;A.-28A/-.-LJ.-0<-:I<-2?-&A-/?-;A.-=-L:R,If you chant these words once before beginning an activity, it will be easilyaccomplished, just as you wish. Therefore, no matter what, hold this inyour mind.
AT, $%-YA.-i3-.$-<%-28A/-z/-P2-0:A, ,OM �A�G SI �AM DAG RA�G ZHI� LHU� DRUP PAYOM. Homage to the Buddha, Dharma and Noble Sangha–
2N->A?-KR$?-2&:A-8A%-/-28$?-0-;A, ,TASHI CHOK CHÜ ZHI�G �AZHUG PAYIAll that dwell in the auspicious realms of the ten directions,
?%?-o?-(R?-.%-.$J-:./-:1$?-0:A-5S$?, ,SA�G GYE CHÖ DA�G GE� DU� PHAG PAYTSOKWhere all appearance and existence is completely pure.
This is a shortened prayer of theSutra of the Words ofAuspiciousness by the Buddha.The original prayer is very longso Mipham shortened it.
The Buddha was asked if therewere specific Buddhas anddeities whose names we men-tioned could dispell harm andprotect us.See Appendix A for more on thepurpose of this prayer
Mudra: noneVisualization: noneThis prayer is commonly calledthe Tashi prayer. Appendix A de-scribes why and when we shoulddo this prayer.
The noble sangha are the bod-hisattvas who have achieved atleast the first bodhisattva level.
Dwelling in the 10 directionsmeans “everywhere” with the 4points of the compass, the 4 in-termediate directions, and upand down.
All that one perceives and allthat exists that we can not per-ceive is primordially pure fromthe beginning of time.
Here the text is describing thenature of phenomena at the ulti-mate level of reality.
THE EIGHT BUDDHAS
The Sakyamuni Buddha wasasked to name specific Buddhaswho could dispell harm and pro-tect us.1. Dronmay Gyalpo “King oflamps” in Eastern realm ofDrokden.2. Tsalten Dondrupgong “one’saim is stable and powerful”
,/-<?-$9A$?-.2%-3$R/-0R-L3?-0:A-.0=, ,CHE�REZIG WA�G GÖ� PO JAM PAY PALPowerful Avalokiteshvara, Protector Maitreya,
?-;A-~A%-0R-1A2-0-i3-0<-?J=, ,SAYI �YI�G PO DRIB PA�AM PAR SELKsitagarbha, Nivaranaviskhambin,
/3-3#:A-~A%-0R-:1$?-3(R$-!/-+-29%, ,�AM KHAY�YI�G PO PHAG CHOK KU� TU ZA�GAkashagarbha and Samantabhadra,
Aa=-hR-eJ-0.-.!<-[->A%-.%-, ,UT PALDORJE PE KAR LU SHI�G DA�GYou who gracefully hold as emblems the Utpala flower, vajra,white lotus, naga tree,
EIGHT MALE BODHISATTVAS
These are the eight male “heart”sons who received teachings di-rectly from the Buddha and areBuddhas who promised to keepreturning and helping sentient be-ings.1. Manjushri is deity of wisdomthat holds sword to cut all falseviews.2. Vajrapani is a major protectorand holds a vajra.3. Chenrezig is the major deity ofcompassion and holds a whitelotus.4. Maitreya who will be the nextBuddha holding a staff of a nagatree.5.Ksitagrabha means “essence ofthe earth” and holds a jewel.6.Nivaranaviskanbin “remover ofall obscurations” holds a bluelotus flower.7. Akashgarbha “essence ofspace” holds a moon.8. Samantrabhadra is the primori-dal buddha and holds a sun.See Appendix B for a descriptionof these male Bodhisattvas
EIGHT FEMALE BODHISATTVASThe 8 female Bodhisattvas arealso Buddhas manifesting as con-sorts to the Buddhas. They mani-fest as the 8 offering goddessesand continually make offerings toall the Buddhas. They are identi-fied by the implements in theirhands. Together they pacify dis-taster and promote success.
1. Blue Upala flower is consort ofNivarmakiskanbin.2. Vajra is consort of Vajrapani.3. White lotus is consort ofChenrezig.
/R<-2-^-2-<=-PA-*A-3-;A, ,�ORBU DAWARALDRI �YIMAYIJewel, moon, sword and sun,
K$-35/-=J$?-2$3?-2N->A?-.0=-IA-3(R$ ,CHAGTSE� LEG�AM TASHI PALGYI CHOKAnd are supreme in granting auspiciousness and success—
L%-(2-?J3?-.0:-2o.-=-K$-:5=-=R, ,JA�GCHUB SEMPAGYE LACHAG TSALLOHomage to you, Eight Bodhisattvas.
<A/-(J/-$.$?-3(R$-2N->A?-$?J<-IA-*, ,RI� CHE� DUG CHOK TASHI SER GYI �YAThe most precious Umbrella, the Auspicious Golden Fishes,
:.R.-:L%-23-29%-;A.-:R%-!-3-=, ,DÖ JU�G BUM ZA�GYI O�G KAMALAThe Wish-fulfilling Vase of Goodness, the exquisite Kamala flower,
~/-P$?-.%-.%-1/-5S$?-.0=-2J:, ,�YE� DRAK DU�G DA�G PH�TSOK PALBE UThe Conch of Fame, the Glorious Knot of Prosperity,
3A-/2-o=-35/-.2%-2+<-:#R<-=R-!J, ,MI�UB GYALTSE� WA�GGYUR KHORLO TE
The Eternal Banner of Victory and Wheel of Dominion—
<A/-(J/-g$?-3(R$-2o.-GA-K$-35/-&/, ,RI� CHE� TAG CHOK GYE KHI CHAG TSE� CHE�These are the Eight Most Precious Emblems you hold.
4. �aga tree is consort ofMaitreya.
5. Jewel is consort of Ksita-garbha.6. Moon is consort ofAkasha-garbha.7. Sword is consort of Man-jushri.8. Sun is consort of Samantra-bhadra.The godesses are:1. Lasya 2. Gita,3. �arti 4. Mala5. Dupi 6. Puspa7. Aloke 8. GandhaSee Appendix C for OfferingGoddessesThey are identified by their at-tributes again.
1.Umbrella reverses adverseeconomic problems.2. Golden fishes bring clearvision of sight, intelligence andphysical health.
KR$?-.?-o=-2-3(R.-&A%-.IJ?-2*J.-3, ,CHOK DÜ GYALWACHÖ CHI�G GYE KYE MAYou creators of delight, making offerings to the Buddhas of all direc-tions and times,
|J$-?R$?-%R-2R-S/-0?-.0=-%J=-2:A, ,GEK SOG �GOWO DRE�PE PAL PELWAYHomage to the Eight Auspicious Goddesses, Goddess of Enchant-ment and the others—
2N->A?-z-3R-2o.-=-K$-:5=-=R, ,TASHI LHAMO GYE LACHAG TSALLOJust thinking of your essential qualities makes success grow more
and more!
5%?-0-(J/-0R-2.J-:L%-YJ.-3J.-2, ,TSA�G PACHE�PO DE JU�G SE ME BUProtectors: Mahabrahma, Shambhu,
:1$?-*J?-0R-.%-[-.2%-3A$-3A-29%-, ,PHAG KYE PO DA�G LUWA�G MIG MI ZA�G
Kings: Dritirashtra; Virudhaka;
See Appendix D for the eightauspicious symbols.
EIGHT PROTECTORS
First are the four Hindu godswho met the Buddha when hewas meditating under the bodhitree.1. Mahabrahma (holds dharmawheel) is Hindu god Brahma2. Shambhu (holds trident) andis the Hindu god Shiva3. Narayana(holds spear) is theHindu god Vishnu4. Saharajna (holds vajra) andis Hindu god Indra.
Next are the four protectorkings who guard the fourdirections of Mount Meru.
5. Dritirashtra (holds vina) andking of grandavas?6. Virudhaka (holds sword) andis king of Kumbhandas?
The sublime Conqueror said that if one recites this prayer when ongets up,one will achieve all one’s aims that day; if one recites it before going to sleep,one will have good dreams; if one recite it as one enters into battle, one willbe victorious in every respect; if one recites it when one begins a project,one’s plans will succeed; if one recites it daily one’s lifespan, success, fameand wealth will increase, one will accomplish one’s aims exactly as one hasplanned and find perfect happiness; all negative actions and obscurations willbe purified and all one’s desires for the highest temporal and ultimate happi-ness will be fulfilled..This is a great garland of jewels which rose out of the oceanic mind of Jam-pel Gyepai Dorje (Mipham Rinpoche) at a perfect time, the third day of thefifth month, a Sunday, in the Fire Monkey year, at an auspicious moment whenthe constellation of the Victor was dominant.
MANGALAM !
This ending is by MiphamRinpoche and tells one how todevelop positive karma bysimply saying and thinkingabout all the precious ones.See Appendix A for when heuses this prayer.
I will speak briefly on this text. Shakyamuni Buddha taught what is known as theSutra of Auspicious Words. This prayer consists of the names of eight different buddhas, fol-lowed by the names of eight bodhisattvas. Then there are the names of eight female bod-hisattvas and of eight dharma, protectors. These are all outlined in this prayer. The teachingsof the Lord Buddha tell us to recite these thirty-two names of enlightened beings. By callingupon the names of those thirty-two enlightened beings, we can generally bypass or get rid ofall the obstacles in this lifetime, whatever they are. Even if, you experience difficulty, lack ofsuccess, or have an illness; whatever negativities you face are purified and you are able topass through that kind of problem and become successful in anything you wish. That is thetemporary benefit of this prayer. The absolute benefit is especially for someone who is prac-ticing Dharma. Any obstacles that might prevent realization can be dispelled by this prayer;therefore, it is strongly recommended by the Buddha for practitioners to recite this prayer atthe beginning of their practice.
Sometimes you may face dangerous situations, such as the threat of death by variouselements or by animals, or any sort of threat to your life. If such a circumstance arises, if you,instantly recite this prayer, you will definitely be able to remove that obstacle. Even if youhave bad dreams bother you at night, if you wake up and recite this prayer, that bad dreamwill instantaneously disappear. If you read this prayer once or twice every day without miss-ing a single day, you will increase all positive effects and accomplish any goal. Also whenyou die, if you have recited this prayer on a daily basis in this lifetime, you can eliminate theillusory state of bardo and obtain enlightenment in the bardo.
The actual sutra, which is much longer than this prayer, was condensed into its presentform by Mipham, Rinpoche. Since he composed this prayer, Lama Mipham, along with hisdisciples, as well as Jamgon Kongtrul the Great (the first Jamgon Kongtrul) and his followershave all recited this prayer frequently throughout their lives. The modern teachers who havevisited the West such as Kalu Rinpoche, Dezhung Rinpoche and all present Eminences—havealways recited this prayer at the beginning of their trip wherever they have travelled. Becauseof this strong tradition, I would like to request all our students to do this prayer as part of theirdaily practice. I have been wanting to adopt this prayer in our students’ practice for sometime, but for different reasons we could not make it available until now. Now I am introducingthis prayer, which I personally feel is very auspicious, to the general community for the firsttime.
One of the particular reasons I want all of you to do this prayer is that I and otherteachers are constantly being told by our students about losing jobs or not being able to decidean a career or not finding a new job and various obstacles of this kind. When I am asked tohelp people in this situation, I immediately recite this prayer for that disciple, for his or herachievement of a good life. It would be wise for students to recite the same prayer wheneverthey face problems related to livelihood, such as finding a job.
1. Manjushri (Skt. Manjushri, Tib. Jampal Yang)Manjushri is the embodiement of knowledge (prajna).He is usually depicted with a sword in his right handrepresenting cutting through ignorance and a lotus inhis left which holds the Prajnaparamita sutra (the pri-mary text on emptiness which is the true nature of re-ality.)
2. Vajrapani (Skt. Vajrapani, Tib. Dorje Channa,Chinese, Jin Gang Shou). Vajrapani is one of the mainBuddhist protectors. He is usually represented as darkblue and having a vajra in the palm of his hand in hispeaceful form. However, he is usually depicted in hiswrathful form where he is dark blue and holds a vajrain his right hand in the warning mudra and a noose inhis left. He also usually is winged in this form.
3. Chenrezig (Skt. Avalokitshvara, Tib. Chenrezig,Chinese, Kyin Ying).Chenrezig is the embodiment of compassion.Chenrezig emanated from a tear drop of the Amitabhabuddha when he saw the needles suffering of sentientbeings. Deities are obviously beyond being either maleof female so Chenrezig in Tibet is a male, andChenrezig (Kyin Ying) is a female.
4. Maitreya (Skt. Maitreya, Tib. Jampa) Maitreya wasa bodhisattva at the time of the Buddha and became aBuddha later. He is depicted sitting in a chair (theroyal mudra) and holding a lotus with a stupa emerg-ing out of it. Maitreya will be the next (5th) Buddha ofour era.
5. Ksita-garbha (Skt. Ksitagarbha, Tib. Sai �ingpo,Chinese Di Zang Wang).Ksitagarbha is green and is depicted as a seated firgurewith a lotus bearing a naga tree. He is the god of deathwho took a vow to help all sentient beings until all thehell realms were emptines out.
Incidentially, Tulku Damcho did the Ksita-garbha empowerment last year.
According to Wikipedia Ksitagarbha was depicted inthe movie Crouching Tiger as the Chan master whocarries a staff confronting the boy in a hotel whichrepresents the hell realm.
6. Sarvanivarana-viskarbin (Skt. �irvanaviskarbin,Tib. Dripa �amsal, Chinese Chugai Zang) He is de-picted as dark blue with a moon on a lotus.In his nameis nirvana which is a pure state which has no kleshasor mental obscurations. He is fromAmaghasiddhifamily and the karma family.
7. Akash-garbha (Skt. Akashgarbha, Tib. �amkai �y-ingpo, Chinese Xu Kang Zang) He is golden and mayhold a jewel or a lotus with a sword that radiateslight.He dwells in the Southwest and his English nameis “Essence of Space”.
8. Samatrabadra (Skt. Samatrabadra, Tib. Kun-tuzangpo) He is the original Buddha who was the deitywho retained his nondualistic view of phenomenawhile all others in samsara began to see everything indualistic terms.
(On next page)The Eight Female Bodhisattvas are the femine aspect or consort to the eight male Bodhisattvas.Their correspondance to to the male bodhisattvas are given in the text. The offering goddessesare given below.
Precious ParasolTraditional sym-bol of protection.It protects onefrom the blazingsun of obstaclesand illnesses, etc.
Golden FishesTraditional unionof Ganges and Ya-muna sacredrivers. Alsorepresents unionof solar and lunarchannels.
Treasure VaseThe symbol ofwealth deitiessuch as Jambhala.Represents end-less wish fulfillingtreasure of theThree Jewels.
The LotusMajor symbol ofpurity and renun-ciation. A lotusgrows in blackmuch and risesout of ituntouched withbeautiful flowers
Right turningConch
The conch wasblown to proclaimvalor and victoriesin war. Representssupremacy ofBuddhist teach-ings.
Endless KnotAn ancient sym-bol which in Bud-dhism representsthe continuity ofthe 12 links oforigination..
Victory BannerTraditionallyplaced on king’schariot in a battle.In Buddhism rep-resesents Bud-dha’s victory overthe 4 maras
The WheelIn India repre-sented continuityand change. InBuddhism repre-sents 3 turnings ofthe wheel ofDharma.
Appendix EThe Eight Protectors
1.Maha-brahma or Hindu god Brahma ( Tib. tshangpa chen po) principal deity of the mahabhrama godrealm.
2. Shambhu or Hindu god Shiva. Shiva is one of thethree main Hindu gods. He is called “the destroyer”and is associated with the lingam and lives with hiswife Paravati on Mount Kailash.
3. �arayana or Hindu god VishnuTib. khyab 'jug in English “Omnipresent LordVishnu is one of three main gods of Hinduism and isknown as the “ominiscent lord” or preserver of theuniverse,
4. Saharajna or Hindu god IndraTib. gya jinOne of the three main Hindu Gods. Indra is the king ofthe gods of the Desire Realm. and in Tibetan Buddhismis one of the the ten guardians of the directions. he isalso the chief god in the realm of desire. He resides onthe summit of Mt. Meru in the palace of Complete Vic-tory and is also known as Shakra, the Ruler of theDevas
The Guardians of the Four Directions
5. Dhritirashtra Guardian of the east and is Lord overthe Grandharvas who are the celestial musicians whofloat in the air.
6. Virudhaka (Tib. phas keye po) Guardian of the south,lord of the kumbhandas The Guardian of the south and islord over the Kumbhandas who are dwarves with the faces ofbuffalos.
7. Virupaksha The Guardian of the West and is also theguardian of Buddhist relecs. He is lord of the Nagas who arethe water creatures who preserved the Prajnaparamita teach-ings on emptiness and brought them out to Nagarjuna.
8. Vaishravana or Kubera or Jambhala. Is guardian of thenorth and is also known as the god of wealth and prosperity.He is lord of the Yakshas and is depicted as riding a lion.Holds septer with flaming jewel in right hand and a mon-goose in his left hand.The Yakshas bring disease and Jamb-hala is also king of nojin (mountain deities).
![tashi: cloud computing on big data · tashi: cloud computing on big data Adapted from paper to be presented at ACDC’09, June 19,2009, Barcelona, Spain [1]. Digital media, pervasive](https://static.documents.pub/doc/80x56/5f7000742d304022c10b2094/tashi-cloud-computing-on-big-data-tashi-cloud-computing-on-big-data-adapted-from.jpg)
