Daily Purification: A Short Vajrasattva Practice

by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Nicholas Ribush (Editor)

In Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand Pabonka Rinpoche explains how the great Atisha would purify any negativity, no matter how small, immediately. Even in public or when riding his horse, as soon as he noticed a breach of his ethics, he would stop what he was doing, drop to one knee and then and there, purify it with the four opponent powers - the powers of dependence, regret, remedy and restraint.Atisha practiced purification in this way because of his deep realization of the psycho-mechanics of negative karma, especially its four negative karma is certain to bring suffering; it multiplies exponentially; if eradicated, it cannot bring its suffering result; and once created, it never simply disappears. Through the study and practice of Dharma, we should try to attain Atisha’s level of understanding. In the meantime, we should try to practice as he did.Therefore, out of his great compassion, Lama Zopa Rinpoche has composed this short Vajrasattva practice and requested that it be published in a pocket-sized format that is easy for people to carry round and have available at all times. Thus, we can be like the great Atisha - whenever we notice we have broken a vow or created any other kind of negative karma, we can whip out our little Vajrasattva book and purify that negativity with the four opponent powers without a second’s delay.This title was published by the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive, a non-profit organization established to make the Buddhist teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche freely accessible in many ways, including on our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books. Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo gallery and our ever-popular books are also freely accessible there. You can see all we have to offer by visiting our website!

Genres: Buddhism

22 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[C. Varn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful

A very short guideline to a vajrasattva purification practice that is all in English. It is specific to Lama Zopa Rinpoche's tradition and the mantras lose some of their flow in English but it clearly explains most of the meanings of the practice.

[Justin Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best practical advice on the Vajrasattva Practice

This short work is clear and concise. It offers the exact process any beginner needs to immediately assimilate this practice into their life. Worth way more than the current price and I plan on obtaining a few copies to pass out to friends and family.

[scott de blois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting to Know Vajrasattva

This brilliant little book introduces the.reader to the boundless loving compassion of Vajrasattva. A simple daily practice. Perfect for beginners and beyond.

[Everett Grandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

asleep while awake an awareness

this is a journey not physically taken yet you "will" travel... less mileage of secular social inference in...transparency of corporealness, here...is your mental departure, travel well

[Bret Bradbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Easy to understand and follow. So thankful to Lama Zopa for writing this. 🙏 Highly recommend for anyone wanting to purify negative karma.

[Katherine stalzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, concise practice Tool

So very helpful to have downloaded for travel. The practice translation is clear and vivid. And other topics great reminders to access from anywhere.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three Stars

Because it successfully confused me, om on pasha Pravda, and I'm not one easily, deva deck have a guru, easily confused. I don't know any Buddha's, but if I turn sideways I look like one...