A common question that is often asked by those who are not familiar with Tibetan Buddhism relates to the practice of Dharmapalas or Dharma Protectors. These are actually beings who support our practice through a number of methods. Primarily they are propitiated in order to remove obstacles and difficulties that block spiritual progress.
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For Buddhists, the altar forms the focal point of their practice. A Buddhist altar is used by the practitioner to purify negative karma, and to generate merits which will create the causes for us to have conducive conditions in order to further our spiritual practice.
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The Diamond Path sadhana invokes upon two forms of Manjushri – Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden. Using traditional sources, this sadhana has been compiled by H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche for those without initiation who wish to create a closer connection with Manjushri.
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There are currently two authentic divination texts that are in use to contact Dorje Shugden. One is from the writings of H.E. Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche and the other is from Dorje Shugden himself who composed it while in trance of the Choyang Duldzin Oracle.
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Dorje Shugden helped me in my English proficiency test. Having failed the first attempt, I did a lot of Dorje Shugden serkym offerings and my second test results surpassed my expectations!
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In essence, mantras are the holy energies of the Buddhas in the form of sound. Reciting mantras of the Buddhas, meditational deities and Dharma Protectors therefore invokes their blessings to bring about a beneficial impact in our lives.
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Here are a collection of mantras related to Dorje Shugden, his entourage and his lineage which can be recited anytime and anywhere, as a standalone practice or in combination with one’s daily prayers. Initiations are not necessary for the mantras listed here.
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This video explains the various holy mantras of Dorje Shugden’s five forms, and their benefits including the activities of pacification, increase, control and wrath.
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A friend owed me a huge sum of money for many years. About to give up, I chanted Dorje Shugden’s mantra as a last resort. Over the course of six months, my friend returned everything!
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Tibetan Buddhism offers a number of practices to combat against black magic and spirit harm. One such practice is that of Dorje Shugden Trakze. This video includes a superb explanation on the visualisation that accompanies the recitation of Trakze’s mantra.
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Gyenze is the ‘increase’ or ‘wealth’ form of Dorje Shugden and the purpose of his practice is to increase our financial resources, lifespan, as well as attainments. This video includes a superb explanation on the visualisation that accompanies the recitation of Gyenze’s mantra.
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The Dorje Shugden retreat is an effective way to accumulate merits and develop closer ties with Dorje Shugden. The benefits of this Protector retreat also include clarity of mind, improved memory and a faster comprehension and absorption of the Dharma.
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Tormas are food offerings in the form of ritual cakes. The offering of tormas generates the merits to not only receive the resources we need for successful spiritual practice but also to gain higher attainments, especially those related to Tantra.
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There was a male spirit pressing down on me; I struggled but was not able to move my body at all. When I chanted Dorje Shugden’s mantra, the pressure lifted and I could get up.
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I have severe Celiac Disease and I mistakenly ate some wheat. Terrified, I did Dorje Shugden’s sadhana many times hoping to lessen the symptoms. Instead, my illness was averted completely.
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I was driving on the highway when I suddenly lost control of my car, spun and hit the side railing. Both airbags were deployed but miraculously, I did not suffer from any injuries, not even a bruise.
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