TSONGKHAPA CENTER
PRAYERS AND PRACTICES
The prayer texts and practices of Tsongkhapa Center have been developed by Ven Zawa Tulku Rinpoche and his students and are available in Tibetan, French and English.
Daily practice
This daily practice was developed by Zawa Tulku Rinpoche for his students and includes a combination of core traditional texts (e.g., Ganden Lhagyama) as well as supplemental texts to enrich the daily practice (e.g., The Basis of Good Qualities; The Three Principal Aspects of the Path; The Heart Sutra).
Tara sadhanas
Tara is the female Buddha of wisdom and compassion in action; her qualities are represented by her 21 manifestations. The practice of the 21 Taras allows one to meditate on each of her qualities and thus create a state of mind that reflects these qualities, leading to liberation from all suffering. The practice of Chittamani Tara allows one to gradually transform into the deity with all her qualities. The practice of Tara is particularly effective on the 8th day of the lunar calendar month.
A Necklace for the Fortunate
A Necklace for the Fortunate, or Jorchö, is a highly effective practice for purifying ourselves from negativities and accumulating merit, thus preparing our continuum for a solid and lasting transformation of our body, speech, and mind.
Guru Yoga
Guru Yoga, or Lama Chopa, is an offering to the spiritual guide to express gratitude for their kindness and to reinforce our spiritual connection and strength; it is a core practice for our inner transformation. This practice is part of the regular practices of Tibetan Buddhism and should be performed at least on the 14th and 25th days of the lunar calendar with a Tsok of fruits, flowers, cakes, and other auspicious offerings.
Medicine Buddha
The practice of Medicine Buddha is a traditional Tibetan ritual with many benefits for the practitioner's overall health and inner transformation.
Recitations requesting Lamrim teachings
Lamrim (Steps of the Path) teachings are essential for the gradual transformation of our body, speech, and mind towards enlightenment. To ensure proper transmission, Zawa Tulku Rinpoche has developed a recitation for requesting Lamrim teachings for his students.
Nine-fold breathing meditation
The benefits of practicing nine-fold breathing meditation are limitless: inner channels are cleansed, body, speech, and mind are purified, the body becomes light, the mind becomes luminous, and one becomes a suitable recipient to attain enlightenment.