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The Practice of the [[Mantra]] of [[Vajrapani]] | The Practice of the [[Mantra]] of [[Vajrapani]] | ||
| − | Within this article is hidden a great [[celestial]] secret; those who are able to {{Wiki|perceive}} it have a [[spiritual]] connection, and those who do not {{Wiki|perceive}} it do not. | + | Within this article is hidden a great [[celestial]] secret; those who are able to {{Wiki|perceive}} it have a [[spiritual]] [[connection]], and those who do not {{Wiki|perceive}} it do not. |
Within this article is hidden a great {{Wiki|mystery}} which holds the secret to all [[Tantric teachings]]. Anyone who is willing to practise this method is truly blessed. | Within this article is hidden a great {{Wiki|mystery}} which holds the secret to all [[Tantric teachings]]. Anyone who is willing to practise this method is truly blessed. | ||
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Dont other practitioners know? | Dont other practitioners know? | ||
| − | If you have not attained the [[spiritual]] state, you wont really know. I laughed heartedly. | + | If you have not [[attained]] the [[spiritual]] [[state]], you wont really know. I laughed heartedly. |
Today, should anyone ask me who [[Vajrapani]] really is, I will put the same question to the [[person]], Who is [[Vajrapani]]? | Today, should anyone ask me who [[Vajrapani]] really is, I will put the same question to the [[person]], Who is [[Vajrapani]]? | ||
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Someone told me that [[Vajrapani]] is [[Vajrasattva]]. | Someone told me that [[Vajrapani]] is [[Vajrasattva]]. | ||
| − | Today, let me reveal to you who [[Vajrapani]] really is. [[Vajrapani]] ranks among the eight major [[bodhisattvas]] and stands as the [[Vajra Holder]], [[Lord of Secrets]]. As his [[Wikipedia:Identity (social science)|identity]] is the [[Lord of Secrets]], few truly know who he is. Accounts of his [[Wikipedia:Identity (social science)|identity]] as described in the [[Tantric]] [[scriptures]] are vague. It is stated that when [[Vairocana]] was residing in the great [[Diamond]] [[Mandala]], he entered into the Great Absorption of the [[Samadhi]] of [[Samantabhadra]] and [[manifested]] a great, round, moon-like [[light]], the [[body]] of [[Vajrapani]]. This [[light]] is the perfect [[bodhi]] [[heart]] seal. | + | Today, let me reveal to you who [[Vajrapani]] really is. [[Vajrapani]] ranks among the eight major [[bodhisattvas]] and stands as the [[Vajra Holder]], [[Lord of Secrets]]. As his [[Wikipedia:Identity (social science)|identity]] is the [[Lord of Secrets]], few truly know who he is. Accounts of his [[Wikipedia:Identity (social science)|identity]] as described in the [[Tantric]] [[scriptures]] are vague. It is stated that when [[Vairocana]] was residing in the great [[Diamond]] [[Mandala]], he entered into the Great [[Absorption]] of the [[Samadhi]] of [[Samantabhadra]] and [[manifested]] a great, round, [[moon-like]] [[light]], the [[body]] of [[Vajrapani]]. This [[light]] is the {{Wiki|perfect}} [[bodhi]] [[heart]] {{Wiki|seal}}. |
| − | Amidst the moonlight is seen a glowing [[vajra]]. As a result of this [[supernatural]] [[transformation]], it can be concluded that [[Vajrapani]] is the combined [[essence]] of [[Samantabhadra]] and [[Vajrasattva]]. | + | Amidst the [[moonlight]] is seen a glowing [[vajra]]. As a result of this [[supernatural]] [[transformation]], it can be concluded that [[Vajrapani]] is the combined [[essence]] of [[Samantabhadra]] and [[Vajrasattva]]. |
[[Vajrapani]] is considered to be the supreme [[dharma]] {{Wiki|prince}} of all [[Tathagatas]], the very [[bodhicitta]] of all [[Tathagatas]]. He is thus the very supreme [[master]] of secrecy of all [[Tathagatas]], hence the title, the [[Vajra Holder]], [[Lord of Secrets]]. He is depicted with his right hand brandishing a [[vajra]] {{Wiki|sceptre}}. His left hand, extended to the hip, displays a fist or holds a [[bell]]. His right hand, which brandishes a [[vajra]], is held close to his [[heart]]. | [[Vajrapani]] is considered to be the supreme [[dharma]] {{Wiki|prince}} of all [[Tathagatas]], the very [[bodhicitta]] of all [[Tathagatas]]. He is thus the very supreme [[master]] of secrecy of all [[Tathagatas]], hence the title, the [[Vajra Holder]], [[Lord of Secrets]]. He is depicted with his right hand brandishing a [[vajra]] {{Wiki|sceptre}}. His left hand, extended to the hip, displays a fist or holds a [[bell]]. His right hand, which brandishes a [[vajra]], is held close to his [[heart]]. | ||
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I would boldly proclaim, `I am [[Vajrapani]]`, and then point my finger at you and say, `If you attain [[realization]], you shall be [[Vajrapani]]`. | I would boldly proclaim, `I am [[Vajrapani]]`, and then point my finger at you and say, `If you attain [[realization]], you shall be [[Vajrapani]]`. | ||
| − | Thus, a [[Tantric]] [[master]] sees his [[heart]] as the [[heart]] of [[Vajrapani]], and sees his [[form]] as the [[form]] of [[Vajrapani]]. With this {{Wiki|perspective}} he propagates the teachings of [[Tantrayana]]. This is the true meaning of the [[Vajra Holder]], [[Lord of Secrets]], as seen through the [[dharma]] [[form]] of the {{Wiki|Holy}} Red {{Wiki|Crown}} [[Vajra Guru]] the [[Tantric]] [[Master]] Lian-sheng. | + | Thus, a [[Tantric]] [[master]] sees his [[heart]] as the [[heart]] of [[Vajrapani]], and sees his [[form]] as the [[form]] of [[Vajrapani]]. With this {{Wiki|perspective}} he propagates the teachings of [[Tantrayana]]. This is the true meaning of the [[Vajra Holder]], [[Lord of Secrets]], as seen through the [[dharma]] [[form]] of the {{Wiki|Holy}} [[Red]] {{Wiki|Crown}} [[Vajra Guru]] the [[Tantric]] [[Master]] [[Lian-sheng]]. |
Here is a [[transmission]] of the Practice of the [[Vajrapani]] [[Mantra]]. | Here is a [[transmission]] of the Practice of the [[Vajrapani]] [[Mantra]]. | ||
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3. [[Visualize]] a beam of white [[light]] radiating from the location of Vajrapani`s [[third eye]] towards the practitioner`s [[third eye]]. | 3. [[Visualize]] a beam of white [[light]] radiating from the location of Vajrapani`s [[third eye]] towards the practitioner`s [[third eye]]. | ||
| − | 4. Recite the [[mantra]], OM [[VAJRASATTVA]] AH [[108]] times or 1080 times. | + | 4. Recite the [[mantra]], [[OM]] [[VAJRASATTVA]] [[AH]] [[108]] times or 1080 times. |
One approaches the practice by following the [[sadhana]] outlined in all [[Tantric]] practices. Working with [[mantra]], [[mudra]] and [[visualization]], entering into the [[great mandala]], one finds oneself stepping into the [[Samadhi]] of [[Samantabhadra]]. Then one moves into the [[Samadhi]] of [[Vajrasattva]]. Upon entering it, one receives the [[empowerment]] [[blessings]] of the [[Buddha]]. At this stage, one attains the [[Infinite]] [[Dharani]] Gate of the [[Infinite]] States of [[Samadhi]]. As a result of this incomprehensible [[dharma]] power, one is [[transformed]] into [[Vajrapani]]. | One approaches the practice by following the [[sadhana]] outlined in all [[Tantric]] practices. Working with [[mantra]], [[mudra]] and [[visualization]], entering into the [[great mandala]], one finds oneself stepping into the [[Samadhi]] of [[Samantabhadra]]. Then one moves into the [[Samadhi]] of [[Vajrasattva]]. Upon entering it, one receives the [[empowerment]] [[blessings]] of the [[Buddha]]. At this stage, one attains the [[Infinite]] [[Dharani]] Gate of the [[Infinite]] States of [[Samadhi]]. As a result of this incomprehensible [[dharma]] power, one is [[transformed]] into [[Vajrapani]]. | ||
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This practice involves the [[transformation]] and [[manifestation]] of the [[vajra]] seed within the [[Alaya consciousness]], for once the [[Tantric]] [[practitioner]] receives the [[spiritual]] current of the [[Five Wisdoms]], he becomes [[Vajrapani]] himself. | This practice involves the [[transformation]] and [[manifestation]] of the [[vajra]] seed within the [[Alaya consciousness]], for once the [[Tantric]] [[practitioner]] receives the [[spiritual]] current of the [[Five Wisdoms]], he becomes [[Vajrapani]] himself. | ||
| − | [[Vajrapani]], while residing within the [[moon]] disc of the [[heart]], bestows [[blessings]] upon [[sentient beings]] with [[love]] by reciting the [[mantra]]: OM MAHA MAITRYI SPHARA. | + | [[Vajrapani]], while residing within the [[moon]] disc of the [[heart]], bestows [[blessings]] upon [[sentient beings]] with [[love]] by reciting the [[mantra]]: [[OM]] MAHA MAITRYI SPHARA. |
| − | [[Vajrapani]], while residing within the [[moon]] disc of the [[heart]], {{Wiki|liberates}} [[sentient beings]] from their [[sufferings]] with [[compassion]] by reciting the [[mantra]]: OM MAHA KARUNAYA SPHARA | + | [[Vajrapani]], while residing within the [[moon]] disc of the [[heart]], {{Wiki|liberates}} [[sentient beings]] from their [[sufferings]] with [[compassion]] by reciting the [[mantra]]: [[OM]] MAHA KARUNAYA SPHARA |
| − | [[Vajrapani]], while residing within the [[moon]] disc of the [[heart]], transmits the [[dharma]] to [[sentient beings]] with [[joy]] to generate the [[heart]] of cultivation by reciting the [[mantra]]: OM SARVA SUDDHA PRAMODA SPHARA | + | [[Vajrapani]], while residing within the [[moon]] disc of the [[heart]], transmits the [[dharma]] to [[sentient beings]] with [[joy]] to generate the [[heart]] of [[cultivation]] by reciting the [[mantra]]: [[OM]] SARVA SUDDHA PRAMODA SPHARA |
| − | [[Vajrapani]], while residing within the [[moon]] disc of the [[heart]], bestows [[bodhicitta]] upon [[sentient beings]] with [[equanimity]] by reciting the [[mantra]]: OM MAHOPEKSA SPHARA | + | [[Vajrapani]], while residing within the [[moon]] disc of the [[heart]], bestows [[bodhicitta]] upon [[sentient beings]] with [[equanimity]] by reciting the [[mantra]]: [[OM]] MAHOPEKSA SPHARA |
| − | During practice, the [[master]] recites each of the four [[mantras]] listed here [[108]] times as required by the [[dharma]] instruction. Depending on the wishes of [[sentient beings]], the [[vajra master]] bestows upon them whatever is being requested. To be a true [[vajra master]], one needs to abide in the state of [[samadhi]] and fulfil the requests and [[prayers]] of [[sentient beings]] by following the [[Tantric]] cultivation of [[Vajrapani]]. | + | During practice, the [[master]] recites each of the four [[mantras]] listed here [[108]] times as required by the [[dharma]] instruction. Depending on the wishes of [[sentient beings]], the [[vajra master]] bestows upon them whatever is being requested. To be a true [[vajra master]], one needs to abide in the [[state]] of [[samadhi]] and fulfil the requests and [[prayers]] of [[sentient beings]] by following the [[Tantric]] [[cultivation]] of [[Vajrapani]]. |
| − | The [[highest]] practice of [[Vajrapani]] enables one to see [[Vajrapani]]. One sees the brilliance of the [[buddha]] [[light]], and if the [[Tantric]] [[practitioner]] should [[form]] a certain [[mudra]], he or she would be able to remain hidden within the [[light]] and obtain complete freedom. Such [[accomplishment]] is certainly [[extraordinary]]. | + | The [[highest]] practice of [[Vajrapani]] enables one to see [[Vajrapani]]. One sees the [[brilliance]] of the [[buddha]] [[light]], and if the [[Tantric]] [[practitioner]] should [[form]] a certain [[mudra]], he or she would be able to remain hidden within the [[light]] and obtain complete freedom. Such [[accomplishment]] is certainly [[extraordinary]]. |
| − | Besides, when one enters into the state of [[samadhi]] and treats every [[affliction]] with [[mantras]], one gains [[accomplishment]] in all [[Karma]] ([[action]]) Practices. Thus, one attains [[accomplishment]] in all states of [[samadhi]], and all [[prayers]] and requests will naturally be answered. | + | Besides, when one enters into the [[state]] of [[samadhi]] and treats every [[affliction]] with [[mantras]], one gains [[accomplishment]] in all [[Karma]] ([[action]]) Practices. Thus, one attains [[accomplishment]] in all states of [[samadhi]], and all [[prayers]] and requests will naturally be answered. |
| − | Today, my elucidation of the great [[teaching]] of the [[Vajra Holder]], [[Lord of Secrets]], has been [[manifested]] from the [[Tathagata]]. These [[mantras]] are spoken by the [[throne holder]]. They are [[precious]] words. When [[sentient beings]] are faced with {{Wiki|calamities}}, [[Vajrapani]] arrives to succour them. When one practises this [[teaching]], all situations involving either possession by [[spirits]], {{Wiki|illness}}, family break ups, or major {{Wiki|calamities}} will improve due to the [[merits]] of recitation. Otherwise, the {{Wiki|individual}} should quickly seek the help from an [[Wikipedia:Authenticity|authentic]] [[vajra master]] to help him out of his predicament. | + | Today, my elucidation of the great [[teaching]] of the [[Vajra Holder]], [[Lord of Secrets]], has been [[manifested]] from the [[Tathagata]]. These [[mantras]] are spoken by the [[throne holder]]. They are [[precious]] words. When [[sentient beings]] are faced with {{Wiki|calamities}}, [[Vajrapani]] arrives to succour them. When one practises this [[teaching]], all situations involving either possession by [[spirits]], {{Wiki|illness}}, [[family]] break ups, or major {{Wiki|calamities}} will improve due to the [[merits]] of {{Wiki|recitation}}. Otherwise, the {{Wiki|individual}} should quickly seek the help from an [[Wikipedia:Authenticity|authentic]] [[vajra master]] to help him out of his predicament. |
Here is a verse in praise of [[Vajrapani]]: | Here is a verse in praise of [[Vajrapani]]: | ||
Latest revision as of 04:49, 6 July 2018
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The Practice of the Mantra of Vajrapani
Within this article is hidden a great celestial secret; those who are able to perceive it have a spiritual connection, and those who do not perceive it do not.
Within this article is hidden a great mystery which holds the secret to all Tantric teachings. Anyone who is willing to practise this method is truly blessed.
Someone asked me, Who is Vajrapani?
I replied, Only I can answer you.
How pompous of you!
I am not being boastful. I truly know the answer.
Dont other practitioners know?
If you have not attained the spiritual state, you wont really know. I laughed heartedly.
Today, should anyone ask me who Vajrapani really is, I will put the same question to the person, Who is Vajrapani?
Someone told me that Vajrapani is Vajra Heart Bodhisattva (Mahasthamaprepta).
Someone told me that Vajrapani is Buddha Vairocana.
Someone told me that Vajrapani is Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.
Someone told me that Vajrapani is Tailokyavijaya.
Someone told me that Vajrapani is Vajrasattva.
Today, let me reveal to you who Vajrapani really is. Vajrapani ranks among the eight major bodhisattvas and stands as the Vajra Holder, Lord of Secrets. As his identity is the Lord of Secrets, few truly know who he is. Accounts of his identity as described in the Tantric scriptures are vague. It is stated that when Vairocana was residing in the great Diamond Mandala, he entered into the Great Absorption of the Samadhi of Samantabhadra and manifested a great, round, moon-like light, the body of Vajrapani. This light is the perfect bodhi heart seal.
Amidst the moonlight is seen a glowing vajra. As a result of this supernatural transformation, it can be concluded that Vajrapani is the combined essence of Samantabhadra and Vajrasattva.
Vajrapani is considered to be the supreme dharma prince of all Tathagatas, the very bodhicitta of all Tathagatas. He is thus the very supreme master of secrecy of all Tathagatas, hence the title, the Vajra Holder, Lord of Secrets. He is depicted with his right hand brandishing a vajra sceptre. His left hand, extended to the hip, displays a fist or holds a bell. His right hand, which brandishes a vajra, is held close to his heart.
Okay. Who then is Vajrapani? Is he Vairocana? Samantabhadra? Vajrasattva? Vajra Heart Bodhisattva? Tailokyavijaya? Well, he is all of them, yet he is not. Let me keep the suspense for another minute.
Just look at my dharma form. I wear a five-buddha crown, which represents the five buddhas abiding above my head. My left hand holds a vajra bell and my right hand holds a vajra scepter. I wear a dharma robe and sit on a lotus throne. Now turn to the dharma form of the Vajra Holder, Lord of Secrets. His right hand holds a vajra and his left, a bellh his head adorned with a vajra crown. The central Vairocana Buddha and the respective buddhas of north, east, south and west all make their appearance.
So who is this Vajrapani? Let me say this: All realized vajra masters are Vajrapani himself. Vajrapani is the bodhicitta of all buddhas. Mahasthamaprepta is the heart of wisdom. Vajrapani is the heart secret of all Tantric practitioners. Thus, Vajrapani is the Vajra Heart, the very heart of response between all buddhas, bodhisattvas and sentient beings.
I would boldly proclaim, `I am Vajrapani`, and then point my finger at you and say, `If you attain realization, you shall be Vajrapani`.
Thus, a Tantric master sees his heart as the heart of Vajrapani, and sees his form as the form of Vajrapani. With this perspective he propagates the teachings of Tantrayana. This is the true meaning of the Vajra Holder, Lord of Secrets, as seen through the dharma form of the Holy Red Crown Vajra Guru the Tantric Master Lian-sheng.
Here is a transmission of the Practice of the Vajrapani Mantra.
1. Form the Mudra of Vajrapani.
2. Visualize Vajrapani himself surrounded by a halo of white light.
3. Visualize a beam of white light radiating from the location of Vajrapani`s third eye towards the practitioner`s third eye.
4. Recite the mantra, OM VAJRASATTVA AH 108 times or 1080 times.
One approaches the practice by following the sadhana outlined in all Tantric practices. Working with mantra, mudra and visualization, entering into the great mandala, one finds oneself stepping into the Samadhi of Samantabhadra. Then one moves into the Samadhi of Vajrasattva. Upon entering it, one receives the empowerment blessings of the Buddha. At this stage, one attains the Infinite Dharani Gate of the Infinite States of Samadhi. As a result of this incomprehensible dharma power, one is transformed into Vajrapani.
This practice involves the transformation and manifestation of the vajra seed within the Alaya consciousness, for once the Tantric practitioner receives the spiritual current of the Five Wisdoms, he becomes Vajrapani himself.
Vajrapani, while residing within the moon disc of the heart, bestows blessings upon sentient beings with love by reciting the mantra: OM MAHA MAITRYI SPHARA.
Vajrapani, while residing within the moon disc of the heart, liberates sentient beings from their sufferings with compassion by reciting the mantra: OM MAHA KARUNAYA SPHARA
Vajrapani, while residing within the moon disc of the heart, transmits the dharma to sentient beings with joy to generate the heart of cultivation by reciting the mantra: OM SARVA SUDDHA PRAMODA SPHARA
Vajrapani, while residing within the moon disc of the heart, bestows bodhicitta upon sentient beings with equanimity by reciting the mantra: OM MAHOPEKSA SPHARA
During practice, the master recites each of the four mantras listed here 108 times as required by the dharma instruction. Depending on the wishes of sentient beings, the vajra master bestows upon them whatever is being requested. To be a true vajra master, one needs to abide in the state of samadhi and fulfil the requests and prayers of sentient beings by following the Tantric cultivation of Vajrapani.
The highest practice of Vajrapani enables one to see Vajrapani. One sees the brilliance of the buddha light, and if the Tantric practitioner should form a certain mudra, he or she would be able to remain hidden within the light and obtain complete freedom. Such accomplishment is certainly extraordinary.
Besides, when one enters into the state of samadhi and treats every affliction with mantras, one gains accomplishment in all Karma (action) Practices. Thus, one attains accomplishment in all states of samadhi, and all prayers and requests will naturally be answered.
Today, my elucidation of the great teaching of the Vajra Holder, Lord of Secrets, has been manifested from the Tathagata. These mantras are spoken by the throne holder. They are precious words. When sentient beings are faced with calamities, Vajrapani arrives to succour them. When one practises this teaching, all situations involving either possession by spirits, illness, family break ups, or major calamities will improve due to the merits of recitation. Otherwise, the individual should quickly seek the help from an authentic vajra master to help him out of his predicament.
Here is a verse in praise of Vajrapani:
From the buddha heart comes the dharma rain.
From the wisdom moon spread the compassion rays.
Vajrapani with his vajra scepter
Is indeed the Lord of Secrets.
Who is Vajrapani? He is the bodhicitta of all Tathagatas. When sentient beings put this into practice, they shall gain response with Vajrapani.
