Printed Prayers
Prayers are special methods for generating positive states of mind and can be used as a basis for successful meditation on any of the stages of the path to enlightenment. Tharpa Publications provides a wide range of Buddhist prayers in printed, ebook and audio format.
Buddhist prayers are often referred to as 'sadhanas', which means 'ritual prayers for spiritual attainments'. A sadhana is practised by reciting the verses and deeply contemplating their meaning. Through regular practise a sadhana acts as a method for attaining realizations that enable us to progress along our spiritual path.
Buddhist prayers are often referred to as 'sadhanas', which means 'ritual prayers for spiritual attainments'. A sadhana is practised by reciting the verses and deeply contemplating their meaning. Through regular practise a sadhana acts as a method for attaining realizations that enable us to progress along our spiritual path.
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A Handbook for the Daily Practice of Bodhisattva and Tantric VowsA special method for those who have received Bodhisattva and Tantric vows to deepen their understanding of these vows and strengthen their commitment to keeping them. Learn More -
A Pure Life - BookletHow to practise the special moral discipline of taking and keeping the eight Mahayana precepts for a period of twenty-four hours. Learn More -
Avalokiteshvara Sadhana - BookletA special method for meditating on Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, through which we can develop our compassion and awaken our Buddha nature. Learn More -
Condensed Essence of Vajrayana - BookletThe middling length self-generation meditation practice that focusses on the body mandala of Heruka, the Buddha of compassion in Highest Yoga Tantra. Learn More -
Condensed Long Life Practice of Buddha Amitayus - PrintA brief long life practice of Buddha Amitayus, incorporating essential prayers taken from The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus: A special method for increasing lifespan, wisdom and merit. Learn More -
Dakini Yoga - BookletThe self-generation practice of Vajrayogini – the female Buddha who embodies the wisdom of all Buddhas – in conjunction with six-session yoga, an essential daily practice for those who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. Learn More -
Drop of Essential NectarA powerful practice for purifying negativities, pacifying deluded states of mind, receiving blessings and improving our experience of love and compassion. Learn More -
Eight Verses of Training the Mind - BOOKLETThe famous spiritual poem written by the 11th century Tibetan Bodhisattva Geshe Langri Tangpa, which reveals the essence of the Mahayana path to enlightenment. Learn More -
Essence of Good Fortune - BookletPrayers for preparing our mind for successful meditation on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment. Learn More -
Essence of Vajrayana - BookletThe extensive self-generation meditation practice of the body mandala of Heruka, the Buddha of compassion in Highest Yoga Tantra. Learn More -
Feast of Great Bliss - BookletHow to perform the self-initiation of Vajrayogini to renew and strengthen our Tantric vows and commitments and deepen our connection with Vajrayogini. Learn More -
Great Liberation of the Father - BookletA short practice including self-generation as Buddha Heruka, Guru yoga and requests to the Mahamudra lineage Gurus that prepare our mind for successful meditation on Mahamudra – the very subtle blissful mind that realizes ultimate truth. Learn More -
Great Liberation of the Mother - BookletA short practice including self-generation as Buddha Vajrayogini, Guru yoga and requests to the Mahamudra lineage Gurus that prepare our mind for successful meditation on Mahamudra – the very subtle blissful mind that realizes ultimate truth. Learn More -
Heart Jewel - BookletHow to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength. -
Heartfelt Prayers - BookletA Buddhist funeral service with prayers, dedications and guidance. Learn More -
Keajra Heaven - BookletA commentary by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso to the sadhana or ritual prayer for attaining the Pure Land of Keajra within this life without abandoning our present body.
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Liberating Prayer - PrintA special prayer composed by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for generating and increasing our faith and respect in Buddha Shakyamuni. Learn More -
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Prayer booklets and ebooklets for this practice are available on this page.Scroll down to watch a video on the explanation of the practice by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) and the Resident Teacher at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre , the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism.
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Mahayana Refuge Ceremony and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony - BookletPrayers recited during ceremonies for going for refuge and taking Bodhisattva vows. Learn More -
Medicine Buddha Prayer - BookletA special practice focussing on Medicine Buddha for helping others through healing actions. Learn More -
Medicine Buddha Sadhana - BookletA practice for receiving a special power of body, speech and mind through which we can help both ourself and others through healing actions. Learn More -
Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva - BookletThe practice of cleansing our mind of all delusions and negativity by relying upon Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification. Learn More -
Melodious Drum - BookletThe extensive sadhana, or ‘method of attainment’, for fulfilling our commitment to rely upon the Dharma Protector and to practise Lamrim, Lojong and Mahamudra, and for restoring any degenerate or broken commitments. Learn More -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide - BookletThe special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra, which also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path to enlightenment. Learn More -
Path of Compassion for the Deceased - BookletA short but powerful method for guiding someone who has recently died to the Pure Land of a Buddha. Learn More -
Pathway to the Pure Land - BookletTraining in meditation for transferring our consciousness to the Pure Land of a Buddha. Learn More -
Powa Ceremony - BookletA special method for leading countless deceased beings to the Pure Land of a Buddha. Learn More -
Prayers for Meditation - BookletBrief prayers for preparing our mind for successful meditation on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Learn More -
Prayers for the Long Life of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche - BookletTwo prayers for the long life of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. Learn More -
Prayers for World Peace - BookletPrayers for cultivating inner peace, the best method for establishing world peace. Learn More