THE WISHFULFILLING GEM ENHANCING THE BUDDHA'S DOCTRINE A METHOD FOR MAKING OFFERINGS AND PRAYERS TO GURU SHAKYAMUNI

BUDDHA AND THE SIXTEEN STHAVIRAS WITH PURIFICATION NAMO GURU MUNINDRA. Bhagavan, tathagata, arhat, perfectly and fully awakened one, perfect in knowledge and good conduct, sugata, knower of the world, supreme controller of humans to be sudbued, teacher of gods and humans. In obeisance, I venerate and take refuge in you, Buddha, bhagavan, glorious conqueror, Shakyamuni; may I never be separated from the embrace of your great compassion. NAMO GURU MUNINDRA! Chom den de de shin sheg pa dra chom pa yang dag par dzog pai sang gye rig pa dang shab su den pa de war sheg pa jig ten khyen pa kye bu dul bi kha lo gyur wa la na me pa lha dang mi nam kyi ton pa sang gye chom den de pal gyal wa shya kya thub pa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Tse wa chen po du dang ne kab tham che du je su sung du sol. [Now follows the essence of the method to venerate Munindra and the l6 Elder Aryas; and to attract the attention of their holy minds. Arrange statues and offerings upon the altar according to the elaborate explanations of the texts on ritual; stand up and make prostrations while reciting:] I prostrate, venerate, and go for refuge to you bhagavan, tathagata, arhat, perfectly and fully awakened one, perfect in knowledge and good conduct, sugata, knower of the world, supreme controller of humans to be subdued, teacher of gods and humans; Buddha, bhagavan, glorious conqueror, Shakyamuni. Sang gye rig pa dang shab su den pa de war sheg pa jig ten khyen mi nam kyi ton pa sang gye chom den de pal gyal wa shya kya thub pa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. O leader of the two legged ones, when you were born On this earth, you paced out seven strides And said, `I am supreme in this world.' You showed wisdom; I prostrate to you. Gang tse kang nyi tso wo kyo tam tse. Sa chen di la gom pa dun bor nai. `Nga ni jig ten di na chok' che sung. De tse kai pa kyo la chag tsal lo.

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Your pure bodies of exquisite form, Ocean of wisdom, like a golden mountain, Fame that blazes in the three worlds, Champion of champions; Lord, I prostrate to you. Nam dag ku nga chog tu zuk zang wa. Ye she gya tso ser gyi lhun po dra. Drag pa jig ten sum na lham me wa. Gon po chog nye kyo la chag tsal lo. Sporting supreme signs, your face a stainless moon; Your colour is golden; I prostrate to you. Without blemish, unlike the three worlds, Your wisdom is unequalled; I prostrate to you. Tsen chog den pa dri me da wai zhal. Ser dog dra wa kyo la chag tsal lo. Dul dral kyo dra si pa sum ma chi. Nyam me kyen chen kyo la chag tsal lo. Lord, you are endowed with great compassion; Teacher, you know all that is to be known; Field of merits and virtues, like the ocean, O tathagata, homage to you. Gon po tug je che den pa. Tam chai kyen pai ton pa po. So nam yon ten gya tso zhing. De zhin sheg la chag tsal lo. Free from attachment, released from Realms of woe, through purity and virtue; Uniquely supreme, ultimate, Peaceful Dharma, homage to you. Dag pai do chag dral war gyur. Ge wai ngen song lai drol ching. Chig tu don dam chog gyur pa. Zhi gyur cho la chag tsal lo. Teaching the path from freedom to freedom; Well established in the trainings; Best of fields, endowed with virtues; Sangha, homage to you. Drol nai drol wai lam yang ton. Lap pa dag la rap tu nai. Zhing gi dam pa yon ten den. Ge dun la yang chag tsal lo. 16 Arhats puja page 2

Homage to the Buddha chief, Homage to the Dharma refuge, Homage to the great sangha, To all three, devout homage forever. Sang gye tso la chag tsal lo. Kyop pa cho la chag tsal lo. Ge dun che la chag tsal lo. Sum la tag tu gu chag tsal. Bearers of the banner of doctrine, who received Buddha's instruction, Angaja, Ajita, Vanavasin, Kalika, Vajriputra, Bhadra, Kanakavatsa, Kanaka-Bhadvaja, Bakula, Rahulabhadra, Chudapanthaka, Bharadvaja, Panthaka, Nagasena Gopaka, Abheda, and Upasaka Dharmatala; together with your entourages, please come here. To you, who are most worthy of respect, I bow with as many bodies as atoms in all realms; in supreme faith, I pay homage to you forever. Thub pai ka go ten pai gyal tsen zin. Yen lag jung dang ma pham nag na ne. Du den dor je moi bu zang po dang. Ser beu ba ra do za ser chen chog. Phag pa ba ku la dang dra chen zin. Lam tren ba ra do za so nyom len. Lam ten lui de be je mi che pa. Ne ten kor dang che la chag tsal lo. Chag jar wo pa tam chai la. Zhing dul kun gyi drang nye kyi. Lu tu pa yi nam kun tu. Chog tu dai pai chag tsal lo. [PROSTRATION AND OFFERINGS] O lions amongst men, Buddhas, past, present, and future; To as many of you as exist in the ten directions I bow down with my body, speech, and mind. Ji nge su dag chog chui jig ten na. Du sum sheg pa mi yi seng ge kun. Dag gi ma lu de dag tham che la. Lu dang ngag yi dang wai chag gyio. On waves of strength of this king Of prayers for exalted sublime ways, With bodies numerous as the atoms of the world, 16 Arhats puja page 3

I bow to the Buddhas pervading space.

Zang po cho pai mon lam tob dag gi. Gyal wa tham che yi kyi ngon sum du. Shing gi dul nye lu rab tu pa yi. Gyal wa kun la rab tu chag tsal lo. On every atom is found a Buddha, Sitting among countless Buddha's sons, I look with eyes of faith to the victorious ones, Thus filling the entire Dharmadhatu. Dul chig teng na dul nye sang gye nam. Sang gye se kyi u na shug pa dag. De tar cho kyi ying nam ma lu pa. Tham che gyal wa dag gi gang war moe. Of these with endless oceans of excellence Endowed with an ocean of wondrous speech, I sing praises of the geatness of all Buddhas, An eulogy to those gone to bliss. De dag ngag pa mi ze gya tso nam. Yang kyi yen lag gya tsoi dra kun gyi. Gyal wa kun gyi yon ten rab jo ching. De war sheg pa tham che dag gi to. I offer garlands of flowers, Beautiful sounds, supreme perfumes, Butter lamps, and sacred incense; I offer them all to the victorious ones. Me tog dam pa treng wa dam pa dang. Sil nyen nam dang chug pa dug chog dang. Mar me chog dang dug po dam pa yi. Gyal wa de dag la ni cho par gyi. Excellent food, supreme fragrances, And a mound of mystic substances, high as Mount Meru; I arrange in a special formation, And offer to those who have conquered themselves. Na za dam pa nam dang dri chog dang. Che ma phur ma ri rab nyam pa dang. Ko pa kye par phag pa chog kun gyi. Gyal wa de dag la ni cho par gyi. And all peerless offerings, I hold up 16 Arhats puja page 4

In admiration of those gone to bliss, With the strength of faith in sublime ways, I prostrate and make offerings to the conquerors. Cho pa gang nam la me gya che wa. De dag gyal wa tham che la yang mo. Zang po cho la de pei tob dag gi. Gyal wa kun la chag tsal cho par gyi. [GENERAL CONFESSION] Ah, woe is me! Great Guru Vajradhara and all other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas dwelling in the ten directions, and venerable sangha, please pay attention to me. I (name), for beginningless samsaric lifetimes until now, owing to the defilements - greed, hatred, and confusion - have committed by body, speech, and mind the ten non-virtuous actions; I have created the five immediate karmas; I have created the five similar to them; I have broken the Pratimoksha vows; I have broken the Bodhisattva's training; I have broken my tantric pledges; I have been disrepectful to my parents; I have been disrespectful to my preceptor and teachers; I have been disrespectful to my companions in the celibate life; I have done actions harmful to the Three Jewels; I have rejected the Dharma; I have abused the sangha of Aryas; I have done actions harmful to sentient beings; and so on. This accumulation of non-virtuous actions that I have done, asked others to do, or rejoiced in when others have done them, and so on; in short, my entire accumulation of faults and offences that hinder higher rebirth and liberation, and cause samsara and evil rebirth, I confess before the great guru Vajradhara, all other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas dwelling in the ten directions, and the venerable sangha. I do not conceal them, I reveal them; henceforth I take up restraint. If I confess and reveal them, I shall dwell in pleasant contacts; but if I do not confess and reveal them, I shall not. (3x) U hu lag! La ma dor je dzin pa chen po la sog pa, chog chu na zhug pai sang gye dang, jang chub sem pa tam che dang, ge dun tsun pa nam, dag la gong su sol. Dag ( name ) zhe gyi wai, tse rab kor wa tog ma ma chi pa ne da ta la tug gi bar du, nyon mong pa do chag dang zhe dang dang ti mug gi wang gi, lu ngag yi sum gyi go nai dig pa mi ge wa chu gyi pa dang; de dang nye wa nga gyi pa dang; so sor tar pai dom pa dang gal wa dang; jang chub sem pai lap dang gal wa dang; sang ngag kyi dam tsig dang gal wa dang; pa dang ma la ma gu pa dang; ken po dang lop pon la ma gu pa dang; drog tsang pa tsung par cho pa nam la ma gu pa dang; kon chog sum la no pai lai gyi pa dang; dam pai cho pang pa dang; pag pai ge dun la kur wa tap pa dang; sem chen la no pai lai gyi pa la sog pa, dig pa mi ge wai tsog, dag gi gyi pa dang; gyi du tsal wa dang; zhan gyi gyi pa la je su yi rang wa la sog pa; dor na to ri dang tar pai geg su gyur ching; kor wa dang ngen song gi gyur gyur pai, nye tung gi tsog, chi chi pa tam che la ma dor je dzin pa chen po la sog pa, chog chu na zhug pai sang gye dang jang chub sem pa tam che dang; ge dun tsun pa nam kyi chen ngar tol lo; mi chap bo; chag so; chin che kyang dom par gyi lag so; tol zhing shag na, dag de wa la reg par ne par gyur gyi; ma tol ma shag na, de tar mi gyur wa lag so. (3x) Long overpowered by attachment, aversion, and ignorance, 16 Arhats puja page 5

Countless evils I have committed With acts of body, speech and mind; Each and every one of these I now confess.

Do chag she dang ti mug wang gi ni. Lu dang ngag dang de shin yi kyi kyang. Dig pa dag gi gyi pa chi chi pa. De dag tham che dag gi so sor shag. In the perfections of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, The arhats, training and beyond, And in the latent goodness of every living being, I lift up my heart and rejoice. Chog chui gyal wa kun dang sang gye se. Rang gyal nam dang lob dang mi lob dang. Dro wa kun gyi so nam gang la yang. De dag kun gyi je su dag yi rang. O lights unto the ten directions, Buddhas who have found the passionless state, To all of you, I direct this request: Turn the incomparable wheel of Dharma. Gang nam chog chui jig ten dron ma dag. Jang chub rim par sang gye ma chag nge. Gon po de dag dag gi tham che la. Khor lo la na me pa kor war kul. O masters, wishing to show parinirvana, Stay with us and teach, I pray; For as many eons as there are specks of dust, In order to bring goodness and joy to all beings. Nya ngen da to gang she de dag la. Dro wa kun la phen shing de wai chir. Kal pa shing gi dul ne shug par yang. Dag gi thal mo rab jar sol war gyi. May any small merits that have amassed By prostrating, offering, confessing, rejoicing, And asking the Buddhas to remain and teach Dharma, Be dedicated now to supreme and perfect enlightenment. Chag tsal wa dang cho ching shag pa dang. Je su yi rang kul shing sol wa yi. Ge wa chung se dag gi chi sag pa. Tham che zog pai chang chub chir ngo o. 16 Arhats puja page 6

[SIT DOWN AND OFFER A MANDALA] Om vajra bhumi ah hum...etc. [STAND AND RECITE THE LAM RIM PRAYER] Bless me to see that the root of the path is proper devotion To my kind master, foundation of all good qualities. May I be inspired to follow him with devotion, With dauntless effort, and with respect. Yon ten kun gyi zhir gyur drin chen je. Tsul zhin ten pa lam gyi tsa wa ru. Leg par tong ne be pa du ma yi. Gu pa chen po ten par jin gyi lob. Bless me to know that this excellent, opportune rebirth, Found but once, is most rare and of great value; May I be inspired to generate the mind that, day and night, Unceasingly grasps its essence. Len chig nye pai del wai ten zang di. Shin tu nye ka don chen she gyur ne. Nyin tsen kun tu nying po len pai lo. Gyun che me par kye war jin gyi lob. Bless me to be mindful of death: my unstable body and life Will be quickly destroyed, like a bubble in a stream; May I gain firm conviction that, after death, Results pursue actions, white or black, as a shadow a body. Lu sog yo wa chu yi chu bur zhin. Nyur du jik pai chi wa dren pa dang. Shi wai je su lu dang drib ma zhin. Kar nag le dre chi zhin drang wa la. May I be inspired to always be mindful in the practice Of abandoning even the slightest accumulation Of wrongful actions, and in accomplishing The accumulation of all virtue. Nge pa ten po nye ne nye pai tsog. 16 Arhats puja page 7

Tra zhing tra wa nam kyang pong wa dang. Ge tsog ta dak drup par je pa la. Tag tu bag dang den par jin gyi lob. Bless me to understand the faults of samsaric perfections, Their taste brings no satisfaction; they cannot be trusted, And are a door to all suffering. May I be inspired To strive for the bliss of freedom. Che pe mi gom dug ngel kun gyi go. Yi ten mi rung si pai pun tsog kyi. Nye mig rig ne tar pai de wa la. Don nyer chen por kye war jin gyi lob. May this pure thought (of freedom) induce in me Watchfulness, mindfulness, and awareness; Inspiration to keep my vows of the essential Pratimoksha, The root of the doctrine. Nam dag sam pa de yi drang wa yi. Dren dang she zhin bag yo chen po yi. Ten pai tsa wa so sor tar pa la. Drup pa nying por je par jin gyi lob. Bless me to see that, just as I have fallen into The samsaric ocean, so have all mother sentient beings; May I be inspired to train in the supreme bodhicitta, to bear the burden of freeing all those who wander. Rang nyi si tsor lhung wa ji zhin du. Mar gyur dro wa kun kyang de dra war. Tong ne dro wa drol wai kur kyer wai. Jang chub sem chog jong par jin gyi lob. Bless me to understand that, without the three moralities, The mere wish cannot take me to enlightenment; May I be inspired to follow with great effort the vows of the Bodhisattvas. Sem tsam kye kyang tsul trim nam sum la. Gom pa me na jang chub mi drup par. Leg par tong ne gyel se dom pa la. Tson pa drag po lop par jin gyi lob. Bless me to quell distraction towards wrong objects And to purely observe the meaning of reality, May I be inspired to quickly generate the path Of insight and calm abiding, united. Log pai yul la yeng wa zhi je ching. 16 Arhats puja page 8

Yang dag don la tsul zhin cho pa yi. Zhi ne lhag tong zung du drel wai lam. Nyur du gyu la kye war jin gyi lob. When I have trained well in the common path, bless me To immediately enter the noble path of the fortunate; May I be inspired to follow the Vajrayana, The highest of all vehicles. Tun mong lam jang no du gyur pa na. Teg pa kun gyi chog gyur dor je teg. Kel zang kye woi jug ngog dam pa der. De lag nyi du jug par jin gyi lob. Then bless me to attain certainty in the explanation That the two kinds of siddhis are accomplished On the basis of pure vows and samaya; may I be inspired To protect them at the risk of my life. De tse ngo drup nam nyi dup pai zhi. Nam dag dam tsig dom par sung wa la. Cho ma min pai nge pa nye gyur ne. Sog dang do te sung war jin gyi lob. Bless me to understand correctly the essence of The tantric classes, and the meaning of the two stages, May I be inspired to practise the holy teachings, And not be lazy in the four session yoga. De ne gyu de nying po rim nyi kyi. Ne nam ji zhin tog ne tson pa yi. Tun zhi nel jor chog la mi yel war. Dam pai sung zhin drup par jin gyi lob. May the Gurus who show this excellent path, And the helpers of true practitioners have long lives; I pray that all inner and outer hindrances To Dharma practice are pacified. De tar lam zang ton pai she nyen dang. Tsul zhin drup pai drog nam zhap ten ching. Chi dang nang gi bar du cho pai tsog. Nye war zhi war jin gyi lab tu sol. [KNEEL DOWN AND RECITE:] To the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Supreme Assembly, I go for refuge until I am enlightened. By the merit of giving, and other perfections, 16 Arhats puja page 9

May I attain Buddhahood, to benefit all beings.

(3x) (3x)

Sang gye cho dang tsog kyi chog nam la...etc May the precious bodhi mind Not yet born arise and grow; May that born have no decline, But increase for evermore.

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Jang chub sem chog rin po che. Ma kye pa nam kye gyur chig. Kye pa nyam pa me pa yang. Gong ne gong du pel war shog. May all sentient beings, all parents, possess happiness, May all unfavourable rebirths be ended forever, May the prayers of all Bodhisattvas be realized, May I cause all this by myself alone. Pa ma sem chen tam che de dang den gyur chig. Ngen dro tam che tak tu tong war tang. Jang chub sem pa kang na su shug pa. De dag kun gyi mon lam drub gyur chig. May the glorious Gurus lives be stable, and may migrators Equalling space have happiness and comfort. Bless me and all others to quickly attain enlightenment Through purification and the accumulation of all merit. Pal den la mai ku tze den pa dang. Ka nyam yong la de kyi jung wa dang. Dag zhen ma lu tsog sag drib jang ne. Nyur du sang gye tob par jin gyi lob. [SIT COMFORTABLY; GENERATE SPECIAL REFUGE AND BODHICITTA:] I and all migrators equalling space take refuge In Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, and in the host of deities Of Mahamuni and the sixteen Arya Sthaviras. I take refuge in the glorious protectors, The sacred Dharmapalas who possess the exalted wisdom eye. (3x) Dag dang dro war nam ka dang nyam pai sem chen tham che Lama la kyab su chi o. Sang gye la kyab su chi o. Cho la kyab su chi o. Ge dun la kyab su chi o. Thub pa chen po phag pa ne ten chu drug gi lha sog khor dang Che pa nam la kyab su chi o. Pal gon dam pa cho kyong wei sung ma ye she kyi chen dang Den pa nam la kyab su chi o. (3x) To the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Supreme Assembly, I go for refuge until I am enlightened. By the merit of giving, and other perfections, May I attain Buddhahood, to benefit all beings. (3x) Sang gye cho dang tsog kyi chog nam la... (3x)

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[THE FOUR IMMEASURABLE THOUGHTS AND BODHICITTA:] I and all appearances are in the nature of Dharmadhatu; yet I shall cause all sentient beings not realizing thusness to have happiness and the causes of happiness. I shall release them from suffering and the causes of suffering. I shall ensure that they are never separated from the happiness that is without suffering. I shall ensure that they abide in equanimity, neither too close to some, through attachment seeking pleasure; nor too distant from others, through aversion to pain. For the welfare of all beings, I shall attain the state of a fully-awakened one, therefore I will engage in worship and prostration to you, Mahamuni, and your entourage, the host of deities of the sixteen Arya Sthaviras, and attract the attention of their holy minds. (3x) Dag dang nang wa tham che cho kyi ying kyi rang shin yin pa la, de tar ma tog Pai sem chen tham che de wa dang de wai gyu dang den par ja. Dug ngal dang dug ngal gyi gyu dang dral war ja. Dug ngal me pai de wa dang mi dral war ja. De dag gi gyu chag dang nye ring nyi dang dral wai, tang nyom la ne par jao. Ma sem chen tham che kyi don du, zog pai sang gye kyi go pang thob par ja. De che du, thub pa chen po phag pa ne ten chu drug gi lha tsog khor dang che pa Nam la chag choe, thug dam kul wai rim pa la jug par gyi wo. (3x) [BLESS THE PLACE, BUILDING, THRONE, AND OFFERINGS:] By the power of the truth of the Precious Sublime Three, of the blessings of the conquerors and their sons, of the completion of the two acccumulations, and of the truth of the purity of the Dharmadhatu, may all faults of this place be purified; may this place, building, throne, and offerings endow supremacy over samsara and solitary peace, and be, as we wish, a pure realm; a jewelled ground, soft as the palm of the hand; flowering trees, streams and lakes. In the midst, a celestial mansion, square, four doors, made of precious stones. Inside, a lotus, sun, and moon cushions; may Munindra, together with his entourage, the sixteen Sthaviras, sit here and enjoy an ocean of offerings, filling the sky, like clouds, created by the power of the offering cloud mantra, the spell mantra, and conviction. Lu me kon chog sum gyi den pa dang. Gyal wa se che nam kyi jin lab dang. Tsog nyi yong su zog pai na thang dang. Cho ying nam par dag pai den pai thu. Ne di nye kyon tham che yong dag te. De wa chen gyi shing gi ko pa tar. Ne dang khang zang den tri cho dze nam. Si shi phun tsog do gui jor gyur chig. Lag thil tar nyam rin chen gyen gyi tre. Jon shing chu tso gyen pai sa shi u. Rin chen le drub dru shi go shi wa. Pema nyi de gyen pai den teng du. Thub wang ne ten chu drug khor che nam. Shug ne zung rig mo tob kyi trun pai. Cho trin gya tso gang shing cho gyur chig. [RECITE OFFERING CLOUD MANTRA:] Om namo bhagavate vajra-sara-pramardine tathagataya arhate samyak-sambuddhaya tad16 Arhats puja page 12

yatha om vajre vajre maha-vajre maha-teja-vajre maha-vidya-vajre maha-bodhicitta-vajre maha-bodhi-mandopasamkramana-vajre sarva-karmavarana-visodhana-vajre svaha(3x) [PRAYER OF THE POWER OF TRUTH] By the power of the truth of the Three Jewels, Of the inspiration of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Of the strength of the two accumulations, And of the pure and inconceivable Dharmadhatu, May these offerings become suchness. Kon chog sum gyi den pa dang. Sang gye dang jang chub sem pa tham che kyi jin gyi lab dang. Tsog nyi yong su zog pai nga tang chen po dang. Cho kyi ying nam par dag ching sam gyi mi kyab pai tob kyi. De shin nyi du gyur chig. [WITH DEEP RESPECT, KNEELING ON YOUR RIGHT KNEE, HOLDING INCENSE AND FLOWERS, INVOKE THE GUESTS:] Supreme Muni, Arya Sthaviras, and your entourage. Through great compassion, you place those to be tamed, the squabbling sentient beings, on the path to liberation. I request you to come to this place. Conquerors, sons of conquerors, sangha, and Hearers of the ten directions; you whose firelike wisdom dries the ocean of afflictions and who are praised as a field of merit for liberation: I entreat you to abide forever. Please come and enjoy the displayed offerings, for the benefit of transmigrators. Supreme Arhats, holders of the Dharma, handed down to all beings by the Lion of the Shakya clan, who open the treasure chest of Doctrine that is in your care: I entreat you to abide forever. I invite you to propagate the sacred Dharma. Please come and enjoy the displayed offerings, for the benefit of transmigrators. You who received Buddha's word, holders of the banner of doctrine: Angaja, Ajita, Vanavasin, Kalika, Vajriputra, Bhadra, Kanakavatsa, Kanaka-Bharadvaja, Bakula, Rahula, Chudapanthaka, Bharadvaja, Panthaka, Nagasena, Gopaka, Abheda and your entourages. Please come and enjoy the displayed offerings for the benefit of transmigrators. Although you attained Buddhahood, through splendid abandonment and splendid exalted wisdom, you show the appearance of Hearers. In this special role of virtue, you sixteen Sthaviras preserve the Dharma. I request you to descend and be seated on these cushions. O sixteen Sthaviras, holders of the Doctrine including the verbal transmission of the sugata, you entered the jungle of samsara, abandoned personal welfare and worked for the welfare of others. Please through your compassion, promise to come to this place. By saying truly `Please may I take refuge in you' Upasaka Dharmatala, you be- came the servant of the Triple Gem. I invite you within the precious field of merit. Please come and enjoy the displayed offerings for the benefit of transmigrators. Thug je tso pai du kyi dul ja nam. Nam drol lam la go ze dro wai gon. Thub pa chog dang ne ten chen po nam. 16 Arhats puja page 13

Kor dang che pa ne dir sheg su sol. Chog chui gyal wa se che tham che dang. She rab me bar nyon mong tso kem shing. Nam drol so nam shing du ke to pai. Chog chui nyen tho ge dun shug so tsal. Yon jor cho pai ne su chen dren na. Dro wai don chir cho kyi sheg su sol. Dro wai gon po Shakya Seng.ge yi. Sang gye ten pa gang gi chag tu shag. Sung rab rin chen drom gyi kha je pa. Cho kyong dra chom chen po shug so tsal. Dam cho pel wai le du chen dren na. Dro wai don chir cho kyi sheg su sol. Thub pai ka go ten pa gyal tsen zin. Yen lag jung dang ma pham nag na ne. Du den dor je moi bu zang po dang. Ser beu ba ra do za ser chen chog. Phag pa ba ku la dang dra chen zin. Lam tren ba ra do za so nyom len. Lam ten lui de be je mi che pa. Kor dang che pa ne dir sheg su sol. Pang dang ye she phun tsog sang gye kyang. Dul jai wang gi nyen tho tsul zin pa. Kye par chen gyi trin le cho kyong wai. Ne ten chu drug dir jon den la shog. De sheg ka long tsor ze ten pa jung. Rang don dor ne kor wai nag tsal du. Shen don lhur ze ne ten chu drug po. Dam chai thug jei wang gi ne dir sheg. Ge nyen kyab sol den pe tsig ten pa. Kon chog sum gyi shab dring chi so tsal. So nam rin chen ling du chen dren na. Dro wai don chir cho kyi sheg su sol. [THINK THAT, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INVOCATION, THEY MIRACULOUSLY AND JOYFULLY TAKE THEIR SEATS IN THE CELESTIAL MANSION. NOW PREPARE THE CLOTH, SECONDARY OFFERINGS, AND SO ON FOR THE OFFERING OF ABLUTION:] Bhagavan, tathagata, arhat, perfectly and fully awakened one, perfect in knowledge and good 16 Arhats puja page 14

conduct, sugata, knower of the world, supreme controller of humans to be subdued, teacher of gods and humans. to you the Buddha, bhagavan, glorious conqueror Shakyamuni, and the host of deities of the sixteen Sthaviras and their retinues, I offer this complete bath. Chom den de de shin sheg pa dra chom pa yang dag par zog pai sang gye rig pa dang shab su den pa de war sheg pa jig ten khyen pa kye bu dul wai kha lo gyur wa la na me pa lha dang mi nam kyi ton pa sang gye chom den de pal gyal wa shya kya thub pa ne ten chen po chu drug gi lha tsog khor dang che pa nam la yo je tham che dang den pai tru di sol war gyi wo. Behold this bathing house, fragrantly perfumed; with crystal floor, clear and shimmering; graceful pillars of sparkling gems; a canopy of glowing pearls. Just as the devas give ablution at birth, I offer to you this bath of pure divine water. Tru kyi khang pa shin tu dri shim pa shel gyi sa shi sal shing tser wa tar. Rin chen bar wai ka wa yi wong den mu tig ho chag la re dre pa der. Ji tar tam pa tsam gyi ni. Lha nam kyi ni tru sol tar. Lha yi chu ni dag pa yi. De shin dag gi ku tru sol. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung I offer this bath to you, Leader of the Shakyas, who completed the two accumulations of wisdom and compassion, mindful of the needs of transmigrators equal to space; and who have become the glory of the three unimaginable world systems. Kha nyam dro la khyen tse rab gong ne. Drang me sum du tsog nyi rab zog shing. Tong sum mi ze shing gi pal gyur wa. Dren chog shya kyai tok la ku tru sol. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung Conquerors of the three times, and your sons, in compassion you take the aspect of Hearers until the end of samsara, in order to preserve the Doctrine for the benefit of transmigrators. To you, the great Sthaviras, I offer this bath. Du sum gyal wa gyalse thug je yi. Nyen tho tsul zung si pa ji si bar. Ten pa kyong shing dro wai don zai pai. Ne ten chen po nam la ku tru sol. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung Though your conqueror's body has no impurity, I offer this bath to your body for the cleansing of physical impurities of sentient beings; may their obscurations of body be cleansed. 16 Arhats puja page 15

Gyal wai ku la nyon mong mi nga yang. Sem chen lu kyi drib pa jang le du. Gyal wa ku la tru chab di sel wai. Sem chen lu kyi drib pa dag gyur chig. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung Though your conqueror's speech has no impediment, I offer this bath to your speech for the purification of verbal impurities of sentient beings; may their obscurations of speech be purified. Gyal wai sung la gag pa mi nga yang. Sem chen ngag gi drib pa jang le du. Gyal wai sung la tru chab di sol wai. Sem chen ngag gi drib pa dag gyur chig. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung Though your conqueror's mind has no defilement, I offer this bath to your mind for the purification of mental defilements of sentient beings; may their obscurations of mind be purified. Gyal wai thug la trul wa mi nga yang. Sem chen yi kyi drib pa jang le du. Gyal wai thug la tru chab di sol wai. Sem chen yi kyi drib pa dag gyur chig. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung Tathagata and your sons, I offer you this bath with numerous precious vases, filled with delightful perfumed water; and I accompany this bath with pleasing songs and music. De shin sheg dang de yi se nam la. Rin chen bum pa mang po poi kyi chu. Yi wong leg par kang wa lu dang ni. Rol mor che pa du me ku tru sol. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya. shriye ah hung Your body is naturally and completely pure; you are free from the bondage of desire; it is ourselves who need to be cleansed of obscurations; for this purpose we offer you a bath of clean water. Khye ku rang shin yong dag pe. Se sog ching wa mi nga yang. Dag chag drib pa jang le du. Tsang ma chab kyi ku tru sol. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung

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Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Dri shim du tsi tru chab di sol wai. Dro wai drib nyi dri ma kun jang ne. Dri dral ku sum thob par jin gyi lob. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung I dry your body with immaculate cloth and annoint you with perfume. De dag ku la tsung pa me pai go. Tsang la dri rab go pai ku chi ho. Om hung tram hri ah ka ya bi sho dana ye svaha One never tires of gazing at your pure supreme body, so amazing and free from blemish, clear as the sun in the sky. The truth body has no stain, it is there for respect, honour, and service. By cleansing sufferings and sickness from the bodies and minds of transmigrators, with pure water, medicines, and milk, may I obtain the surpeme sublime body, free from moral failings, and attractive to all beings. Ku chog nam dag ta wai mi ngom la. Ngo tsar kyon dral kha kyil nyi sal dra. Cho kyi ku la dri ma mi nga yang. Si shu kur ti rim dro tsul tsam du. Chu tsang me poi ho ma dag chal chu. Dro wai lu sem dug ngal ne sal te. Nye wai kyon dral dro wai yi wong wai. Dam pai ku chog dag gi thob par shog. [OFFERING OF ROBES, ETC.] Munindra, Sthaviras, and your entourages, by offering this spotless Dharmic robe, the namjar, may I and all transmigrators possess pure morality and attain the major and minor marks of a Buddha. Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Na za cho go nam jar dri me di. Bul wai dag dang dro wa ma lu pa. Tsul trim nam dag tsen pe thob gyur chig. Munindra, Sthaviras, and your entourages, by offering this spotless Dharmic robe, the lago, may I and all transmigrators possess pure morality and attain the major and minor marks of a Buddha. Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Na za cho go la go dri me di. Bul wai dag dang dro wa ma lu pa. Tsul trim nam dag tsen pe thob gyur chig. Munindra, Sthaviras, and your entourages, by offering this spotless Dharmic robe, the thango, 16 Arhats puja page 18

may I and all transmigrators possess pure morality and attain the major and minor marks of a Buddha. Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Na za cho go thang go dri me di. Bul wai dag dang dro wa ma lu pa. Tsul trim nam dag tsen pe thob gyur chig. Munindra, Sthaviras, and your entourages, by offering this customary seat, may I and all transmigrators perfect the practice of few desires and the knowledge of contentment. Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Rung thun yo je ding wa dri me di. Bul wai dag dang dro wa ma lu pa. Do chung chog she nyam len thar chin shog. With your stainless signs, you have no darkness, nor need of illumination; yet I offer this saffron banner with respect, may the transmigrators, equal to the infinity of space, lead each other in Buddha's supreme conduct. Dri me tsen la drib sal mi nga yang. De pai ngur mig gyal tsen bul wa yi. Nam kai tha dang nyam pai dro wa nam. Sang gye tul shug chog la cho par shog. Om vajra wastra ye ah hung svaha By offering to you this beautiful auspicious vase, filled with various precious substances, may my stains of karma and defilements be cleansed, and may I be moistened with the nectar of bodhicitta. Rin chen ze pai tra shi bum pa di. Na tsog chu kyi kang te bul wa yi. Le dang nyon mong dri ma kun jang ne. Jang chub sem kyi len gyi len par shog. Munindra, Sthaviras, and your entourages, by offering this bowl filled with fresh food, may I and all transmigrators live with the taste of nectar, the sacred Dharma. Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Za cha so pa kang wai lhung dze di. Bul wai dag dang dro wa ma lu pa. Dam cho du tsi ro yi tso par shog. Munindra, Sthaviras, and your entourages, by offering this staff signifying the thirty seven aids to enlightenment, may I and all transmigrators enter the path that pleases the conquerors.

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Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Jang chog so dun tson pai sil je di. Bul wai dag dang dro wa ma lu pa. Gyal wa gye pai lam la jug gyur chig. Munindra, Sthaviras, and your entourages, by offering these materials, fresh water, three Dharma robes, and bowl, which Buddha declared suitable for Bhikshus, may the precious Doctrine be propagated in all ten directions, and may the world be filled with great happiness and goodness. And may I attain the state endowed with ten powers - the crown jewel of transmigrators, even the gods. Bhagavan, that you have descended to this place is so good; I request that you remain for as long as I possess merit and fortune, and I make offerings to you. Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Cho go sum dang lhung ze sil je sog. Gelong nam la thub pai ngag pa yi. Rung thun cho ze di dag ful wa yi. Ten pa rin chen chog chur gye pa dang. Jig ten de leg chen po kyab pa dang. Lhar che dro wai tsug gi gyen gyur wai. Tob chu nga wai go gang thob par shog. Chom den dir ni jon pa leg dag chag so nam kal war den ji si cho pa dag gyi na de si chom den shug su sol. [IF TIME IS SHORT, THE OFFERINGS CAN BE DONE MORE BRIEFLY. AFTER GENERATION OF THE BATHING HOUSE, RECITE:] Just as the devas give ablution at birth, I offer to you this bath of pure divine water. Ji tar tam pa tsam gyi ni. Lha nam kyi ni tru su tar. Lha yi chu ni dag pa yi. De shin dag gi ku tru sol. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung By offering this bath of fragrant nectar to you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and your entourages, please bless all transmigrators, to be cleansed of the two obscurations and to attain the three stainless bodies. Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Dri shim du tsi tru chab di sol wai. Dro wai drib nyi dri ma kun jang ne. Dri dral ku sum thob par jin gyi lob. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung Your body is naturally and completely pure; you are free from the bondage of desire; it is ourselves who need to be cleansed of obscurations; for this purpose we offer you a bath of clean water. 16 Arhats puja page 20

Khye ku rang shin yong dag pe. Se sog ching wa mi nga yang. Dag chag drib pa jang le du. Tsang ma chab kyi ku tru sol. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung Tathagata and your sons, I offer you this bath with numerous precious vases, filled with delightful perfumed water; I accompany this bath with pleasing songs and music. De shin sheg dang de yi se nam la. Rin chen bum pa mang po poi kyi chu. Yi wong leg par kang wa lu dang ni. Rol mor che pa du me ku tru sol. Om sarva tathagata abikhe kata samaya shriye ah hung I dry your body with immaculate cloth, and annoint you with perfume. De dag ku la tsung pa me pai go. Tsang la dri rab go pai ku chio. Om hung tram hri ah ka ya bi sho dana ye svaha Munindra, Sthaviras and your entourages, I offer these suitable materials; the three Dharma robes, bowl, staff, and so on, which Buddha declared suitable for bhikshus. Thub wang ne ten khor dang che nam la. Cho go sum dang lhung ze sil je sog. Ge long nam la thub pai ngag pa yi. Rim dun cho dzai di tar u war gyi. With your stainless signs, you have no darkness nor need of illumination, yet I offer this saffron banner with respect. May the transmigrators equal to the infinity of space, lead each other in Buddha's supreme conduct. Tri me tsen la drib say ming la yang. Day pay ngu mi gyan tsai pul war yi. Nam kai tar dang ngam pai dro war nam. Sang gye du shug tro la cho par shog. Om vajra wastra ye ah hung svaha By offering to you this beautiful auspicious vase filled with various precious substances, may my stains of karma and defilements be cleansed, and may I be moistened with the nectar of bodhicitta. Bhagavan, that you have descended to this place is so good; I request that you remain for as long as I possess merit and fortune, and I make offerings to you. Rin chen ze pai tra shi bum pa di. Na tsog chu kyi kang te bul wa yi. 16 Arhats puja page 21

Le dang nyon mong dri ma kun jang ne. Jang chub sem kyi len gyi len par shog. Chom den dir ni jon pa leg dag chag. So nam kal war den ji si cho pa. Dag gyi na de si chom den shug su sol. [PROSTRATION AND GIVING OFFERINGS TO BOTH THE PRINCIPAL AND THE ENTOURAGE, AND ATTRACTING THE ATTENTION OF THEIR HOLY MINDS] I prostrate to all direct and indirect gurus; the unequalled, kind root guru; the King of the Shakyas; the supreme Arya Shariputra; Rahula; and Arya Nagarjuna. Ka drin nyam me tsa wai la ma dang. Shyak ya gyal po phag chog shari bu. Dra chen zin dang phag pa lu drub sog. Ngo gyu la ma nam la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you, leader of the Shakyas, who completed the two accumulations of wisdom and compassion, mindful of the needs of transmigrators equal to space; and who have become the glory of the three unimaginable world systems. Kha nyam dro la kyen tse rab gong ne. Drang me sum du tsog nyi rab zog te. Tong sum ni je shing gi pal gyur wa. Dren chog shyak yai tog la chag tsal lo. Bearers of the banner of doctrine, who received Buddha's instruction, Angaja, Ajita, Vanavasin, Kalika, Vajriputra, Bhadra, Kanakavatsa, Kanaka-Bhadvaja, Bakula, Rahulabhadra, Chudapanthaka, Bharadvaja, Panthaka, Nagasena Gopaka, Abheda, and Upasaka Dharmatala; together with your entourages, please come here. To you, who are most worthy of respect, I bow with as many bodies as atoms in all realms; in supreme faith, I pay homage to you forever. Thub pai ka go ten pai gyal tsen zin. Yen lag jung dang ma pham nag na ne. Du den dor je moi bu zang po dang. Ser beu ba ra do za ser chen chog. Phag pa ba ku la dang dra chen zin. Lam tren ba ra do za so nyom len. Lam ten lui de be je mi che pa. Ne ten kor dang che la chag tsal lo. To all worthy of respect, bowing with bodies as many as all realms' atoms, in all aspects, with supreme faith I pay homage. Chag jar wo pa tam che la. Zhing dul kun gyi drang nye kyi. 16 Arhats puja page 22

Lu du pa yi nam kun tu. Chok du day pai chak tsal lo.

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O lions amongst men, Buddhas, past, present, and future; To as many of you as exist in the ten directions I bow down with my body, speech, and mind. Ji nye su dag chog chui jig ten na. Du sum sheg pa mi yi seng ge kun. Dag gi ma lu de dag tham che la. Lu dang ngag yi dang wai chag gyio. On waves of strength of this king Of prayers for exalted sublime ways, With bodies numerous as the atoms of the world, I bow to the Buddhas pervading space. Zang po cho pai mon lam tob dag gi. Gyal wa tham che yi kyi ngon sum du. Shing gi dul nge lu rab tu pa yi. Gyal wa kun la rab tu chag tsal lo. On every atom is found a Buddha, Sitting among countless Buddha's sons, I look with eyes of faith to the victorious ones, Thus filling the entire Dharmadhatu. Dul chig teng na dul nye sang gye nam. Sang gye se kyi u na shug pa dag. De tar cho kyi ying nam ma lu pa. Tham che gyal wa dag gi gang war mo. Of these with endless oceans of excellence Endowed with an ocean of wondrous speech, I sing praises of the geatness of all Buddhas, An eulogy to those gone to bliss. De dag ngag pa mi ze gya tso nam. Yang kyi yen lag gya tsoi dra kun gyi. Gyal wa kun gyi yon ten rab jo ching. De war sheg pa tham che dag gi to. I offer garlands of flowers, Beautiful sounds, supreme perfumes, Butter lamps, and sacred incense; I offer them all to the victorious ones. Me tog dam pa treng wa dam pa dang. Sil nyen nam dang chug pa dug chog dang. Mar me chog dang dug po dam pa yi. Gyal wa de dag la ni cho par gyi.

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Excellent food, supreme fragrances, And a mound of mystic substances, high as Mount Meru; I arrange in a special formation, And offer to those who have conquered themselves. Na za dam pa nam dang dri chog dang. Che ma phur ma ri rab nyam pa dang. Ko pa khe par phag pa chog kun gyi. Gyal wa de dag la ni cho par gyi. And all peerless offerings, I hold up In admiration of those gone to bliss, With the strength of faith in sublime ways, I prostrate and make offerings to the Conquerors. Cho pa gang nam la me gya che wa. De dag gyal wa tham che la yang mo. Zang po cho la de pi tob dag gi. Gyal wa kun la chag tsal cho par gyi. [EXTERNAL OFFERINGS] I offer drinking water, wherever it exists, Such as the Ganga's divine water with eight qualities, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Yen lag ge den lha yi gang ga sog. Chog du kun na cho yon chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer washing water, wherever it exists, Pure clean and pleasant, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Shin tu nam dag dri me yi wong wai. Chog du kun na shab sil chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer flowers, wherever they exist, Such as the fully opened, thousand-petalled white lotus, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Dab tong rab gye pe ma kar po sog. 16 Arhats puja page 25

Chog du kun na me tog chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer incense, wherever it exists, Such as the fragrant sandal wood of Malaya, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Ma la yi tsen den dri la sog. Chog du kun na dug po chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer light, wherever it exists, Such as butter lamps, illuminating all darkness, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Mun pa kun sel tsi chu dron me sog. Chog du kun na nang sel chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer perfumed water, wherever it exists, Scented with sandal and saffron, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Tsen den gur gum dri go po chu sog. Chog du kun na dri shab chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer food, wherever it exists, The three white and the three sweet foods, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Kar sum ngar sum du tsi ze la sog. Chog du kun na shal ze chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer music, wherever it exists, Such as divine cymbals with six qualities, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Yen lag drug den lha yi sil nyen sog. 16 Arhats puja page 26

Chog du kun na rol mo chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer supreme forms, wherever they exist, Such as precious lapis lazuli with clear reflection, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Zug nyen kun sal rin chen be drur sog. Chog du kun na zug chog chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer pleasant sounds, wherever they exist, Such as the wishfulfilling tree's indescribable symphony, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage.Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Pag sam le jung jo dral yang la sog. Chog du kun na dra nyen chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer fine odours, wherever they exist, Such as the magnificent white sandal wood, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Yi wong tsen den kar poi dri la sog. Chog du kun na dri chog chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer supreme tastes, wherever they exist, Such as nectar, the essence of 3,000 world systems, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Tong sum nying po tsang ne du tsi sog. Chog du kun na ro chog chi chi pa. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer supreme tangible objects, wherever they exist, Such as fine and smooth cloth, To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Sab jam pen tsa li kai go la sog. Chog du kun na reg chog chi chi pa. 16 Arhats puja page 27

Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. I offer the Divine Path with seven precious articles, Superior to worldy perfections, and offer To please you, Munindra, Sthaviras, and entourage. Please accept, and grant me all siddhis. Jig ten di yi phun sum tsog pi chog. Rin chen dun gyi lha yi lam kang te. Thub wang ne ten khor che nye chir bul. She ne dag la ngo drub tsal du sol. Long overpowered by attachment, aversion, and ignorance, Countless evils I have committed With acts of body, speech and mind; Each and every one of these I now confess. Do chag she dang ti mug wang gi ni. Lu dang ngag dang de shin yi kyi kyang. Dig pa dag gi gyi pa chi chi pa. De dag tham che dag gi so sor shag. In the perfections of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, The arhats, training and beyond, And in the latent goodness of every living being, I lift up my heart and rejoice. Chog chui gyal wa kun dang sang gye se. Rang gyal nam dang lob dang mi lob dang. Dro wa kun gyi so nam gang la yang. De dag kun gyi je su dag yi rang. O lights unto the ten directions, Buddhas who have found the passionless state, To all of you, I direct this request: Turn the incomparable wheel of Dharma. Gang nam chog chui jig ten dron ma dag. Chang chub rim par sang gye ma chag nge. Go po de dag dag gi tham che la. Khor lo la na me pa kor war kul. O masters, wishing to show parinirvana, Stay with us and teach, I pray; For as many eons as there are specks of dust, In order to bring goodness and joy to all beings. Nya ngen da to gang she de dag la. 16 Arhats puja page 28

Dro wa kun la phen shing de wai chir. Kal pa shing gi dul ne shug par yang. Dag gi thal mo rab jar sol war gyi. May any small merits that have amassed By prostrating, offering, confessing, rejoicing, And asking the Buddhas to remain and teach Dharma, Be dedicated now to supreme and perfect enlightenment. Chag tsal wa dang cho ching shag pa dang. Je su yi rang kul shing sol wa yi. Ge wa chung se dag gi chi sag pa. Tham che zog pai chang chub chir ngo o. I imagine this universal ground, fragrant with incense, strewn with flowers, Adorned with Mount Meru, four continents, the sun and moon; By offering to you this Buddha realm, May all sentient beings enjoy a Pure Land. Sa zhi po kyi jug shing me tog tram....etc [REQUESTS AND OBEISANCE TO MUNI INDRAYA AND THE SIXTEEN ARYA STHAVIRAS] Munindra, sixteen Sthaviras, and your entourages; Through great compassion, pay attention to me. Please fulfill your past prayers And reveal to me the words of truth. (3x) Thub wang ne ten chu drug khor che nam. Tse wa chen po dag la gong su sol. Ngon tse den tsig mon lam ze pa nam. Deng dir dag la ngon sum ten du sol. (3x) IDAM GURU RATNA MANDALAKAM NIRYA TAYAMI. Obeisance to you, whose beautiful, unique golden body Always pleases. One face, two arms, seated in lotus posture, With earth-touching and contemplation mudras. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (If this ritual is performed for the long life of the Guru, add this line here and to the following verses: Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Tsung me ta wai mi ngom shing. Ser gyi dog chen ze pai ku. Shal chig chag nyi kyil trung shug. Sa non nyam shag ze chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob.

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Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Angaja, dwelling on the Great Mount Ti-Se, surrounded by thirteen hundred Arhats; Holding an incense bowl and a fan. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.)

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Gang ri chen po ti se la. Phag pa ne ten yen lag jung. Dra chom tong dang sum gye kor. Po phor nga yab zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jing gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Ajita, dwelling on Mount Rishi, surrounded by one hundred Arhats; Showing the mudra of meditative contemplation. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Ta son ri yi ngo shi nga. Phag pa ne ten ma pam pa. Dra chom gya ta chig gi tor. Chag ni nyam sha tzai sha tser. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jing gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Vanavasin, dwelling in the Sapta-Parana cave, surrounded by fourteen hundred Arhats; Right hand in threatening mudra, and a yak-tail in the left. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Lo ma dun pai ri phug na. Phag pa ne ten nag na ne. Dra chom tong dang shi gye kor. Dig zub nga yab zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Kalika, dwelling on the Island of Tamra-Dvipa, surrounded by eleven hundred Arhats. Holding a pair of golden earrings. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Zam bui ling gi sang ling na. Phag pa ne ten du den ni. Dra chom tong dang chig gye kor. Ser gyi na kor zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Vajriputra, dwelling in the Land of Sinhaladvipa, surrounded by one thousand Arhats; Right hand in threatening mudra, and a yak-tail in the left. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) 16 Arhats puja page 31

Singa la yi ling na ni. Ne ten dor je mo yi bu. Dra chom tong trag chig gi kor. Dig zub nga yab zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Bhadra, dwelling on an Island of the Yamuna, surrounded by twelve hundred Arhats; Right hand in teaching mudra, left in contemplation. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Chu bo ya mu ne ling na. Phag pa ne ten zang po ni. Dra chom tong dang nyi gye kor. Cho che nyam shag ze chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Kanakavatsa, dwelling at the Holy place of Kashmir, surrounded by five hunded Arhats; Holding a rope of precious stones. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Ne chog dam pa ka che na. Phag pa ne ten ser gyi beu. Dra chom chen po nga gye kor. Rin chen shag pa zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Kanakabharadvaja, dwelling In Pashchim-Godaniya, surrounded by seven hundred Arhats; Showing the mudra of meditative contemplation. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Nub kyi ba lang cho ling na. Ba ra do za ser chen ni. Dra chom chen po dun gye kor. Chag gya nyam shag ze chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Bakula, dwelling on Uttara-Kuru, surrounded by nine hundred Arhats; Holding a mongoose in your hands. 16 Arhats puja page 32

Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Jang gi dra mi nyen na nai. Phag pa ne ten ba ku la. Dra chom chen po gu gye kor. Chag nyi neu le zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Rahula, dwelling on the Island of Priyangu, surrounded by eleven hundred Arhats; Holding a precious tiara. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Tri yang ku yi ling na nai. Phag pa ne ten dra chen zin. Dra chom tong dang chig gye kor. Rin chen trog shu zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Chudhapanthaka, dwelling on Grdha-Kuta-parvata, surrounded by sixteen hundred Arhats; Showing the mudra of meditative contemplation. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Ja go phung po ri bo la. Phag pa ne ten lam tren ten. Dra chom tong dang drug gye kor. Chag nyi nyam shag ze chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Pindola Bharadvaja, who Dwells on Videha, surrounded by one thousand Arhats; Holding a book and an alms bowl. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Shar gyi lu phag ling na ni. Ba ra da za so nyom len. Dra chom tong trag chig gi kor. Leg pham lhung se zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Panthaka, dwelling in the Heaven of Thirty-three, surrounded by nine hundred Arhats; 16 Arhats puja page 33

Holding a book and showing the teaching mudra. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Lha ne sum chu tsa sum na. Phag pa ne ten lam ten ni. Dra chom chen po gu gye kor. Leg pham cho che ze chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Nagasena, dwelling on Mount Vipula-Parshva, surrounded by twelve hundred Arhats; Holding a vase and a mendicant's staff. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Ri yi gyal po ngo yang la. Phag pa ne ten lu yi de. Dra chom tong dang nyi gye kor. Bum pa khar sil zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.........If puja is done for long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Gopaka, dwelling on Mount Bihula, surrounded by fourteen hundred Arhats; Holding a book in your hands. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (Please bless the Guru's life to be stable, and the doctrine to flourish.) Ri yi gyal po bi hu la. Phag pa ne ten be je ni. Dra chom tong dang shi gye kor. Chag ni leg pham zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.......If the puja is for the long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Arya Sthavira Abheda, dwelling on the Great Mount Himvat, surrounded by one thousand Arhats; Holding a stupa in your hands. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (* Please bless the Guru's life to be stable and the Doctrine to flourish.) Gang chen ri yi gyal po la. Phag pa ne ten mi che pa. Dra chom tong trag chig gi kor. Jang chub cho ten zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.......If the puja is for the long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to you, Upasaka Dharma-Tala, 16 Arhats puja page 34

Seated before Buddha Amitabha, You hold books, and your hair has a top knot Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (* Please bless the Guru's life to be stable and the Doctrine to flourish.) Ge nyen dhar ma ta la ni. Ral wai tho ching leg pham khur. Nang wa tha ye dun ne shing. Nga yab bum pa zin chag tsal. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.......If the puja is for the long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. Obeisance to the four Guardian Kings, Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka Virupaksa, and Vaisravana; who subdue your entourages, And guard the four gates. Please bless the Doctrine to flourish. (* Please bless the Guru's life to be stable and the Doctrine to flourish.) Yul khor sung dang phag kye po. Chen mi zang dang nam tho se. Rang rang khor dul go shi sung. Gyal chen shi la chag tsal lo. (La mai ku tze den pa dang.......If the puja is for the long life of the Guru) Ten pa gye par jin gyi lob. [HAVING OFFERED OBEISANCE WITH A SINCERE MIND TO THE PRINCIPAL AND THE ENTOURAGES; NOW PROSTRATE, PAY HOMAGE, AND ACTIVATE THEIR HOLY MINDS IN TURN:] Teacher, bhagavan, tathagata, arhant, perfectly and fully Awakened one; glorious conqueror, Shakyamuni; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offering; Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba chom den day de zhin sheg pa Dra chom ba yang dag par dzog pai sang gye Bal gyal wa shakya tu pa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab tu sol. I prostrate to the supreme Shakya, with golden body, Showing the earth-touching mudra. Great liberator of uncountable world systems, Your compassion and effort are unrivalled. Ser gyi dog chen sa non chag gya chen. Mai jung tug tse tson dru chen po tu. Mi je jig ten kam gyi pal gyur bay. Dren chog shak yai tog la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to the Shakya king, 16 Arhats puja page 35

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Through compassion you chose birth in the Shakya clan, Free from control by others, you overcame the host of Maras, Your magnificent body is like a golden mountain. Tab kai tug je shak yai rig trung shing. Shen gyi mi tub du kyi pung jom pa. Ser gyi lhun po da bur ji pay gu Shak yai gyal bo de la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground, fragrant with incense, strewn with flowers, Adorned with Mount Meru, four continents, the sun and moon. By offering to you this Buddha realm, may all sentient beings enjoy a Pure Land. Sa zhi po kyi jug shing me tog tram.....etc By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all beings equal to space meet the teacher, Munindra, and remain unsatiated by the nectar of his speech. Gyal wai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Don ba tub bai wang bo shel tong te. Sung gi du tsi ngom me tung war shog. Bhagavan, peerless Shakyamuni, in your great compassion, You prayed for the welfare of the last five hundred Beings without a protector, May I and all others enjoy the fruit of those prayers. Chom den nyam me shak ya tub ba yi. Gon me nga gya ta mai dro nam la. Tse wai gong nai mon lam gang dzai pa. De dag dag sog dro wai long cho shog. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. 16 Arhats puja page 36

May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. [If this ritual is performed for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, add: May the life of Venerable Losang Tenzin Gyatso, (The Ocean of Doctrine with a Noble Mind), The wish-fulfilling jewel who increases intelligence, Source of all benefit and happiness in this cool land, Be stable; and may his virtuous actions flourish. Sil den jong di phen de ma lu pa. Gang le jung wa sam phel yi shin nor. Je tsun lo sang ten dzin gya tso yi. Ku tse ten ching trin la gye gyur chig. Add this same verse at the same place for each of the sections of homage to the individual sthaviras.] [If this ritual is performed for the long life of a Guru other than His Holiness, recite: May the venerable Guru's life be stable, and may his Immaculate virtuous actions flourish in all ten directions; May the teaching of the Lamp of the Doctrine, Losang Dragpa, Remain forever, illuminating the transmigrator's darkness. Je tsun la mai ku tse rab ten ching. Nam kar trin le chog chur gye pa dang. Lo sang ten pai dron me sa sum gyi. Dro wai mun sel tag tu ne gyur chig.] [If the ritual is performed for others, such as a benefactor, recite: May the lives, merit, glory, possessions, reputations, Activities in teaching disciples and practising Dharma, Of our masters and their retinues, Increase like the waxing moon. Dag chag pon lob yon cho khor che kyi. Tse dang so nam pal jor nyen drag dang. Khor dang she drub ten pai ja wa nam. Yar ngo da wa shin du pel gyur chig.] [TO ARYA STHAVIRA ANGAJA] Great Sthavira Angaja, surrounded by thirteen hundred Arhats; 16 Arhats puja page 37

Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo yen lag jung kor dra chom ba Dong tang sum gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Angaja; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on snowy Mount Tise, Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Di sei kang la shug nai dro don dze. Ne den yen lag chung la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Angaja; Your body soothes the pain of fiery afflictions, For those who remember, see or touch it; And prevents degeneration of the three higher trainings. Kang gu tong to dren reg tam chai la. Nyon mong me yi dung wa shi dze jing. Lap sum yen lag nyam me chung dze pa. Phag pa yen lag chung la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground, fragrant with incense, strewn with flowers, Adorned with Mount Meru, four continents, the sun and moon; By offering to you this Buddha realm, May all sentient beings enjoy a Pure Land.

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Sa zhi po kyi jug shing me tog tram... By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all beings bound by affliction and karma, Be quickly released through the three higher trainings. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag chag la sog sem chen gang dang gang. Lai dang nyon mong ching wai ching pa nam. Lab sum tob gyi nyur du dro gyur chig. By the power of Arya Angaja's bodhicitta, May all beings in this world, and throughout the universe, Be pleasant to each other, And maintain pure morality. Phag pa yen lag chung ki tug kye tu. Yul chog di tson jig ten tam chai du. Pen tsun yi wong cham bai sem den shing. Tsul trim nam bar tag bai kyab gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO ARYA STHAVIRA AJITA] Great Sthavira Ajita, surrounded by one hundred arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo ma pam ba kor dra chom ba Dra chag chig gi kor wa la chag tsal lo. 16 Arhats puja page 39

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I prostrate to you Sthavira Ajita; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on Mount Rishi, Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration.

Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Drang song ri ngo shuk nai dro don dze. Ne den ma pam ba la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Ajita; Your body soothes distracting excitement, laxity, and conceptions, For those who remember, see or touch it; And enhances their calm abiding and insight. Kang gu tong to dren reg tam chai la. Jin go nam dog yeng wa shi dze jing. Shi nai lhag tong dog pa gyai dzai pa. Phag pa ma pam ba la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground, fragrant with incense, strewn with flowers, Adorned with Mount Meru, four continents, the sun and moon; By offering to you this Buddha realm, May all sentient beings enjoy a Pure Land. Sa zhi po kyi zhug zhing metog tram... By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May those disturbed by afflictions, conceptions, and demons; Find peace through the strength of concentration. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag chag la sog sem chen gang dang gang. Nyon mong nam dog don gi drug pa nam. 16 Arhats puja page 40

Nyam shag tob ki nyur du she gyur chig. By the power of Arya Ajita's bodhicitta, May I and all transmigrators equal to space, Enter the supreme vehicle of pure morality, And train in the ocean-like Bodhisattva conduct.

Phag pa ma pam ba yi tug kye tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Tsul trim nam dag teg chog lam shug de. Gyal sai cho ba gya tsor lob par shog. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO ARYA STHAVIRA VANAVASIN] Great Sthavira Vanavasin, surrounded by fourteen hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo nag na nai kor dra chom ba Dong tang shi gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Vanavasin; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide in the Saptaparana Cave; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration.

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Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Lo ma dun bay ring zhug dro don dze. Ne den nak na ne la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Vanavasin; Residing in the forest of the Seven Arya-jewel leaves; By seeing your threatening mudra and yak-tail fan, Beings are protected from outer and inner harm. Phag nor lo ma dun den nag na ne. Dig dzub nga yap chag tsen tong tsam gyi. Chi nang nyer tse gun lai gyob dze ba. Phag pa nak na ne la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May all beings, equal to space, realize the two truths, Escape trampling by inner and outer hindrances, And gain freedom from cyclic existence. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Chi nang par cho no pe mi dzai shing. Den nyi dog nai yur du drol gyur chig. By the power of Arya Vanavasin's bodhicitta, May I avoid harm by stampeding afflictions and karma; Realize the Three Baskets of Doctrine; And exert effort in achieving the Noble Path. Phag pa nak na ne gyi tug kye tu. Le tang nyon mong no be mi dzi bar. De no sum gyi jo je ton tog ne shug de. Lam ze drup la tson ba lhur je shog.

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May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38)

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[TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA KALIKA] Great Sthavira Kalika, surrounded by eleven hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo tu den kor dra chom ba Dong tang chig gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Kalika, Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide in Tamradvipa, Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Zang ling ne su zhug ne dro don dze. Ne den tu den zhab la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Kalika; Your sweet voice induces loving kindness and compassion In those who are able to hear it; And leads them to the Bodhisattva's great conduct. Kang ki gu tong sung yang to tsam kyi. Jam tang nying je jang chub sem kye shing. Lab chen gyal se cho la cho dze pa ba. Phag pa tu den zhab la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. 16 Arhats puja page 44

By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all beings equal to space, Forever enjoy the doctrine of the supreme vehicle; And have respect for the Conquerors and their sons. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Gyal wa se che nam la ku ba yi. Teg chog cho la tag tu cho bar shog. By the power of Arya Kalika's bodhicitta, May I achieve the supreme vehicle's noble path, And through training in ocean-like Bodhisattva's conduct, Attain the all-knowing state, to benefit transmigrators. Phag pa tu den zhab gyi tug kye tu. Teg chog lam sang drub be gyen dze shing. Gyel se cho ba gya tsor leg lap ne. Dro kun ton tu gun kyen nyur tob shog. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA VAJRIPUTRA] Great Sthavira Vajriputra, surrounded by one thousand Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo dorje moi bu kor dra chom ba Dong trag chig gyi kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) 16 Arhats puja page 45

I prostrate to you Sthavira Vajriputra; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide in Sinhaladvipa, Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Sing ga la yi ling zhug dro don dze. Ne den dor je moi bu la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Vajriputra; Your body liberates from adversity All those who see, remember or touch it, And leads them directly to the supreme vehicle. Kang gu tong to dren dang reg be gyang. Mi tun no ba gun le tar dze ching. Teg ba chog la nge bar cho dze ba. Phag pa dor je moi bu la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all those attacked by enemies, demons and harms, Find instant relief, and love for each others. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag chog la sog sem chen kang tang kang. Dra tang don sog no be tse ba nam. Nyur tu shi ne pen tsun jam den shog. By the power of Arya Vajriputra's bodhicitta, May all beings enter the supreme vehicle, Having everything they need, To practice as the Conqueror instructed. 16 Arhats puja page 46

Phag pa dor je moi bu tug kye tu. Sem chen tam che teg chog rig nge de. Gyal wa ga zhin drub bar je ba la. Tun be gyen nam yi zhin drub bar shog. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA BHADRA] Great Sthavira Bhadra, surrounded by twelve hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo zang bo kor dra chom ba Dong tang nyi gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Bhadra; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on the Yamuna River Island; compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Ya mu na yi ling zhug dro don dze. Ne den zang po zhab la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Bhadra; By seeing your body in Vairochana's seven-fold posture, Sentient beings renounce cyclic existence, 16 Arhats puja page 47

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Nam nang cho dun den pa kang gi gu. Tong we mo la si la zhen log de. Yang tag lam la nye bar jor dze ba. Phag pa zang po zhab la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all beings know contentment, have few desires, Respect the triple gem, realize the meaning of the scriptures, And quickly gain liberation from samsara. Phag pa tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag chag la sog dro wa ma lu ba. Do chung chog she kon chog sum la gu. Sung rab don dog nyur du drol gyur chig. By the power of Arya Bhadra's bodhicitta, May all adversities to increase of the Conqueror's Doctrine Be pacified, and all favourable conditions arise whenever Needed, for the spread of the immutable thought. Phag pa ne ten tsang po tug kye tu. Gyal ten pel wai ge gen kun shi shing. Tun gyen kang tsam yi shin drub bar dang. Pong wa sam ten chog chur ge gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. 16 Arhats puja page 48

Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38)

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[TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA KANAKAVATSA] Great Sthavira Kanakavatsa, surrounded by five hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo ser beu kor dra chom ba Nga gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. I prostrate to you Sthavira Kanakavatsa; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide in holy Kashmir; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Ka che yul tu zhug ne dro don dze. Ne den ser gyi beu la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Kanakavatsa; Holding the jewelled rope of authority, you said, `I grant unto all the supreme and mundane siddhis, whatever you need.' Chog dang tun mong ngo drub ma lu ba. Chi tang chi do nga yi jin no she. Rin chen don yo zhag ba chag na nam. Phag pa ser gyi beu la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc.

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By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space Attain the powers of recollection, courage, and Clairvoyance, and become good leaders for others. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Zung bop ngon she dren be tu tob ne. Dro wai de bon chog tu gyur war shog. By the power of Arya Kanakavatsa's bodhicitta, May the reverend sangha in this land Find favourable conditions for Dharma practice, And abide forever within the Dharma of the supreme vehicle. Phag pa ser gyi beu tug kye tu. Yul chog dir ne ge dun tsun pa nam. Dam cho drub be tun kyen kun tsang shing. Teg chog cho la tag tu cho par shog. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA KANAKA-BHARADVAJA] Great Sthavira Kanaka-Bharadvaja, surrounded by seven hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo bha ra dva ja ser chen kor dra chom ba Dun gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) 16 Arhats puja page 51

I prostrate to you Sthavira Kanaka-Bharadvaja; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide in Paschim-Godaniya; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Pa lang cho ling na shug dro don dze. Bha ra dva ja ser chen la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Kanaka-Bharadvaja; Your body showing the mudra of contemplation, Pacifies physical and mental pains in those who see it, And brings them to the Bodhisattva's level. Kang gu nyam shag dze be chag gya te. Tong wai lu sem dung wa gun shi nai. Gyel wai se kyi sa la go dze ba. Phag pa bha ra dva ja la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space, Attain rebirths of leisure and endowments, to engage in Buddha's Doctrine, and enjoy the supreme vehicle. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Del jor den tob gel wai den pa la. Shug ne teg chog cho la cho par shog. By the power of Arya Kanaka-Bharadvaja's bodhicitta, May kings and their ministers make offering To the spiritual community living with pure morality, 16 Arhats puja page 52

And increase their action within the circle of three. Phag pa bha ra dva ja tug kye tu. Nam tag trim den ge dun tsog nam la. Gyel lon nam kyi ku ba cho ba tang. Kor lo sum gyi ja wa gye gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA BAKULA] Great Sthavira Bakula, surrounded by nine hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo pak ku la kor dra chom ba Gu gye kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Bakula; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide in Uttara-Kuru; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Dra min nyen na zhug ne dro don dze. Ne den pak ku la la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Bakula, By remembering your form and praying to you, All inner and outer afflictions: untimely death, hunger, 16 Arhats puja page 53

Thirst, poverty, and destitution are dispelled.

Kang gu yi la dren te sol tab na. Tu min chi tang tre gom wul pong sog. Chi nang nyer tse tam che shi dze pa. Phag pa ba ku la la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space, Have all favourable conditions for Dharma practice, To increase our experience of the two doctrines. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Pag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Tam cho drub be tun kyen kun tsang shing. Lung tog yon ten tam che gye gyur chig. By the power of Arya Bakula's bodhicitta, May the reverend sangha of the ten directions Always find favourable conditions to increase their knowledges of listening, contemplation, and meditation. Phag pa pak ku la yi tug kye tu. Chog chur zhug be gedun tsun pa nam. Tun kyen jor pai nam yang mi pong shing. To sam gom pa tam che pel gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. 16 Arhats puja page 54

Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38)

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[TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA RAHULABHADRA] Great Sthavira Rahulabhadra, surrounded by eleven hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo dra chen dzin kor dra chom ba Dong tang chig gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Rahulabhadra; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on the Island of Priyangu; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Tri yang ku yi ling zhug dro don dze. Ne den dra chen dzin la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Rahulabhadra; Although you attained Buddhahood countless eons ago, You manifest as a Bodhisattva; remembering your form Protects beings from the fear of cyclic existence and solitary peace. Phag me kel pai ngon ne sang gye kyang. Dro la tse wai gyel se tsul sung te. Dren pa si shi jig le kyob dze pa. Phag pa dra chen dzin la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. 16 Arhats puja page 56

By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space, See the faces of the Conqueror and his sons, Be ripened, and attain liberation through the nectar of their speech. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Gyel tang gyel wai se kyi shel tong ne. Sung gi du tsi min ching dro gyur chig. By the power of Arya Rahulabhadra's bodhicitta, May all those properly practising Dharma Be always aided by Brahma, Indra, and other protectors, And be blessed by the Conquerors. Phag pa dra chin dzin kyi tug kye tu. Cho zhin drub be kang zag tam che la. Tsang wang sung me yel me drog je ching. Gyel wa nam kyi jin gyi lob gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA CHUDAPANTHAKA] Great Sthavira Chudapanthaka, surrounded by sixteen hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo lam ten tren kor dra chom ba Dong tang trug gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) 16 Arhats puja page 57

I prostrate to you Sthavira Chudapanthaka; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on GrdhaKutaparvata, Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Ja go pung po ri zhug dro don dze. Ne den lam tren ten la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Chudapanthaka; Greatly admired teacher of Dharma, Superior to other Sthaviras, guiding infinite Transmigrators toward the noble path. Ta ye dro la lam zang dom pa la. Ne ten kun gyi nang ne pul jung pai. Cho ma nam kyi chog du rap dag ba. Phag pa lam tren ten la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space, Be free from the troubles of cyclic existence and solitary peace, And attain the state with ten powers. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Si zhi gu pa kun le tar gyur te. Tob chu nga wai go pang tob gyur chig. By the power of Arya Chudapanthaka's bodhicitta, May all those properly practising Dharma be free from inner and outer afflictions, and increase their knowledge of the two doctrines. 16 Arhats puja page 58

Phag pa lam ten den gyi tug kye tu. Tam cho tsul zhin drub par je nam la. Chi nang nyer tseg kang yang mi gyur shing. Lung tog yon ten tam che pel gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA PINDOLA-BHARADVAJA] Great Sthavira Pindola-Bharadvaja, surrounded by one thousand Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo bhara dhvaja so nyom len kor dra chom ba Tong trag chig gi kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Pindola-Bharadvaja, Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on the Island of Videha; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Lu pag ling du shug ne dro don dze. Ne den so nyom len la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Pindola-Bharadvaja, When the book that you hold is seen or touched, The darkness of ignorance is dispelled, 16 Arhats puja page 59

And the three higher trainings are realized.

Chag tsen leg bam tong tang reg pai kyang. Mi she mong pai mun pa rab sel ne. Lab sum tog pa gyu la kye dzo pa. Phag pa so nyom len la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space, Gain the highest knowledge of the profound and extensive scriptures. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Zab tang gya che sung rab tsog nam la. Tog pa me be lo dro gye gyur chig. By the power of Arya Pindola-Bharadvaja's bodhicitta, May those studying the Conqueror's Doctrine Have all favourable inner and outer conditions, And increase their wisdoms of listening, contemplation, and meditation. Phag pa bha ra dva ja tug kye tu. Gyel wai den la lob par je nam la. Chi tang nang ki tun kyen kun tse shing. To sam gom be she rab gye gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. 16 Arhats puja page 60

Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38)

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[TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA PANTHAKA] Great Sthavira Panthaka, surrounded by nine hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo lam chen kor dra chom ba Gu gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Panthaka; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide in the Trayatrisma Heaven; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Lha yi ne na zhug ne dro don dze. Ne den lam chen po la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Panthaka; Holding a book and showing the teaching mudra, You inspire understanding of the meaning Of the Three Baskets of the Doctrine. Leg bam cho che chag gya dren tsam gyi. De no sum gyi tsig don ta dag la. Lo dro pob be nang wa tsol dze pa. Phag pa lam chen po la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. 16 Arhats puja page 62

By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space, Be cared for by a spiritual master, and perfect the Actions of listening, contemplating, and meditating. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Lam don she nyen tam pai je zung ne. To sam gom pe ja wa tar chin shog. By the power of Arya Panthaka's bodhicitta, May transmigrators find renunciation, Attain the glory of full ordination, And complete the collection of morality. Phag pa lam chen po gyi tug kye tu. Dro nam nge jung sam pai gyu kul ne. Shug la yong dzog dom pai pel tob te. Tsul trim pung po yong su dzog gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA NAGASENA] Great Sthavira Nagasena, surrounded by twelve hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo lui de kor dra chom ba Dong tang nyi gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) 16 Arhats puja page 63

I prostrate to you Sthavira Nagasena; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on Mount Vipula-Parshva; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da wa. Ri gyal ngo yang la zhug dro don dze. Ne den lu yi de la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Nagasena; The sound of your staff wakens transmigrators From the sleep of ignorance; and your noble vase endows All that they wish for. Jang chog so dun tson pai sel je dre. Dro kun ma rig nyi le long dze ching. Bum pa zang po chi do tsol dze pa. Phag pa lu yi de la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space, Be free from interferences in Dharma practice, And please the Conquerors by my achievement. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Dam cho drub la bar cho me pa dang. Tsul zhin drub be gyel nam nye je shok. By the power of Arya Nagasena's bodhicitta, May the sublime spiritual community abide here, Purely preserving the Three Baskets, the four tantric classes, 16 Arhats puja page 64

and the three types of vows. Phag pa lu gyi de yi tug kye tu. De no sum dang gyu de shi yi don. Dom sum che tsam tag par sung je pai. Tam pai tsog kyi ne di kang gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA GOPAKA] Great Sthavira Gopaka, surrounded by fourteen hundred Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo pe je kor dra chom ba Dong tang shi gyai kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Gopaka; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on Mount Bihula; Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Ri gyel bi hu lar zhug dro don dze. Ne den chen po pe je la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Gopaka; You reveal the Three Baskets of Dharma, presenting the three Vehicles to transmigrators, 16 Arhats puja page 65

And disseminate the Conqueror's Doctrine in ten directions.

De no sum gyi leg bam shel che te. Dro la teg pa sum gyi lam ten ne. Gyel we ten pa chog chur gye dze pa. Phag pa pe je zhab la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,.......etc Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all beings never take wrong paths, But cultivate the three high trainings. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Log pe lam du nam yeng mi lhung war. Lab ba sum gyi nyam len tar chin shog. By the power of Arya Gopaka's bodhicitta, May those practising in isolated places be free from human And non-human interferences; and may explanation and Practice of the Three Baskets increase. Phag pa be je shab gyi tug kye tu. Wen pe ne su drub pa je pa la. Mi dang mi min nyer tse mi jung shing. De no sum gyi she drub pel gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. 16 Arhats puja page 66

Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38)

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[TO THE GREAT STHAVIRA ABHEDA] Great Sthavira Abheda, surrounded by one thousand Arhats; Buddha requested you to not pass away, But to remain as a field of merit for transmigrators, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Don ba tub bai wang bo ka ko te Nya ngen la mi da war Dro wa kun gyi so nam gyi shing du shug nai Gyal wai den ba dzin ching pel war dze ba Ne ten chen bo mi che pa kor dra chom ba Dong trag chig gyi kor wa la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. (7x) I prostrate to you Sthavira Abheda; Obeying Buddha's admonition, you abide on Mount Himvat, Compassionately working to benefit transmigrators, Who live miserably in these times of degeneration. Nyig du nyam dag dro la tug tse wai. Tub bai ga zhin nya ngen mi da war. Gang chen ri la zhug ne dro don dze. Ne den mi che pa la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you Sthavira Abheda; Holding a stupa blessed by the teacher Munindra, You ripen the minds of transmigrators, And lead them on the path to liberation. Ton pa tub be wang po jin lab be. Jang chub cho ten chag nyi kyi zung te. Dro kun min drol lam la go dze pa. Phag pa mi che pa la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. 16 Arhats puja page 68

By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all beings afflicted by unruly spirits and cannibals, Be quickly freed from all offences. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag chag la sog sem chen kang dang kang. Ma rung dre sin dug pai tse pa nam. Nyur du nyer tse kun le tar gyur chig. By the power of Arya Abheda's bodhicitta, May this place be filled with practitioners, Who have ascertained the meaning of the Three Baskets, And who practise the noble paths of the three vehicles. Phag pa mi che pa gyi tug kye tu. De no sum gyi don la nge nye ne. Teg pa sum gyi lam sang yong dzog la. Drub ba je pai ne di kang gyur chig. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO UPASAKA DHARMATALA] Great Sthavira Dharmatala,and your entourage, Emanation of the protector, Avalokiteshvara, To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Gon po chen re zig kyi trul pa Pag pa gen nyen dharma ta la Kor dang che pa la chag tsel lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol. I prostrate to you Arya Avalokiteshvara, In your compassion for transmigrators, you take the aspect Of Upasaka Dharmatala, servant to the Sthaviras, To propagate the Doctrine in all ten directions.

(7x)

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Chen re zig wang dro la tug tse wai. Gyel wai den pa chog chur pel wai chir. Ne den nam kyi zhab dri tsul dzin pa. Ge nyen dhar ma ta la la chag tsel lo. I prostrate to you Arya Dharmatala, Holding a vase and a fan, you send out emanations To protect miserable transmigrators From the eight fears and inner and outer afflictions. Nyam tag dro nam jig pa gye la sog. Chi nang nyer tse kun le kyob be chir. Nga yab bum pa zung ne trul pa gye. Phag pa dhar ma ta la la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of hearing, remembering, and expressing Your holy name; of prostrating and paying homage; I and all transmigrators equal to space, Are instantly freed from the eight fears and all demons. Phag pai tsen to dren jo chag cho tu. Dag chag la sog sem chen kang tang kang. Jig chen gye dang don gyi tse pa nam. Nyur du jig pa kun le tar gyur chig. By the power of Protector Avalokiteshvara's bodhicitta, May the noble tradition from Jamgon, complete and correct, Increase, like a great lake in summer, In this land encircled by snowy mountains. Gon po chen re zig gyi tug kye tu. Gang ri ra we kor wai shing kam dir. Tsang la ma nor jam gon lug zang di. Yar gyi tso chen tar du pel gyur chig. 16 Arhats puja page 70

May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) [TO THE FOUR GREAT KINGS] Four Great Kings, Dharma protectors with exalted wisdom eye, Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana, and your entourages; In the presence of the teacher, the Bhagavan, You promised to protect the Conqueror's Doctrine, And to propagate the Conqueror's Doctrine; And so you take the aspect of world guardians, To you I prostrate, go for refuge, and make offerings, Please grant me your inspiration. (7x) Ton pa chom den de kyi chen ngar Gyel wai ten pa sung war Shel gyi she te Jig ten kyong wai tsul zung wa Gyal po chen po yul kor zung dang Pag kye po dang chen mi zang dang Nam to se la sog pa cho sung ye she kyi Chen den nam la chag tsal lo. Cho do kyab su chi o. Jin gyi lab du sol.

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I prostrate to you the four great kings, Who generated bodhicitta countless eons ago, Then trained well in the ocean-like Bodhisattva's conduct, And promised to protect the Buddha's Doctrine. Drang ye kel pai ngon ne tug kye te. Gyel se cho pa gya tsor leg lab shing. Du dir tub ten sung war shel she pa. Cho kyong gyal chen shi la chag tsal lo. I prostrate to you four world guardians; Who followed Munindra and the sixteen sthaviras, Wherever they worked to benefit transmigrators, And have remained vigilant in preserving the Doctrine. Tub wang ne ten chu drug kor che nam. Kang du dro don dze te je drang ne. 16 Arhats puja page 71

Ten pa sung la nam yang mi yel wa. Jig ten kyong wa shi la chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang kul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground,....etc. Sa zhi po kyi ....etc. By the power of expressing the names of the four kings, Of prostrating and paying homage; May I and all transmigrators equal to space, Not even hear the word, `problem,' When properly following the Conqueror's Doctrine. Gyel chen shi yi tsen jo chag cho tu. Dag dang ka nyam dro wa ma lu ba. Gyel we ten la tsul zhin lob ba la. Bar du cho pai ming yang me par shog. In the presence of the Teacher, you promised, `We will protect the Doctrine and its holders forever.' I request you to continuously support Dharma practitioners, Just as you have promised. Ngon tse ton pai chen ngar gyel chen shi. Ten dang ten dzin yel me kyong ngo she. Ji tar shel she dze pa de shin tu. Cho je nam la yel me drog je shog. May Buddha's Doctrine, source of benefit and happiness For all beings, including the gods, Spread everywhere; and may those who preserve it live long. May the world be full of happiness and virtue. Lhar chai dro wai pen dai kun gyi shi. Tub bai den ba pel shing gyai pa dang. Den dzin kye pu tam chai shab den ching. Jig ten de lek chen bo kyab gyur chig. (If for long life of Gurus or for benefactors, see verses page 37 & 38) 16 Arhats puja page 72

[NOW RECITE THE MUNI'S MANTRA AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE:]

Om namo bhagawate shakya munaye tathagataya arhate samyak sambudhaya, ta ya tha, om mune mune mahamunaye svaha [FIRST TORMA OFFERING:] By the power of the truth of the Three Superior Rarities, of the blessings of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, of the might of completing the two accumulations, and of the pure and inconceivable Dharmadhatu, may this torma offering become sublime, nourishment, possessing the five objects of desire, pure, profuse, equal to space; and may it generate uncontaminated bliss in the minds of all the guests. Kon chog sum gyi den pa dang sang gye dang. Jang chub sem pa tam che gyi jing gyi lab dang. Tsog nyi yong su dzog pai nga dang chen po dang. Cho kyi ying nam par dag ching sam gyi mi kyab pai tob kyi. Cho jin gyi tor ma do pai yon ten nga dang den pe. Shel se dam pa, dang shing tog pa me pa, nam ka dang nyam pa. Dron tam che la zag pa me pe de wa kye par chen kye par gyur chig. Nama sarva tathagata avalokite om sambara sambara hung [SECOND TORMA OFFERING:] To the Guru and the Three Superior Rarities, I offer the arranged offerings of drinking water, washing water, flowers, incense, light, perfumed water, food, music, imagined offerings, and so on. I offer this nectar-like food, possessing the five sense pleasures, to the guru, the yidam, the Conqueror and his sons, and the sixteen arhats, together with your entourages. Please accept it and grant to me, and all transmigrators equal to space, the supreme and mundane siddhis. Cho yon zhab sil me tog dug po dang. Nang sel dri chab zhel se rol mo sog. Ngo sham yi trul cho trin gya tso di. Lama kon chog sum la cho pa bul. Do yon nga den du tsi shel se di. La ma yi dam gyal wa se che dang. Tub wang ne ten dor dang che la bul. She ne dag dang ka nyam dro kun la. Chog dang tun mong ngo drub tsal du sol. Nama sarva tathagata avalokite om sambara sambara hung (7x) (7x)

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[THIRD TORMA OFFERING:] To delight the host of Dharma Protectors, I offer the arranged offerings of drinking water, washing water, flowers, incense, light, perfumed water, food, music, imagined offerings, and so on. I offer this nectar-like food, possessing the five sense pleasures, to the host of oath-bound Dharma Protectors, such as the four great kings, attending Shakyamuni. Please accept it, eliminate contrary conditions, and make everything favourable for the Conqueror's Doctrine and its holders. Cho yon zhab sil me tog dug po dang. Nang sel dri chab zhel se rol mo sog. Ngo sham yi trul cho trin gya tso di. Cho kyong sung me tsog nam nye chir bul. Do yon nga den du tsi shel se di. Tub be ka do gyal chen shi la sog. Dam chen cho kyong sung me tsog la bul. She ne gyal we ten dang ten dzin la. Gel kyen sel shing tun kyen drub par dzo. Nama sarva tathagata avalokite om sambara sambara hung I prostrate to the tathagata Rinchen Me. I prostrate to the tathagata Zugdze Dampa. I prostrate to the tathagata Kujam Lay. I prostrate to the tathagata Jigpa Tamche Dang Dralwa. Chom den de de zhin sheg pa gyalwa rin chen me la chag tsal lo. De zhin sheg pa zug dze dam pa la chag tsal lo. De zhin sheg pa ku jam le la chag tsal lo. De zhin sheg pa jig pa tam che dang dral wa la chag tsal lo. [FOURTH TORMA OFFERING:] I dedicate this nectar-like torma, possessing the five objects of sense pleasure, to all mother and father sentient beings; may all their wishes be satisfied, may they be liberated from the sufferings of the six types of rebirth, and quickly attain Buddhahood. Do yon nga den du tsi tor ma di. Pa ma rig drug sem chen yong la ngo. Rang rang ji tar do pai tsim gyur ne. Rig drug so so dug ngal le drol te. Nyur du sang gye go pang tob gyur chig. Nama sarva tathagata avalokite om sambara sambara hung I prostrate to the tathagata Rinchen Me. I prostrate to the tathagata Zugdze Dampa. I prostrate to the tathagata Kujam Lay. 16 Arhats puja page 74 (7x) (7x)

I prostrate to the tathagata Jigpa Tamche Dang Dralwa. Chom den de de zhin sheg pa gyalwa rin chen me la chag tsal lo. De zhin sheg pa zug dze dam pa la chag tsal lo. De zhin sheg pa ku jam le la chag tsal lo. De zhin sheg pa jig pa tam che dang dral wa la chag tsal lo. [FIFTH TORMA OFFERING:] I offer this nectar-like torma, possessing the five objects of sense pleasure, to the twelve earth goddesses living in mountainous regions; to the local spirits; and to the landlords. Please accept it and be well disposed towards those who practise the Conqueror's Doctrine, ensure that they have favourable conditions and receive all that they wish for. Do yon nga den du tsi tor ma di. Sa yi lha mo ten me tso je pe. Yul lha shi dag kor dang che la bul. She ne gyal wai ten la zhug nam la. Tun kyen tong drog yi shin drub par dzo. [THE POWER OF TRUTH:] By the power of my thoughts, of the Tathagata's blessing, and of the Dharmadhatu, may all good intentions, of every sort, be realized, without obstructions. Dag gi sam pai tob dang ni. Cho gyi yin gyi to nam gyi. To nam kang dak sam pa kun. De zhin sheg pai jin tob dang. De dag tam che chi rig par. Tog pa me par jung gyur chig. [EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE:] I prostrate to you, leader of the Shakyas, who completed the two accumulations of wisdom and compassion, mindful of the needs of transmigrators equal to space; and who have become the glory of the three unimaginable world systems. Ka nyam dro la kyen tse rab gong ne. Drang me sum du tsog nyi rab dzog te. Tong sum mi je shing gi pel gyur pa. Dren chog shak ye tog la chag tsel lo. Bearers of the banner of doctrine, who received Buddha's instruction, Angaja, Ajita, Vanavasin, Kalika, Vajriputra, Bhadra, Kanakavatsa, Kanaka-Bhadvaja, Bakula, Rahulabhadra, Chudapanthaka, Bharadvaja, Panthaka, Nagasena Gopaka, Abheda, and Upasaka Dharmatala; together with your entourages, please come here. To you, who are most worthy of respect, I bow with as many bodies as atoms in all realms; in supreme faith, I pay homage to you forever.

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Thub pai ka go ten pai gyal tsen zin. Yen lag jung dang ma pham nag na ne. Du den dor je moi bu zang po dang. Ser beu ba ra do za ser chen chog

Phag pa ba ku la dang dra chen zin. Lam tren ba ra do za so nyom len. Lam ten lui de be je mi che pa. Ne ten kor dang che la chag tsal lo. Chag jar wo pa tam chai la. Zhing dul kun gyi drang nye kyi. Lu tu pa yi nam kun tu. Chog tu dai pai chag tsal lo. I offer to you all collections of offerings, Actually performed, and mentally offered; I confess all negative actions, and rejoice in all virtue; Please turn the wheel of Dharma, and do not pass away; All virtues amassed I dedicate to the great enlightenment. Ngo sham zung rig mo dob kyi drul pai. Cho tsog gun bul dig dung tam chai shag. Ge la yi rang yul shing sol wa deb. Di tson ge wa jang chub chen por ngo. I imagine this universal ground, fragrant with incense, strewn with flowers, Adorned with Mount Meru, four continents, the sun and moon; By offering to you this Buddha realm, May all sentient beings enjoy a Pure Land. Sa zhi po kyi jug shing me tog tram.....etc Assembly of arhats, aryas, and the sixteen sthaviras, You are Buddha's emanations, the real Triple Gem, Preserving the Conqueror's Doctrine for transmigrators, Please bless the Doctrine to remain a long time. Sang gye trul wa dra chom phag pai tsog. Dro wai don du ten pa kyong dze pa. Kon chog sum ngo ne ten chu drug gi. Ten pa yun ring ne par jin gyi lob. Compassionate, magnanimous, Sthaviras and your entourages, You crossed the samsaric ocean and are free of affliction, Assembly of sixteen thousand four hundred, Please bless the Doctrine to remain a long time. 16 Arhats puja page 76

Thug je dag ni ne ten chu drug gi. Kor tsog si tso le gal nyon mong me. Tri dang drug tong shi gyai tsog nam kyi. Ten pa yun ring ne par jin gyi lob.

Great aryas, arhats most worthy of respect, Strong in knowledge and good conduct, Living beings can make offerings to you, Please bless the Doctrine to remain a long time. Sem chen kun gyi so gyur dra chom pa. Rig dang shab den ke gui jin ne che. Phag pai gang sag chen po khye nam kyi. Ten pa yun ring ne par jin gyi lob. By the power of the root of virtue of myself and others, May the Doctrine, source of happiness and benefit, increase. May all the sufferings be abandoned, together with their causes, May the ocean of samsara quickly dry up. Dag shen ge wai tsa wa di yi thu. Pen dei jung ne ten pa pel gyur chig Dug ngal kun jung ma lu rab pang ne. Si pai gya tso nyur du kem par shog. And the ocean of merits be full. Once the exalted wisdom manifests, May I be superior to all transitory worlds, By gaining an ocean of good qualities. So nam gya tso yong su dzog gyur chig. Ye she gya tso nam par dag gyur te. Yon ten gya tso ma lu kun dzog ne. Jig ten kun le khe par phag par shog. May Conquerors of the three times, who have accumulated The two accumulations, perform virtuous actions. May there be the auspiciousness of peerless gurus, Who ripen sentient beings, and never lose their qualities. Tsog ngi thar chin du sum gyal wa yi. Trin le drub ching yon ten nam yer me. Kal wa nyam pai dul ja min dze pai. Nyam me la ma chog gi tra shi shog. Until the end of samsara may there be auspiciousness of the 16 Arhats puja page 77

Three times Conquerors and their sons, who by compassion Appear as Hearers, Great Sthaviras, preserving the Doctrine And working for the benefit of transmigrators. Du sum gyal wa gye se thug je yi. Nyen to tsul sung si pa ji si bar. Ten pa kyong shing dro wai don dze pai. Ne ten chen po nam kyi tra shi shog.

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By praying to you, Munindra, the sixteen sthaviras, and Your entourages, may the Conqueror's Doctrine, Root of all happiness and good; increase, remain long, And spread everywhere. Thub wang ne ten chu drug kor che la. Sol wa tab pai pen de kun gyi shi. Gyal wa ten pa yun ring ne pa dang. Chog du kun tu dar shing gye gyur chig. [REQUESTING FORGIVENESS:] Teacher, Munindra, sixteen great sthaviras and your entourages, please pay attention to us. We request you aryas to show compassion and forgive whatever mistakes we have committed, in actions of body, speech, and mind mixed with affliction, such as: being reluctant to perform this ritual; incorrectly performing the ritual; having insufficient or poor offering substances; being sloppy and dirty; and being unable to follow the words of the text. All these errors are due to the vulgarity and low conduct of us sentient beings in these degenerate times. We request you to show pity and forgive us; please ensure that we collect no defilement now or in the future. Please also forgive us for not having found the right materials for the ritual, for degenerating our samaya, and for anything else that we may have done in ignorance, either ourselves, or by ordering others. Ton pa thub pai wang po dang. Ne ten chen po chu drug khor dang che pa dag la gong su sol. Dag chag du ngen pai sem chen cho pa men shing ma dag pai. Ma tsal wa dang bag ma chi pai wang gi lu ngag yi sum gyi cho pa nyen mong pa dang dre pa dang. Cho pai ngo wo chung shing ngen pa dang. Tsang dra ma che pa dang Do de le jung wai cho ga shin du ma chog pa la sog pa. Trul shing nong pai tsog chi chi pa tham che Phag pa thug je chen po dang den pa nam la Dzo par sol shing chi na thug tse war gong te. Dzo par she shing tral dang yun du dag chag nam la Drib par mi gyur war dze du sol. Ma jor wa dang nyam pa dang. Gang yang dag mong lo yi ni. Gyi pa dang ni gyi tsal gang. De yang dzo par ze du sol. [If there are images request the invoked wisdom beings to abide firmly there:] Together with the image here, Remain for sentient beings' sake, And please bestow health and long-life, 16 Arhats puja page 79

Riches and the highest things. Dir ni ten dang lhen chik tu. Dro wai don du zhuk ne kyang. Ne me tse dang wang chuk dang. Chok nam lek par tsal du sol. Om su-pratishtha-vajraye svaha [If you have no image request them to depart:] Wisdom-knowledge beings, go to your natural abodes. The symbolic beings dissolve into me. Yeshe pa rang zhin gyi ne su shek. Dam tsig pa rang nyi la tim par gyur. [VERSES OF AUSPICIOUSNESS:] Through whatever auspicious virtue has been amassed, By paying homage to the Bhagavan, protector of the universe, To Shariputra, supreme in wisdom, To Rahula, who performs the dance of emanations, To Arya Nagarjuna, like a second conqueror, To the actual and lineage gurus, and so on; May all events contrary to your aims cease, and may Your happiness and goodness increase, like a waxing moon, Thus may you enjoy the glory of your splendour. Mi je shing gi gon po chom den de. She rab chen gyi chog gyur sha ri bu. Gyal se trul wi gar zin dra chen dzin. Gyal wa nyi pa phag pa lu drub sog. Ngo dang gyu pai la ma tham che la. Leg tsog je nye chi pai tra shi de. Khye kyi mi thun gu pa kun dze ching. De leg yar ngo da tar pel gyur ne. Phun tsog pal la rol wai tra shi shog. Through whatever auspicious virtue has been amassed, By paying homage to the Teacher, Bhagavan, liberator, The peerless Shakya king, who has great compassion for Squabbling and protectorless beings, not yet subdued By the radiant sun of the Conqueror; To the sixteen emanated sthaviras, who received Buddha's Instruction, and carry the banner of the Doctrine; And to the assemblies of Conquerors and their Arya sons; May all events contrary to your aims cease, and may Your happiness and goodness increase, like a waxing moon, 16 Arhats puja page 80

Thus may you enjoy the glory of your splendour. Gyal wai nyi ma shen gyi ma thul wa. Gon me tso pai du kyi dro nam la. Lhag par tse wai ton pa chom den de. Dren pa nyam me shyak yai gyal po dang. Thub pai ka go ten pai gyal tsen dzin. Trul wai ne ten chen po chu drug sog. Gyal dang gyal se phag pai tsog nam la. Leg tsog chi ne chi pai tra shi de. Khye kyi mi thun gu pa kun dze ching. De leg yar ngo da tar pel gyur ne. Phun tsog pal la rol wai tra shi shog. By the blessing of the Conqueror, the sun-like Dharma lord, The great teacher, superior to all others, May harm from enemies, maras, and all obstacles, Be pacified, and may good fortune be present, day and night. Che wai che chog ton pa la na me. Cho je nyi ma gyal wai jin lab kyi. Du dang geg rig no pai dra shi ne. Tag tu pal ne nyin tsen tra shi shog. By the blessing of the sacred Dharma, The supreme nectar of reality, May suffering caused by enemies and afflictions be pacified, and may good fortune be present, day and night. Cho nyi den pai cho chog la na me. Dam cho du tsi den pai jin lab kyi. Nyon mong dung ngal dung wai tra shi nai. Tag tu pal ne nyin tsen tra shi shog. By the blessing of the beneficial deeds of the sangha, The Conqueror's sons who blaze with good qualities, May the virtue without fault increase, And may good fortune be present, day and night. Ge dun yon ten rin chen pal bar wa. Gyal se phen dze den pai jin lab kyi. Nye pai kyon dral ge tsog nam par pel. Tag tu pal ne nyin tsen tra shi shog. May the blessing of the protectors, Brahma and Indra, And the auspiciousness of their divine actions remain; May our virtuous wishes be realized, And may we be healthy, happy and have long lives.

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Tsang dang lha wang sung me jin lab dang. Phen dze lha yi tra shi ne gyur te. Ge leg sam pa yi zhin drub pa dang. Tse ring ne me de kyi den par shog. [Scatter a rainfall of flowers to mark this auspicious end.] [BENEFITS AND COLOPHON] [It is said that worshipping and praying to Munindra and the sixteen sthaviras, in these degenerate times, will bring powerful waves of inspiration and blessings. Therefore this ritual has been written to enable beings to accumulate merit, to purify obscurations, and to assist the dissemination of the Conqueror's precious Doctrine.] [If the ritual is performed for relieving sickness, demons, pacifying the harms of others, prolonging life, increasing merit, increasing knowledge of the verbal doctrine and the doctrine of realization, and so on, then you should visualize the physical aspects of Munindra and the sixteen sthaviras, and the receiving of nectars and purification, as it has been elaborately explained in the scriptures. Learn these scriptures and try to meditate on the meaning as you recite the words.] This condensed means of paying homage and praying to Munindra and the sixteen Sthaviras was put together by Gelong Yeshe Gyaltsen in the blissful small room of the Great Palace, with the thought of how marvellous it would be if Buddha's Doctrine increases and remains for ever and ever. By virtue of this small work, may the Conqueror's Doctrine increase and remain for ever and ever. [NOTE:] (In the beginning, the verse `I prostrate, venerate, and go for refuge...etc.' can be changed to, `I and those who are here prostrate, venerate,...etc.' when the ritual is performed by a group. This is according to the system of Namgyal Monastery and has been authorized by Pandita Yeshe Gyaltsen.) This ritual was translated into English by Getsul Thubten Sherab Sherpa at Nalanda Monastery, France, at the request of the most precious Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, embodiment of compassion. The text has been edited, and typed by Gelong Thubten Gyatso, at Nalanda Monastery, France. It has been prepared for the occasion of the enthronement of Lama Tenzin Osel Rinpoche, reincarnation of Lama Thubten Yeshe, the embodiment of joyful wisdom, at Tushita, McCleod Ganj, India, in March l987. By virtue of these efforts, may the noble Doctrine be discovered and taken to heart by all beings. Revised and reformatted for A5 pages at Nalanda Monastery, June 1990. Corrected, Nalanda Monastery July 1991 c Wisdom Publications, London, l987.

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