obtained tathagatahood practiced these precious 37. Namo arya lokeshvara i always respectfully prostrate through my three doors to the supreme guru and protector lokeshvara, who although seeing all phenomena as a devoid of going and coming, endeavours onepointedly to benefit sentient beings. The original is a somewhat terse, bullet by bullet rundown in effect summarizing santidevas bodhicaryavatara the guide to the bodhisattva. To abandon it immediately is the practice of a bodhisattva. Practices of bodhisattvas 37 attachments to 1 material possessions and money, 2 approval, praise and love, 3 reputation and image, 4 sense pleasure. The 37 practices of bodhisattvas geshe tenzin zopa. Its a summary of how we should behave as we are on the path to awakening. The thirtyseven practices of a bodhisattva by ngulchu.

Gyelsay togmay sangpo, the author of the text the 37 practices of bodhisattvas, was born around 1295 in tibet. Thirtyseven bodhisattva practices rgyalsras laglen sobdunma by togmeyzangpo thogsmed bzangpo translated by alexander berzin, march 2006 literal translation original version published in his holiness the 14th dalai lama. A commentary on the way of the bodhisattva ebook free. Twentyninth practice in understanding that vipashyana insight in union with shamatha calmabiding completely destroys kleshas desires, obstacles, to meditate on the dhyanas which are beyond the four realms is a. Commentary on 37 bodhisattva practices the dalai lama. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Perfect buddhas, source of all benefit and happiness, arise through accomplishing the genuine dharma. So, 37 practices can actually be brought into experience. The thirtyseven bodhisattva practices prayers dalai lama in. Immediately abandoning whatever things give rise to clinging and attachment is the bodhisattvas practice. His holiness the dalai lamas three day teaching on 37 practices of a bodhisattva. The teachings were organized by the foundation for universal responsibility. Some years ago, the great master khenpo tsultrim gyamtso was asked, teacher, teach me about compassion. Thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas and the 14th. This is the main heart advice i give to my students. Mar 17, 2014 bodhisattva bodhisattva in mahayana buddhism a person who is able to reach nirvana but delays doing so out of compassion in order to save suffering beings mahayana buddhism encourages. The thirty seven practices of bodhisattvas is a transcription of an oral teaching by a buddhist scholar and teacher. The introduction to the thirtyseven practices of the bodhisattva is a homage addressed to avalokiteshvara, here called lokeshvara. The 37 practices of bodhisattvas the thirty seven bodhisattva practices. Delhi teachings 2014 day 1 37 practices of a bodhisattva the first day of his holiness the dalai lamas three day teaching on 37 practices of a bodhisattva in new delhi, india on march.

On the third day his holiness bestowed the trisamayavyharaja empowerment. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The 37 practices of a bodhisattva rgyalsras laglen sobdunma by thogme zangpo. Thirtyseven verses on the practices of bodhisattvas. With no distractions, virtuous activity naturally grows. It enjoys enormous popularity throughout all the different buddhist traditions in tibet and is also one of my favorites. All happiness, even temporary happiness, relies on the right causes and conditions. The 37 practices of bodhisattvas 14 even if someone broadcasts all kinds of unpleasant remarks about you throughout the three thousand worlds, in return, with a loving mind, speak of his good qualities this is the practice of bodhisattvas. Rgyal sras lag len so bdun ma is a short buddhist text authored by the tibetan master ngulchu thogme sangpo 129569. The dalai lama teaches the bodhisattva practices in bodh gaya in 1983, with special advice for refugees and pilgrims from tibet. In tibetan, the term for the sense pleasures is a special one that refers to beautiful forms, lovely sounds, appealing smells delicious tastes, and objects pleasant to the touch. Mind training lojong tibetan masters gyalse tokme zangpo english francais portugues. I decided to teach on this text, the 37 practices of bodhisattvas, because we all have chosen our path as buddhists and to become bodhisattvas.

Unless we have a general understanding about cyclic existence, its causes, nirvana as alternative, and the path to peace, these 37. Four essential buddhist commentaries dharamsala, india. An overview by venerable thubten chodron on dec 7, 2017 in 37 practices of bodhisattvas. By gelsay togmay sangpo tibetan language institute p. Thirty seven practices of bodhisattvas, with commentary by his holi. Dont engage distractions and spiritual practice naturally grows. I prostrate always respectfully, through my three gateways, to the supreme gurus and the guardian avalokiteshvara who, seeing that all phenomena have no coming or going, make efforts singly for the benefit of wandering beings.

These are the words of a tibetan monk named gyelsay. To the sublime teacher inseparable from avalokiteshvara, the protector of beings, i pay constant homage with respectful body, speech, and mind. The thirty seven practices of the path of the bodhisattva meditation and meditation techniques extracts from essential teachings. By leaving harmful places, afflictions gradually decline. These teachings show us how to live a life devoted to bringing benefit to all beings. This verse is togmay sangpos pledge to explain the 37 practices by composing this text. Delhi teachings 2014 day 1 37 practices of a bodhisattva duration. The other four worldly concerns are not getting the previous four and experiencing their oppositesdejection because of lacking. Tibetan yogis and now by his holiness the dalai lama and our. The thirtyseven practices of a bodhisattva by ngulchu thogme. Before beginning the thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas, its important to understand a little about the situation were in, which is called cyclic existence or samsara in sanskrit. Preliminary teachings to the kalachakra initiation his holiness the dalai lama.

She represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. In tibetan buddhism, the 37 practices of a bodhisattva is a very popular text. Support our project our ability to maintain and further expand our website totally depends on your support. The thirtyseven 37 practices of bodhisattvas doc, with commentary by khenpo tsultrim gyamtso rinpoche the thirtyseven 37 practices of bodhisattvas pdf, with commentary by ntzp the thirtyseven 37 practices of bodhisattvas pdf, translated by yonten gyatso with the help of dechen wangmo. Therefore, those who are able to come to the dharma center and engage in meditation practice, these are truly the human beings endowed with the full eighteen. In thirty seven verses, it gives instructions on how to follow the bodhisattva path. Keep awareness clear and vivid and confidence in the way arises. Giving up the concerns of this life by reflecting on impermanence. Thirty seven practices of bodhisattvas, with commentary by his holiness the.