I go for refuge to the Buddha, I go for refuge to
the Dharma, I go for refuge to the Sangha. (3x)
Setting the Mind to Enlightenment
By virtue of giving and so forth, may I become a Buddha for the
benefit of all sentient beings. (3x)
4 Immeasurables
May all sentient beings have equanimity, free from attachment, aggression
and prejudice. May they be happy, and have the causes for
happiness. May they be free from suffering and causes for
suffering. May they never be separated from the happiness that is
free from suffering. (3x)
7-Limbed Prayer
Respectfully I prostrate with body, speech and mind; I present
clouds of every type of offerings, actual and imagined; I declare all
the negative actions I have done since beginningless time, and
rejoice in the merit of all Aryas and ordinary beings. Please
teacher, remain until cyclic existence ends and turn the wheel of
Dharma for all sentient beings. I dedicate the virtues of myself and
others to the great Enlightenment.
Visualisation and Mantra Recitation
In the space before you, on a lotus and moondisc appears green Tara. Her
body is made of green light, transparent like a rainbow. Her left leg is
drawn up in lotus posture to symbolize control over desire. Her right leg is
extended, symbolising that she is ready to rise to the aid of all beings.
Her left hand is at her heart in the gesture of giving refuge: the palm
facing outward, thumb & ring finger touching, the other fingers raised.
Her right hand is on her right knee, in the gesture of giving high
realizations: the palm faces outwards, thumb & index finger touching, the
other fingers pointing down. Both hands hold a blue utpala flower. She
is very beautiful, dressed in celestial silks and smiles at you.
- Think of your problems, needs and aims and
request Tara's help from your heart. - Then she shines white light from her
forehead into your forehead, eliminating problems and negativities of your body,
do some mantras: OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA - Next she shines red light from
her throat into your throat, eliminating obstacles and negativities of your
speech, do some mantras: OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA - Next she shines blue
light from her heart into your heart, eliminating all obstacles and negativities
of your mind, do some mantras: OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA - Try to feel you
are now free from al hindrances and problems, and that you have received the
inspiration and energy to accomplish your aims. - Then Tara comes to the
crown of your head, facing the same way as you. - She dissolves into green
light, which descends into your heart center. - Your mind merges with
Tara's' mind. - Keep this feeling as long as possible.
Dedication
By this virtue may I soon reach a
Guru-Buddha-state, and lead each and every being to that
state of Buddhahood.
May the precious Bodhicitta not yet born, arise and grow may that born have no decline but increase forever more.
