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 - AUDIO CDAn audio recording of the sadhana, or ritual prayer for spiritual attainments, of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. Learn More -
Avalokiteshvara Sadhana - AudioAn audio recording of the sadhana, or ritual prayer for spiritual attainments, of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.
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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 -
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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 - CARD and EBOOKLETA 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.
This condensed practise is also included as a downloadable ebooklet within the Amitayus Practise Bundle (one of the products listed below).
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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 -
Condensed Long Life Practice of Buddha Amitayus - ebooklet EPUB formatsee grouped product Learn More -
Dakini Prayers (Quick Path to Great Bliss) - AudioAn audio recording of the extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, a female enlightened Deity who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. 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 -
Jewels of Dharma - Advice from Atisha's HeartThis product is part of the Jewels of Dharma series by Tharpa Publications – a set of small folded cards intended to aid with the memorization of particular Kadampa Buddhist texts. They are all excerpts from the books and oral teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Atisha's Advice
Venerable Atisha (982-1054) is the founder of Kadampa Buddhism. His advice encapsulates the way of life of the early Kadampa practitioners, whose example of purity and sincerity all modern Kadampa Buddhists should try to emulate. This timeless wisdom is as profoundly beneficial and applicable now, as it was when it was originally composed.
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Jewels of Dharma - The Benefits of Listening to Dharma - AryasuraThis product is part of the Jewels of Dharma series by Tharpa Publications – a set of small folded cards intended to aid with the memorization of particular Kadampa Buddhist texts. They are all excerpts from the books and oral teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Aryasura's Advice
This card includes a special message from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche that was shared at the beginning of the NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival 2020. Geshe Kelsang explains that his message is based on Stories of Rebirth by Aryasura.
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Kadampa Prayers - CDAn audio recording of the Heart Jewel practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. Learn More
