Esoteric Teachings of the Tibetan Tantra E-Book

C. A. Muses

• Herausgeber: David De Angelis
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

Translated from the original Tibetan texts, Esoteric Teachings of the Tibetan Tantra provides a full flavor version of the ancient spiritual texts of Tantric Buddhism. Replete with traditional spiritual practices and meditations, it is an essential resource for any student.The collection includes Seven Initiation Rituals of the Tibetan Tantra, the Six Yogas of Naropa, plus the Vow of Mahamudra.

Leseprobe

ESOTERIC TEACHINGSOF THE TIBETAN TANTRA

INCLUDING SEVEN INITIATION RITUALS AND THE SIX YOGAS OF NĀROPĀ IN TSONG-KHA-PA'S COMMENTARY, TRANSLATED BY CHANG CHEN CHI, FORMER LECTURER AT THE KONG-KA LAMASERY,

MEINYA, EAST TIBET

Edited by

C. A. MUSES

1961

Esoteric Teachings of the Tibetan Tantra by C.A. Musés.

© David De Angelis 2017 [all rights reserved]

FRONTISPIECE: Rare Tibetan tanka, now one of the last of its kind, acquired near the IndoTibetan Border by the editor in 1956.

CONTENTS

PART 1: SEVEN INITIATION RITUALS OF THE TIBETAN TANTRA

CHAPTER ONE. THE INITIATION RITUAL OF THE FIERCE GURU

CHAPTER TWO. THE INITIATION RITUAL OF THE FIERCE GURU WITH PHURBA

CHAPTER THREE. THE INITIATION RITUAL OF THE ALL-MERCIFUL ONE

CHAPTER FOUR THE INITIATION RITUAL OF HAYAGRIVA BUDDHA THE GREEN RTA-MGRIN'S* INITIATION CEREMONY FROM THE TREASURY OF PERCIPIENCE

CHAPTER FIVE. THE INITIATION RITUAL OF THE RED GSHINRJE*

CHAPTER SIX. THE SUPERB INITIATION RITUAL OF AHM GTSUG* VAJRAPĀṆI

CHAPTER SEVEN. A COMPENDIUM OF THE INITIATION RITUALS OF PERFORMANCE OR ALL-ACCOMPLISHING WISDOM PRESIDED OVER BY AMOGHASIDDHI*

PART 2. THE SIX YOGAS OF NAROPA

PROLOGUE

CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER TWO. SPECIAL PREPARATIONS

CHAPTER THREE. THE ARISING AND PERFECTING YOGA

CHAPTER FOUR. THE STEPS OF PRACTICE IN THE PATH

CHAPTER FIVE. THE ART OF GTUM-MO OR HEAT YOGA

CHAPTER SIX. THE PRACTICE OF THE ILLUSORY BODY OR DREAM YOGA, DEPENDING ON FOREGOING HEAT YOGA

CHAPTER NINE. THE TRANSFORMATION YOGA

CHAPTER TEN. HOW TO IMPROVE THE PRACTICE IN THE PATH

CHAPTER ELEVEN. TSONG KHOPA'S SUMMARY OF SOURCES

EPILOGUE

APPENDIX: THE VOW OF MAHAMUDRA

EDITOR'S NOTE

THE VOW OF MAHAMUDRA

PART 1: SEVEN INITIATION RITUALS OF THE TIBETAN TANTRA

CHAPTER ONE. THE INITIATION RITUAL OF THE FIERCE GURU

From the Treasury of Consciousness1 of the Heavenly Dharma, and among the profound Teachings of the Whisper Succession, this is the Initiation of the Fierce Guru, the most secret of the secret, the Four Inner Teachings condensed in one initiation ritual.

All the practice of the Initiation of the Fierce Guru (Padmasambhava) can be summarized into three performances. (The preparations for the initiation by the guru:) Instantaneously one's self becomes the Fierce Guru, Red in color, with one face and two arms.

In his right hand, he holds a vajra, And in his left, he holds a scorpion2 .

At the five parts of his body 3 stand the five deities in armor.

Upon the crown of his head there is a Garuda bird, the king of all creatures.

His right arm embraces the Great Red Mother, And he sits on the cushion of the Sun-Lotus, which is covered with the corpse of a demon.

From the three places 4 of the Father and Mother Buddha Shine forth infinite rays of light, After they have shone on all sentient beings and blessed them, They invite the Wisdom Buddha to come down from above, And all merge with him; thus the guru attains the Initiation.

Oṃ Ah Tsiga Nitsi Namobigawadi5Hūṃ Au Hūṃ Pai!

The Front Arising Buddha [so named because arising through the power of the Ritual Vase in front of the candidate], the Fierce Guru, red in color, Has one face and two arms.

In his right hand is the vajra, in his left the scorpion.

All the wrathful adornments are complete on him.

At the five places are fixed five Skull-Rosary Holders of the Fierce Buddha6; And in his heart-center stand the five gods with armor bright.

On the top of his head stands a Garuda bird, the king of all creatures.

In his arms, he holds the Red Mother.

He is the only director of the four inheritances 7 , the wrathful one.

In all the corners and directions stand the ten wrathful ones.

In the four directions are manifest the Four Great Kings.

In his heart-center appears a thunderbolt-grasping Buddha, Also holding the Heavenly-Iron-Made wheel of many spokes.

From the center of the wheel shines the red word Hūm.

The main incantation encircles the Hūm word.

The seeds of the retinue deities, together with the red Hūm word,

Radiate the great beams of light which invite the initiation Buddhas to descend.

For this one should render offerings, obeisance, and praise.

Oṃ Ah Tsi Ne Tsi Name Babawadi Hūṃ Ah Pai, Ba-tsa Hūṃ Yauga Hūṃ!

(And then repeat the foregoing prayer once more.)

The Front Arising Buddha… [A gap in the manuscript here.]

All the grace and blessing of the Buddhas are embodied in the Front Vase [which helps concentrate the power of the Gtor-ma as a Leyden-jar type of receptacle].

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ Ahtsi Gani Gana moBagawadi Hūṃ Pai.

Au Hūṃ Pai

The Gtor-ma instantaneously becomes the Fierce Guru, With three faces and six arms.

The right face is white, the left blue.

Beneath is the curved knife, the skull and blood. The vajra and the scorpion are in the two lower arms; In his hands, he also holds the sword and the stick.

His body glows red as the burning flame.

The Six Ornaments adorn him.

He stretches one foot and bends the other; The two feet are spread wide apart.

The five Lotus-born deities remain at the five places.

His left arm hugs the Blue Mother-Buddha.

From her heart the seed-word radiates beams of light,

Through which the Wisdom Buddha is invited to descend.

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ Hre Ahtsi Nitsi Ganamobagawadi Hūṃ Hūṃ Pai Ah Hūṃ Hūṃ Pai. Batsa Hūṃ Yagha Hūṃ Ragsha Hūṃ.

(Toward the Front Vase and Gtor-ma one should practice the initiation incantation, repeating as aforesaid. Perform the eight offerings 8 .)

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ Guru Dasasariwa Ra Ahmarda Banemta Gagta Kahe Ah Gm… Hūṃ! Subdue all beings in the Three Kingdoms.

He is the Vajra, Victor over female demons, the Bhagavad, Standing in a black-red blazing flame.

He has three eyes, wide open, angry!

His two feet, far apart as in running, trample the corpse of the female demon; To the scorpion holder, the Fierce Guru, I render obeisance and praise.

(Then the disciples perform the Cleansing Ritual 9 and the Mandala Offering.)

Now, I am going to relate to you a brief history of this initiation. In the Pure Land of Aog-min resided the Buddha All-Perfect 10 with the five Divisional Buddhas and infinite Bodhisattvas encircling him. Before Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Buddha All-Perfect urged Buddha Amida to preach the Tantra of the Fierce Guru, called the Origin of the Light, and to preach also the Tantra of Expelling the Spirit of the Prideful One. Immediately all the devils of disease, non-men demons, and MaSran demons became fiercely angry. They raised the Eight-Divisional Demonic Forces as a sweeping storm. Thereupon Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara went before the Lotus-Born Guru (Padmasambhava) and urged him, saying:

"This is the time to subdue the Eight Divisions of Demons in this world. This is the time for you the Fierce Guru to display your miracle powers."

Thereupon the Lotus-Born transformed himself into the body of the Fierce Guru. (He cried:)

"Śri! This is the roaring voice of the Great Powerful One!

I now conquer you, the Eight-Divisional Demons!" [i.e. the demons of the eight divisions of space.]

(By his saying this all demons were conquered.)

"After the subjugation—Samaya Hūṃ Pai!"

(Thus the demons were commanded to observe the precepts.)

"I am the combined body of all Buddhas, the Wrathful One!

Who else is more powerful than I?

All the potentialities of the Tathagatas converge in me.

I am the most powerful of the forceful ones.

What I desire is the hearts of the Eight-Divisional Demons!

What I like to eat and drink is their flesh and blood!"

With fiery anger he wrenched out the hearts of all the Eight-Divisional Demons, and crushed them on the plain. Afterward he revived them and said:

"When hungry I am the being who eats the flesh of the male demons. When thirsty, I drink the blood of the she-demons. When active, I tear the double-sexed demons to pieces."

After saying this, he ate all the hearts of the Eight Divisional Demons who had committed sinful deeds. At the time of eclipse, he collected all the sinful flesh and blood of the demons into a huge heap as a sacrificial food to benefit the scorpions11 and ate them all. Thereupon, the Eight-Divisional Demons called for help and begged for forgiveness. Then he agreed that at every eclipse time he would provide blood and flesh to the Eight-Divisional demons in the Three Regions, and thereby prohibited them from killing sentient beings. In order to prevent them from further slaughter, he gave them the Krum Ga12 , the Chief Mandala's food [Note the personification of the mandala]. Whoever among the demons should break the rules, he declared, would be punished and offered as sacrificial food to the numerous scorpions.

Thereupon, all demons assembled together to witness the flesh-adornment. Those who had broken the rules were sent as sacrificial food to the scorpions. The offenders all cried and begged for mercy, but to no avail. They became frenzied and howled loudly; but they had no choice but to walk toward their destiny. The Eight-Divisional Demons then brought the moonlight, presented it to the fire by holding Dagiratsa fast, and then offered it to the Krum-Ga Principal Mandala as sacrificial food to the assembly13 .

At the Four Relative Times14 , the Eight-Divisional Demons all assembled together by order of the Wrathful One. The Wrathful One then asked:

"Who has committed sinful deeds? Who has afflicted the sentient beings? Who has troubled the servants of Buddhist temples? Who has offended the precepts? Who has violated my rules?"

He then looked at the faces of the demons; those who had cheated him, he tore apart. He uttered the Main Incantation15 of Hayagriva16 and wielded his mental power of Thunderbolt Holder (Vajrahetu) to cut the demons into pieces and to put all the demons who had damaged the Buddhist religion into the Fire Sacrifice as an offering to be burned. The troublemakers and those who had impeded the cause of Dharma— these he made living sacrificial food for the scorpions. As for all those who afflicted the servants of the temple, he used his Wheel to cut them up and his weapons to chop them into pieces. All the sinful demons who had harmed sentient beings became food for the scorpions. Thus he subdued all the Eight Divisions of Demons. He bound them to the precepts, admonished them not to harm any Buddhist and not to incite any kind of trouble. He also ordered them to assist the servants of the temples: on the tenth of every month, they should come before the Fierce Guru and attend the Congregation of the Sacred Offering17 , help to set in motion the Wheel of Dharma; and for the benefit of sentient beings they should fight against those demons who make harm.

The Fierce Guru then said:

"Oh! you pitiful demons! Now, I safeguard you. Though you are the lokas of Ghost,

Eventually you will all become the Great Blissful Body;

You will all become the perfect Buddha."

This is stated in the Tantra of the Blood-Drinking Wrathful One, Drag-b’o-g’ragatung-rol-b’ah-rgyud. Though there are many different Treasures [sacred or revealed books] and lineages of the teaching of the Fierce Guru, this one belongs to the Whisper Succession of the Heavenly Dharma Treasury.

As said in the Sutra of the Fountain of the Noble Dharma:

"The Bodhisattvas, the perfect Bodhisattvas, are able to procure abundant hidden teachings from the walls, woods, caves, and from Heaven Circles, even at a time when Buddha is no longer in the world."

The Incarnation of Buddha [in the Tibetan youth] Mi-gyur-rdo-rje was a demonsubduer; this was prophesied in many Treasury Dharmas. When he was thirteen years old, in the Black month of the Fowl year, he saw the Fierce Guru appear in the forest many times. The Fierce Guru himself conferred the Tantra instructions and practice, together with the various teachings necessary to the Incarnation of Buddha. Therefore this teaching has the advantage of being a near-succession one18 and of possessing an unusual benevolent power (grace). In comparison with other teachings, the teaching of the Fierce Guru is an easier and faster way to attain the Siddhis (yogic accomplishments) and Signs19 , as said in the Tantra of the Fierce Act (Drag-b’o prang-lashi-rgyud):

"This teaching is greater than others; the Accomplishments and Signs are also greater. If one practices this teaching for seven days, no doubt he will attain both the Common and Superior Accomplishments20 ."

If one recites ten thousand times the Main Incantations' Inner Narration, he will be immune from sickness; if one recites it only one hundred times, he will subdue the Ghost21 ; if one recites it two hundred thousand times, he will become a gemlike Brgyal-bseng, enlightened Master. For those well-gifted ones, only one hundred recitations will bring all the Eight Kinds of Demons to bow before them; they shall wear the war dress and subjugate all evils; they shall have faith and practice devotions continually. These various accomplishments are pledged as stated in the aforementioned Tantra.

It is also stated in this same Tantra:

"One who practices this teaching shall attain both Common and SuperAccomplishments. He shall become a Gem-like person as Padmasambhava." In the Fierce Instruction, Padmasambhava said:

"If one continuously recites the incantation, his sins will gradually be cleansed and his obstacles removed; he shall never separate from his Guru; the Buddhas in the Three Times will assemble around him like the gathering clouds; the devas and angels will all circle around him. His power will be great enough to spellbind the ghosts and demons; the Eight Kinds of Demons will serve him as slaves; the oceanlike Guards of Dharma (Samaya-Holders) will give him the knowledge of things to come, and also will instruct him and preach to him. They will also tell him both the good and bad outcomes. All the ghosts and spirits will become his messengers. He can destroy his enemies and conquer hindrances if he wishes. With one thought he can subjugate heretics. His accomplishments are beyond measure and words. In the future life he will be born in the Pure Land of Ao-rgyng (the Pure Land of Padmasambhava). The Father and Mother Guru will protect him as their own son. The merits of this teaching are indeed inconceivable. As from all directions the clouds gather, the rain of accomplishments will fall upon him. Is there any teaching more profound than this? To subjugate the enemy, this is the sharpest; to annihilate obstacles, this is the quickest. It is the nearest way to accomplishments; the precepts are easier. The preparations for offering are simple, the power is great, and the merits are many.

"If one possesses this treasure, the devas and ghosts will offer him their lives and hearts. He will influence and charm people; his merits 22 will become great; prosperity and good omens always follow him; all his wishes will be granted; the signs of Siddhis and performance23 will come fast; his power will be as great as Herugas24 , great enough to subdue the male and female spirits. The accomplishment is easier and the incantation more effective. There is no question about the profoundness of this teaching; even those evil-possessed monks who practice this teaching will [overcome themselves and attain the accomplishment of Mahamudra25 . Such a profound teaching one can hardly find anywhere else. If you do not believe what I say, you may look for yourself.

"Hard it is to find an easy yet powerful teaching like this! Hard it is to find an immaculate teaching like this! Hard it is to find a teaching without a defect; one which can bestow the transcendental accomplishments and bring forth the great powers. This teaching is the treasury of both the mundane and transcendental accomplishments; it is a teaching for those easy-going, leisure-pursuing seekers who are lovers of pleasure. It is a teaching and practice for lustful seekers; and also for those who have compassion and yearnings for serving sentient beings; for those who want to practice Dharma as well as for those who want power. It is a helpful teaching for lustful and fame-desiring monks to practice; it is also a teaching for faithful and sincere disciples; for congregation-attendants; for unrestrained and passionate yogis to practice; a helpful teaching for credulous and enemy-despising yogis to practice; and also for those people you should consider as brothers in Dharma, the protectors of the Treasury.

"Yet you should spread this teaching with great caution. It should be kept secret from both sinful and Dam Med26 persons; from sophisticated and foulmouthed persons. This teaching should not be given to skeptical and defamatory persons; it should not be bestowed upon heretical and insincere persons. It should not be given to the thief of Dharma or to those disciples who do not observe the precepts. Keeping this sacred teaching from such persons is a rule you should observe. You should not be idle but should cooperate with your brothers in the Vajrayana27 ." So the Guru says.

Now, to obtain this profound and solemn initiation, you disciples should follow me in reciting the following prayers three times:

"I concentrate my mind and sincerely pray to the Three Pillars28 and all Buddhas. I pray to the Fierce Guru with his retinues. I pray that you grant me the profound initiation."

Now follow me in reciting the Take-in-Refuge Prayer together with the Vows of Bodhisattva in front of the Fierce Guru and all Buddhas.

"I take refuge in the Three Precious Ones; I confess all my sins and evil deeds.

I offer my sympathetic joy for all virtues of sentient beings.

I pray the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to protect me and remember me.

From now until the day of my attainment of Buddhahood,

I submit myself completely to the care of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. For the sake of benefiting self and others, I now take the Vow of Bodhisattva.

As a servant I render my service to all sentient beings;

For the good of all beings I hope the day of Enlightenment will come soon!"

(Recite this prayer three times and use the holy grass of the vase to bless the disciples.)

Now you should visualize the Wisdom Buddha and follow my instruction:

Instantaneously the disciples all become the Fierce Guru:

Three faces, six arms; the right face is white, the left blue.

The first two arms hold the curved knife and the human skull full of blood;

Below them, the second pair of arms hold the Vajra and the scorpion; The last two arms hold the sword and the rod.

His body is red in color, burning like fire: Adorned with all the fierce elements he stands, One foot stretching, the other curved.

In the Beyond-Measure Palace on his head

Sits a white Padmasambhava with one face, and two hands holding the iron shackles, Also adorned with various silk ornaments.

In the center of the Golden Circle in the throat

Sits a red Padmasambhava with one face, and two hands holding the iron chain.

In the center of the Weapon Circle in the heart

Sits a purple-brown Padmasambhava with one face, and two hands holding a wheel, With adornments over his body.

In the six-edged center of the Dharma-producing Chakra in the navel

Sits a yellow Padmasambhava with one face, his two hands holding a rope.

In the center of the black triangle in the secret parts

Sits a green Padmasambhava with one face, and two hands holding a curved knife.

His left arm embraces the Mother, green in color with

One face, her two arms holding the curved knife with all fierce adornments.

From her heart the seed-word (Śri) radiates a great light;

The light passes through the southwest direction of Rgva-yab-gling (the Pure Land) And falls upon the body of Padmasambhava, touching his heart.

Instantaneously, from the heart of Padmasambhava springs a Fierce Guru

With myriads of Outer, Inner, Secret, and Most Secret Buddhas29 around him;

With great roars and sounds of thunder, they all descend here, And, entering your body, they dissolve in you.

Thus should you visualize. Now blow the trumpet and play all musical instruments.

[Pray thus:] play all musical instruments.

"Hūṃ! The Outer, Inner, Secret, Most Fierce Gurus, Pray come down and bless us!

Pray grant the highest Initiation to us, your faithful and well-destined disciples; Pray dispel the evil-persuaders and smash the hindrances to longevity.

"Oṃ Ah Hūṃ Guru Gorda Sarva Samaya Oṃ Ba-tsa Ah We Sha Ya Ah Ah!" (Recite many times.)

"Di Tsha Ban Tsar!" (Recite to retain the Buddhas.)

Thus by the grace of the initiation, a pure foundation (for further advancement) is laid. Now, in order to attain further initiations, follow me and recite the following prayers:

"I sincerely pray to the Three Pillars and all Buddhas, I sincerely pray to the Fierce Guru and his retinues,

I beseech you to grant me the Outer, Inner, Secret, and Most Secret Initiations."

In response to this prayer, the Buddhas in front of you all send forth from their bodies the Outer, Inner, Secret, and Most Secret Fierce Gurus in large and small forms, and they all enter into you and unite with you. Thus should you visualize:

Hūṃ! This is the Outer Practice, the Outer Fierce Guru:

He Has three faces and six arms.

I now put his image on you, on the disciple's head;

Thus the initiation of the Fierce Guru is attained by you.

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ Guru Gorda Ga Ya Ah Bi Di Tsa Hūṃ!

Hūṃ! This is the Inner Practice, the Inner Guru:

He has three faces and four arms.

I now put his image on your, the disciple's, head; Thus the initiation of the Fierce Guru is attained by you.

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ Guru Gorda Ga Ya Ah Bi Di Tsa Hūṃ!

Hūṃ! This is the Most Secret Practice, the Most Secret Fierce Guru:

His two arms embrace the Yum [consort], red in color.

I now put this image on your, the disciple's, head; Thus the initiation of the Fierce Guru is attained by you.

Oṃ Ah Guru Gorda Ga Ya Ah Bi Di Tsa Hūṃ!

(Thereupon throw the flowers.)

Hūṃ! The conqueror of the Three Kingdoms30 and demons, the Lord of all Vajras!

He is reddish-black, with his three fierce eyes wide open.

He tramples upon the body of a demon with his two feet.

May the Fierce Guru and all Buddhas grant us the Blessing!

After attaining the Outer, Inner, Secret, and Most Secret Initiations [the four lower tantric initiations], one should ask for the Initiation of Vase. The disciples are to recite the following prayers:

"I pray the Three Pillars and all Deities;

I pray the Fierce Guru and his retinues;

With sincerity and great yearning

I beg you to grant me the Initiation of Vase."

(The initiating guru holds the Vase in his hand.)

This Vase, in its outer symbolic aspect, is made of invaluable gems; in its inner aspect it symbolizes the Beyond-Measure Palace made of Gnam-lchags31 ; it is infinitely spacious. In this Beyond-Measure Palace sit numerous Outer, Inner, Secret, and Most Secret Fierce Buddhas. From their bodies flow out the streams of nectar which enter your body through the Divine Gate of the head. The Great Bliss-Wheel (Chakra) of the Head, the Dharma-Wheel of the Heart, the Transformation-Wheel of the Navel [related respectively to the Sambhogakaya, Dharmakaya, and Nirmanakaya, higher bodies of the buddha-state], and all parts of the body from the crown of the head down to the soles of the feet are full of the blessing nectar. You should regard it thus [as the initiating guru holding the ritual Vase speaks]:

Hūṃ! This is the Gnam-lchags made in the Beyond-Measure Palace Where the Fierce Guru abides.

I now enact this for you, and place them [these streams of nectar] on your head.

The Initiation of the Fierce Guru is thus given to you!

Oṃ Ah Guru Gorda Cuba Ahbi Ditsa Hūṃ!

Oh! by the force of this initiation, your four hindrances32 are cleared and Four Initiations obtained; you also have attained the capability of practicing the Four Paths, the capacity of realizing the Four Bodies33 … The nectar continues to flow and enter your body, until the nectar is so overflowing that it gushes out of your head and becomes an image of Buddha Amida, which remains on the top of your head as an adornment.

(Sprinkle the holy water over the disciples, and throw the flowers.)

Hūṃ! The Lord who conquers the Three Kingdoms…

He is reddish-black…

He tramps upon the body of a demon…

May the Fierce Guru and all Buddhas grant us the blessing!

(Recite the prayer of benediction as before.)

Now follow me in reciting the prayers for the Initiation of Symbols.

(The guru holds the Thunderbolt in his hand.)

This is the Nine-Spoked Thunderbolt of the Fierce Guru, made of Gnamlchags, and with the Buddhas on its prongs.

Hūṃ Gu Rum Gu Phi!

This Thunderbolt has nine perfections; the fire of wisdom burns within it. By obtaining the Initiation of this Vajra, the eight-four-thousand kleśas will all be destroyed. No one will be able to harm you if you attain this Initiation. You will achieve the stability (of meditation). You shall therefore contemplate the Vajra Principle; the transcendental Wisdom of the Voidness. Hūṃ! This is the Symbol of the Hand of the Fierce Guru, The Gnam-lchags-made Thunderbolt!

I now place it on your head;

Thus, you are given the Initiation of the Fierce Guru.

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ Guru Gorda Ba-tsa Ah Bi Ditsa Hūṃ!

(Thereupon the Guru holds the sword.)

Now, I shall grant you the Initiation of the Symbol of the Wisdom-Sword34 of the Fierce Guru. This Wisdom Sword can cut the inner Clinging of Ego and also cut off the gates of Saṃsara. You should therefore be granted the Initiation of the Wisdom Sword.

Hūṃ! This is the Hand Symbol of the Fierce Guru, The blazing Sword of Wisdom.

I now place it on your head;

Thus, to you is given the initiation of the Fierce Guru.

Oṃ Ah Guru Gorda Dani Ahbi Ditsa Hūṃ!

(Thereupon, the Guru holds the Curved Knife.)

Now another Hand Symbol of the Fierce Guru, the Gnam-lchags-made Curved Knife. This, the wild thunderbolt, symbolizes the Five Wisdoms35 of Buddha. It has a fiveribbed thunderbolt handle. Because the nature of being is away from playwords36 the center part of the knife is broad; to elucidate the sole oneness (of the absolute truth) it has one sharp blade. By merely attaining the Initiation of this Symbol, one is able to realize the nature of being which is away from playwords; thus he attains the Five Wisdoms of Buddha and is able to annihilate the eighty-four thousand kleśas. Thus should you think. Hūṃ! This is the Hand Symbol of the Fierce Guru, The Thunderbolt curved-knife.

I now place it on your head;

Thus, to you is given the Initiation of the Fierce Guru.

Oṃ Ah Guru Gorda Gida Ahbi Ditsa Hūṃ!

(Thereupon the Guru holds the scorpion [usually only a picture] in his hand.)

Now, another Hand Symbol of the Fierce Guru, the transformed Gnam-lchags-made scorpion. It has nine heads, nine mouths, nine eyes, nine stings. The right sting touches the top of the universe, the left one touches the bottom of the earth. The body flames with the fire of hell. By merely touching the scorpion to your head, all the sins, obstacles, mishaps, and demon-enemies of your body, mouth, and mind are all hungrily swallowed by this scorpion. From now on, all the demons and enemies who attempt to afflict you will only re-afflict themselves. They will all be subdued by you. Thus should you think.

Hūṃ! This is the Hand Symbol of the Fierce Guru,

The heaven-made scorpion with nine heads,

I now place it on your head;

Thus to you is given the Initiation of the Fierce Guru.

Oṃ Ah Guru Gorda Racha Ah Bi Ditsa Hūṃ!

(Thereupon the Guru holds the human skull in his hand.)

This is another symbol of the Fierce Guru, the Wisdom-Ga-ba-la (human skull) with the adorned metal cover (adornment) on it. This skull is filled with the cardinal heart-blood of the just-slaughtered Four Demons. By attaining this Initiation of Skull, you will be able to realize the truth of the Wisdom of Non-Existence; the Five Poisons37 will naturally be dissolved into the universal essence (Dharmadatu); the blood-ocean of Saṃsara will thus be dried up. You should now think of these merits.

Hūṃ! This is the hand-symbol of the Fierce Guru, The heaven-made Human Skull.

I now pray to the Fierce Guru and his retinues and all deities,

With my deepest sincerity and concentration I pray thee: Grant me now the Inner Initiation.

Moved by your sincere prayers, the Father and Mother Fierce Guru bring forth a sound of agreement, by which all the Buddhas and the Three Pillars are invited to descend here. They all enter into your mouth and become the nectar-like Bodhi Heart38 (absorbed in you). By embracing this Ga-ba-la [skull] and touching it with your head you cause the nectar to flow out from it; the stream of nectar enters into your body from the divine head-opening39 until the nectar fills every part of your body. By the power of this nectar, a burning-like blissful feeling and warmth is generated within you; thus the Initiation of Wisdom40 is attained by you. You should meditate on this teaching. Thus you will attain also the Precious Initiation of Longevity. (Thereupon, the Guru holds the Nectar [in the skull] in his hand.) Hūṃ! This is the Non-Outflow41 nectar!

I now place it on your head;

Thus the Initiation of the Fierce Guru is given to you.

Hoping that with little effort you will attain the Three Bodies of Buddha.

Oṃ Ah Guru Gorda Ahmer Daga Ya Waga Tsi Tsa Sarva Ahbi Ditsa Hūṃ!

(Throw the flowers.)

Hūṃ! The Lord who conquers the Three Kingdoms—

He is reddish black—

He tramps upon the body of a demon—

May the Fierce Guru and all Buddhas grant us the blessing.

(Recite the prayer of benediction as before.)

Now, although the main section of the Initiation is completed, a Gtor-ma initiation still is to be given; because it is said that if the Initiation of the Gtor-ma is not received, there will be delay and difficulties in attaining the Mundane [or lesser] Siddhis.

Though you have attained the main Initiation, however, if you do not have the Initiation of the Gtor-ma, the mundane accomplishment will be delayed, therefore we should perform the Initiation of the Gtor-ma.

This Gtor-ma is identical with the Fierce Guru and all Outer, Inner, and Secret Buddhas. They all assemble here like the gathering storms, with great power and roaring sounds. By dint of my sincere prayer they all vaporize (melt into light) and enter into the body through the divine Head-opening. The Fierce Guru's body, mouth, and mind become one with yours. In this mood, you should repose your mind in the non-active and relaxed state. (This is the essence of the Teaching of Mahamudra.)

I pray the Dharmakaya Buddha Amida, the Sambhogakaya the All-Merciful One, the Nirmanakaya Padmasambhava. I pray the Outer, Inner, Secret, and Most Sacred Fierce Mother and Father Gurus. I pray the Sow-Mother of the Three Lineages; I pray the Fierce Manjuśri, the great Yama, the Lord of the Fierce Hayagriva, the Powerful Vajrapani, the transformation body of the Mother of Music: the Fierce Black Mother, the Accomplishments-bestower, the Burning Fierce Afflicter white and black, the dragon subduer Great Eagle, the Fierce Vajra, the Fierce Jewels, the Fierce Lotus, the Fierce Accomplishments, the upper Fierce Hūṃ Gara, the east Fierce Victors, the southeast Fierce Blue Club Holder, the north Fierce Yama, the southwest Fierce Fire Refuge, the west Fierce King Hayagriva, the northwest Fierce Inconquerable, the north Fierce Demon Holder, the northeast Fierce Three Kingdom Winner, the lower Great-Power-Fierce One, the Four Great Guards of the Gate, the Illumination Holder Fierce Gurus and all Deities—to all of you I pray. I pray you to bestow the initiations to these disciples and to grant them your grace. I pray you to protect them from the detriment of Chal Sen, Dam Si, and Eight-Divisional Demons; also protect them from injury, nervous malady, madness, ulcers, and all illness and diseases. I pray you to expel the damaging power of wicked ghosts, the inducements of the Misleader, and possible harms done by evil spirits. I pray you to protect these disciples’ body, mouth, and mind; grant them shelter, and hide them.

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ Shri Ahtsiga Netsiga Namo Baghawade Hūṃ Hūṃ Pai Ah Hūṃ Hūṃ Pai Ba-tsa Hūṃ Hūṃ Pai Ba-tsa Hūṃ Yaga Hūṃ Ragsha Hūṃ Oṃ Ahtsiga Nitsiga Namo Bagawade Hūṃ Ah Pai Ba-tsa Hūṃ Yacha Hūṃ Racha Hūṃ Oṃ Ahrtsiga Netsiga Namo Bhagawade Hūṃ Ah Hūṃ Pai Gaya Waga Tsida Ba-tsa Racha, Racha!

(Throw the flowers.)

Hūṃ! May all the Gurus and all the Buddhas in the past, present, and future Grant us the blessing and prosperity through their body, mouth, and mind.

May all the accomplishments be granted to us. May all the tutelary deities fulfill all our wishes.

May all Mother Guards destroy all malicious enemies. May the Ocean-like OathHolders bestow happiness and prosperity.

These are the Outer, Inner, Secret, and Most Secret Initiations of the Fierce Guru given one by one in a concise manner. This initiation is a profound yet symbolic one. Though it is not very clear in the distinction of the Four Successive Initiations, it has the implied meaning of the Four Initiations. Therefore you may consider that by it you have obtained all of the four initiations42.

The teaching of the Fierce Guru in other sects than this one is generally perilous, for, if one does not practice the Peaceful Incantation of Padmasambhava for a long period, or does not recite it in a great amount, one will be liable to excite the enmities and troubles and see many frightening visions. However, this teaching is different. Because the Outer Practice and Secret Practice of this teaching are amalgamated with each other, it is safe yet powerful; even beginners can practice it.

As for the advantages of reciting the invocation of the Fierce Guru, the Guru Padmasambhava himself said: "If one wants to receive the special grace from Buddha and achieve the accomplishments fast, he should then practice the meditation of the Fierce Guru. I have all the merits that the Buddhas have. The outer and inner incantations of the Fierce Buddha, the blessing and siddhi of all male and female Sky-Travelers43, the jewel-like virtues and benefits are all found in me. If one merely practices my meditation and prays to me, he will see all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas; he will achieve all the Outer and Inner accomplishments of Tantra; he will be able to give the blessing of initiation and accomplishments to others; the female Guards will gather around him; all the protectors of Dharma will serve him as ushers; his orders will be obeyed; his instructions will be carried out by the Guards. Solely by practicing this teaching and meditating on me one will attain all the merits and accomplishments. By prayer and meditation on me, one will achieve his wishes."

This is the essence of meditation practice, This is the teaching of the Fierce Guru.

It is blessed by all the Buddhas,

And blessed by all Outer and Inner Deities of Mandalas.

It is the concentration of the powers of all Buddhas.

If one recites the incantation one hundred times,

He will be cleared of the evil sins and hindrances.

If one recites the incantation one thousand times,

He will be delivered from the outer and inner obstacles.

If one recites the incantation ten thousand times, He will dominate the Eight-Divisional Demons.

If one recites the incantation one hundred thousand times, He will attain the transcendental accomplishment.

By merely hearing the name of the Fierce Guru and thinking of it, He will be protected from the evil spirits.

You should recite the incantation and practice this meditation. Now follow me in reciting the following prayer:

Whatever the admonishments our master has given to us, We will follow and obey and practice.

From this moment on, please, always remember us!

I offer you my whole being and all my possessions, Pray have pity on me and consider me as your disciple!

Pray be my shelter and refuge at all times!

At the ending of this Initiation ceremony, the disciples should offer the Mandala [and say]:

Samaya Cha Cha Cha Chawa Gudaya!

The foregoing initiation practice was given by the incarnation lama, Mi-rgyur-rdorje, the Immutable Vajra. When he was thirteen years old, on the tenth day of the Black Month of the Fowl Year, he actually appeared (before the eyes of the people) as the Fierce Guru Padmasambhava himself, with all adornments and dressings. The Outer, Inner, Secret, and Most Secret Initiations are usually to be given separately and practiced separately; however, it is said, in some special occasion the Guru may put all four initiations into a condensed one. This teaching is revealed from the treasury after a well-prepared sacrificial ceremony.

If 44 there is any mistake or error in this work, I beg the forgiveness and pardon from the Guards and Deities. By the merits of carrying out this work, I hope that the tradition of the Treasury Finding will be growing, that the Treasury Finders will have no obstacles, and that all sentient beings will gain great benefits and happiness.

CHAPTER TWO. THE INITIATION RITUAL OF THE FIERCE GURU WITH PHURBA

Padmasambhava, wishing to combat the demonic evils and mental diseases of this dark time, extended his manifestation as the Fierce Guru into that of Fierce Guru with Phurba (dagger) [actually a ritual dagger of triangular pyramidal blade Ed.] for this purpose. This initiation is a sub-initiation of the Fierce Guru.

Before the execution of the Initiation Ritual of the Fierce Guru with Phurba, the preparation of Vase, Gtor-ma, etc., should all be arranged as instructed in the foregoing ritual. The Taking-in-Refuge Prayers and the Arising of Bodhi Heart should be practiced first, and so forth. [Note: The reference here is to standard ritual.] And instantaneously one should think that the Samaya Buddha is identified with the Wisdom Buddha. The Visualization process is thus completed.

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ! Welcome the Wisdom Buddhas!

The Initiation Buddhas all hold the Vase of Wisdom in their hands.

In their hearts stands the Hūṃ word.

Encircling the Hūṃ is the garland of mantras.

The garland of mantras evolves swiftly,

Glowing with infinite beams of light,

Which shine forth to the Pure Land of the Golden Mountain45 , Attracting numerous Fierce Gurus to come down here.

They all coalesce with the Samaya Buddhas.

Oṃ Atsiga Nitsiga Namo Bhagavade Ba-tsa Gili Gilaya Hūṃ Pai!

(Thus, the phurba practice of the Fierce Guru is completed. Samaya, Chia Chia Chia!)

The instruction of the ritual, incantation, and visualization are given as follows:

"Think yourself become the Fierce Guru; From out of his body fire blazes.

Think that this flame consumes all the devils and demons…

You should think that all manifestations and forms are the body of the Fierce Guru.

You should think that all sounds are the Fierce Incantation of Buddha. You should thus think that no demon or devil can possibly harm you46 ." Recite the chief incantation; then recite the following incantation:

Ba-tsa Merda Ba-tsa Sumerda Ba-tsa Hora Merda Ba-tsa Hūṃ Merda Ba-tsa Racha Merda Ba-tsa Ma Merda Ba-tsa Gha Merda Ba-tsa Yam Merda Ba-tsa De Merda Ba-tsa Merda Merda Ye Merda Svaha!

(Samaya Chia Chia Chia. Ka Tam Gu Haya Chia Mum Gana Ta!)

After this initiation ritual (for the guru), the offerings and apology practice should be performed according to one's capability.

After this, the Eight Offerings should be served. The prayer to Padmasambhava should be recited. Then the disciples should gather and offer the Mandala.

(The Guru addresses the disciples.)

Padmasambhava himself said,

"I, the Lotus-Born of Ao-rgyng47 ,

Preach the Dharma of the Nine Vehicles48 .

In the East and in the West,

I also spread the Teaching of Knowledge and the Teaching of Practice.

In the Snow Country of Tibet,

I promulgate Dharma and fulfill the wishes of Buddha's sons.

I display my power and perform miracles

And help all the faithful ones by leading them to the path.

The inimical devils and demons are all subdued by me

And restrained under oath.

I am Dharmakaya, the All-Perfect Buddha.

My real being is absorbed in the plane of Universal Quintessence.

I am Sambhogakaya, the body of the Fierce and Peaceful Buddhas49 ; My consciousness manifests in the form of Buddha's body and Wisdom.

I am Nirmanakaya, the Lord of the Esoteric Doctrine.

I am the Treasury of Tantras and Instructions.

Guru Gara-rdor-rje and Mañjuśri,

Nagarjuna and the Hūṃ-Practicer Sabhava;

Bemala Medra and Darna, the Rambu Guha Shan Dhava,

The Secret Buddha Goamadhi,

And King Indra Bodhi and Guru Tilopa,

Guru Naropa, Biwashidhapa, Gu Gu Ripa and Andhaba,

The Holy Being Dhawa Draba,

Madi Tsidar Dhava Zun and Gub Dha— All these Gurus are not different beings; They are actually one being.

I, Padmasambhava, am also identical with them.

I am the one who has all perfections,

I am omnipresent and absorbed in all.

One may visualize me either as the Peaceful Buddha or the Fierce Buddha.

Whatsoever the forms, ornaments, and holdings of the Yidam 50 , it makes no difference [one may visualize me whatever the form he choose and attain enlightenment like mine];

Do not be confused that sometimes I manifest many faces and arms, and sometimes I manifest few.

After all, what difference does the number of faces and arms make?

You should remember that I manifest all!

I shall transform myself into numerous bodily forms in the world to benefit the world.

The innumerable transformation bodies of mine Will fill every corner of the world!

Although I appear myself before every man,

They do not see me,

Because their extremely disturbing thoughts hinder them.

My love and compassion is so great

That I can not delay a single moment to come to the person who calls for help.

Especially for the Tibetans, I always give them my blessing.

Though apparently I am in the Northwestern Land,

My performances and teachings will never cease to exist in Tibet.

I even appear myself in person before my faithful and sincere disciples.

My Transformation Body will never cease to exist in Tibet.

None will get a faster response in praying to other Buddhas than in praying to me.

If a good wish cannot be accomplished by peaceful means, I will use the powerful one!

For the welfare of others, I use both the peaceful ways and the forceful ways— In the Mandala I am the chief Buddha and am also the retinues. I manifest in various forms—[as] many or few deities in a Mandala— According to the nature and capacity of the individual.

I will protect my disciples from the affliction of the Eight Earthly Demons.

I will bestow all the Siddhis like rainfall upon my followers. If one desires to be born in the Pure Land of Non-Regression51 , He should look to me.

If one wants to help others, he should appeal to me.

If one wants longevity and prosperity, he should pray to me.

For the afflicted ones, I also destroy demons, hindrances, sins, and illness.

If one wants power, I grant that to him. If one wills to conquer the proud enemy, I will fulfill his wishes.

I give the Siddhis of the Four Performances,

The desirable Lotus of Wish-Granting also comes from me.

I am the one who fulfills all wishes without delay.

With my body, speech, mind, merits, and performances,

I send forth numerous transformation bodies and sub-transformation bodies.

I am the shelter, the refuge, the protector, and Wish-granter of all beings.

I am the one who cures all illness, kleśas, and sufferings.

In the dangerous state of Bardo,

When one beholds the frightful scenes

And hears the terrible voices,

I shall be his savior and protect him from fear.

I am the one who creates the Essence of Buddha's Pure Land.

I am the Lord of the Lotus, the Yidam of all devas.

I elucidate the Pith-meaning of the radiant Dharmakaya.

I am the Lotus-Born Wish-Granting Guru. By merely hearing my name,

One's hair stands up and one's tears flow."

(The Guru says:)

"Thus one should have faith in his teaching and lineage.

O the Lotus Lord! Through his miraculous Phurba,

All wishes are granted and accomplishments realized."

Again, you should know that the Father and Mother Guru are embodied in the

P’urbu-dagger.       Today's       initiation       is       called       the       Initiation       of       the Ao-rgyng Yabyum 52 embodied in the Buddha Rdo-rje-gyoun-nu, or the Teaching of Elimination of Evil through the Fierce Guru with Phurba.

Says Padmasambhava's prophecy:

"In the time of sinful, soiled, and corrupt custom—in the future— The demons and spirits of the Planets 53 will infest the world. At that time, the Demon King Pehar will be very powerful and dominant [his teachings will spread afar]."

Plate 1

Folios 6 verso and 7 recto (Muses MS, vol. I) showing the major portion, in the cursive "headless" Tibetan script, of the unique prophecy of Padmasambhava in his role as "The Fierce Guru with Phurba" voiced through the lama prodigy Mi-gyur-rdorje, inspired at the age of 13, as the manuscript relates. The prophecy foretells a time of utter disaster for Tibet, when it will be conquered and decimated by evil and deranged, demon-like men.

Thus he said. Because of the powerful influence of the Demon King Pehar, the cases of insanity [Tib. smyo] and nervous disturbance [abog] will be many, the cases of violent death will also be great in number.

[This remarkable prophecy is now explained further:]

In ancient times, there was an Indian scholar who was very fond of gold. He had devoted his lifetime to practicing the worship of Yamantaka and was about to achieve the Siddhis. But he raised dispute and became very angry; then the Black Yamantaka put him to death. Whereupon he became the Black King Demon called Hala. Later he came to Tibet and enslaved half of the Tibetan population.

Maji Lab Dran54 (the greatest woman philosopher of Tibet) in her previous life was the Indian scholar Rin-Chin-Drab who subdued and converted many heretic philosophers of India. Among them there was a scholar who became very angry and revengeful after his defeat in debating with Rin-Chin-Drab. He then made a malignant vow and immediately flew away to a cave and died by committing suicide.

By the power of his malignant vow and hate [joined to all other evil], he became a plague-spreading gnome, the one who appeared in the form of life-and-vowdestroyer. He appeared both in the East and in the West. He spread all kinds of disease and made people insane and mentally disturbed. Furthermore, the King Demon Pehar then gathered all the breath of the oath-breakers55 and made them his retinues, filling many countries like husks scattered by the wind pervading a whole valley.

This was prophesied [also by Padmasambhava]:

At that time half of the populations [of all nations] will become insane; most of the people will cut short their own lives by themselves (suicide); and at that time China will become a dark land. Powerful men and wealth will follow the steps of the evil spirits and their three cousins56 ; all Tibet will be broken into small pieces. At that time, here in the Snow Country, the life and breath of the lamas, the officials, the teachers, the kings, the high officers, and those who follow the Buddhist teachings will be taken away (and persecuted). All the good teachers and virtuous persons will be cut in the middle by the evil demons. People will suffer excessively57 .

Thinking of benefitting the world [later on] at this miserable time, on the evening of the fifth lunar day—a significant date—in the year of Rooster, the Fierce Guru with Phurba himself (red and with one face) appeared before the Living Buddha, Mirgyur-rdo-rje, when he was thirteen years old, and imparted to him this initiation and teaching. Therefore this teaching is a very near one (to the original source), and has great power and blessing. If one attains this initiation and practices it many times, he may certainly cure the illness of Life-Prana58 and the pain of fainting.

To attain this initiation, you disciples should now follow me in reciting the following prayers:

"I pray the Three Pillars and all Deities,

I pray the Fierce Guru and his retinues,

Considering my sincere prayer and earnest request, Please grant me the Initiation of the Vase.

I take refuge in the Three Precious Ones.

I confess all the sins and evil doings that I have committed.

I shall view all the good deeds and merits of sentient beings with sympathetic joy. I pray that all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas ceaselessly remember me in their minds.

From now until the time of attaining the perfect Buddhahood, I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

For the benefit of self and others

I raise the incomparable Heart for Bodhi.

When this prime vow of the Heart for Bodhi is made, I shall render my services to all sentient beings. I hope the day I attain Buddhahood will come soon!" Recite this prayer not less than three times.

(Then the Guru holds the Human Skull, filled with nectar, and addresses the disciple.)

"You are born in a well-gifted lineage;

I now impart to you the Vajra of Wisdom and grant you the Siddhis.

Deyata Jaha Hūṃ Neya!"

(The disciple drinks the nectar from the human skull) and thinks that he has drunk the nectar that can cure all poisonous disease and bring all prosperity and auspiciousness.

The Guru says:

"This is the Water of Hell for you

If you break your oath or violate the precepts,

It will become a great fire and burn you to ashes.

If you observe the precepts and keep your oath

It will bring you all Siddhis and accomplishments.

Samaya Gahi Hasa Hūṃ!"

Now, follow me in reciting this prayer;

"Oh, Guru, you are the embodiment of all Buddhas; In you, I take refuge.

In you I find shelter.

In the endless and miserable Saṃsara Ocean I look forward to you—to ferry me to the safe shore!

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. Hūṃ Hūṃ Hūṃ Hūṃ!

Now, you disciples should think that nothing any more exists; there is only a vast void. Suddenly from this great voidness you become the Fierce Guru with Phurba, four faces all looking in one direction, for this is the manner of conquering and subduing all devils and demons. His first hand holds the thunderbolt with knife; the other hand holds the scorpion. The lower hand holds the symbolic staff, Khadramga, and at the lower part of his body stands the powerful Phurba with grooves, the weapon that kills the evils, agonizing and tormenting them.

Oṃ Ah Hūṃ!

From the three places, the three words radiate beams of light to the Golden Pure Land in the northwestern direction, and enter the heart of Guru Padmasambhava, who sits on the summit of the hill in the Pure Land. Instantaneously, with great vibration and thundering sound, the Fierce Guru with Phurba descends here. He enters into your body and mind and unites with you.

(Play all musical instruments)

Hūṃ! O Fierce Guru With Phurba, and thy holy retinues, I pray you to come here and bless me!

I pray you to protect me from the dangers and obstacles of my life.

(In addition to the basic incantation add: Ba-tsa Ah Wei Sha Ya Ah Ah. Recite it several times.)

The Guru then puts the rdo-rje on the head of the disciple and says:

"Di Char Ba-tsa!" (Thus the Initiation of Vases is given.)

"Hūṃ! This is the Heaven-Made59 Phurba, The powerful and inconceivable one!

This is the illumination of the Fierce Guru,

I now place it on your head. Ba-tsa Ah Bi Itsa Hūṃ!" The Guru then holds the sword in his hand and says:

"Hūṃ! This is the blazing sword of the Fierce Guru! I now place it on your head, And wish you to obtain the superb initiation of the Fierce Guru."

Then recite the main incantation [not given here Ed.] up to [the words] Dike Ahbi.

The Guru then holds the scorpion (usually a picture or image) and says:

"This is the nine-headed scorpion of the Fierce Guru.

I now place it on your head,

And wish you to obtain the superb Initiation of the Fierce Guru." Recite the main incantation and add Rag Cha Ah Bi.

[Following the same manner, the Initiation of Staff is given as follows:]

"Hūṃ! This is the Staff of the Fierce Guru,

The blazing Staff held in his hand,

I now place it upon your head and grant you the initiation of the Fierce Guru." Recite the main incantation and add Dre Shu La Ahi.

(Thereupon the disciples offer the lamp and recite the following incantation with great sincerity.)