Everflowing Nectar of Bodhicitta (Zopa 2020)
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Everflowing Nectar of Bodhicitta (Zopa 2020)
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Description
This practice is based on the short text Eight Verses of Thought
Transformation, which contains the entire technique for trans- forming the mind into relative bodhicitta (i.e., the wish to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings) and abso- lute bodhicitta (i.e., the wisdom realizing emptiness). It was com- posed by Langri Thangpa Dorje Sengge, a disciple of the virtuous friend, perfect in all knowledge, Kadampa Geshe Potowa Rinchen Sal, who in turn was a disciple of the holy lamp of the teachings, Lama Atiśa. Of his guru Potowa’s eight heart sons, Langri Thangpa was the only one to receive the special instructions on exchanging oneself with others.
The practice of these teachings has three divisions: the preparation, the actual practice, and the conclusion.
Practice Requirements:
Anyone can do this practice. However, if you have not received either
- the kriyā tantra great initiation (wang) of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig,
- or a great initiation (wang) of performance tantra, yoga tantra, or highest yoga tantra followed by the subsequent permission (jenang) of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig,
- or a great initiation (wang) of action tantra lotus lineage or tathāgata lineage followed by the subsequent permission (jenang) of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig,
you cannot visualize yourself as the deity. Instead, you should visualize Thousand-Armed Chenrezig above your head.
Citation
Zopa, Thubten. Everflowing Nectar of Bodhicitta: Annihilating the Demon of the Self-Cherishing Mind. Lama Zopa Rinpoche Practice Series. Portland, OR: FPMT, 2020.
