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The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct
In December, 2009, at the well-known Buddhist pilgrimage location of Bodh Gaya, India, Shamar Rinpoche gave a teaching on the Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct, also known as the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer. This book is based on this teaching. In the past, Buddha Shakyamuni gave the teaching of the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer to urge practitioners to treat the great Bodhisattva Samantabhadra as a role model to emulate so that all their wishes may be accomplished. The Tibetan text, as well as an English-language version of the prayer itself, translated by Pamela Gayle White under the guidance of Shamar Rinpoche, is included in the book. As the author states, “Once we accept that ‘our world’ is merely a mental experience, notions of big and small do not apply anymore, and our mind can hold any number of these manifestations. It is this capacity of our mind to extend itself beyond any limit that we have to use for our practice.”
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The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct
In December, 2009, at the well-known Buddhist pilgrimage location of Bodh Gaya, India, Shamar Rinpoche gave a teaching on the Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct, also known as the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer. This book is based on this teaching. In the past, Buddha Shakyamuni gave the teaching of the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer to urge practitioners to treat the great Bodhisattva Samantabhadra as a role model to emulate so that all their wishes may be accomplished. The Tibetan text, as well as an English-language version of the prayer itself, translated by Pamela Gayle White under the guidance of Shamar Rinpoche, is included in the book. As the author states, “Once we accept that ‘our world’ is merely a mental experience, notions of big and small do not apply anymore, and our mind can hold any number of these manifestations. It is this capacity of our mind to extend itself beyond any limit that we have to use for our practice.”
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The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct

The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct

by Shamar Rinpoche
The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct
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The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct

The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct

by Shamar Rinpoche

Overview

In December, 2009, at the well-known Buddhist pilgrimage location of Bodh Gaya, India, Shamar Rinpoche gave a teaching on the Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct, also known as the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer. This book is based on this teaching. In the past, Buddha Shakyamuni gave the teaching of the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer to urge practitioners to treat the great Bodhisattva Samantabhadra as a role model to emulate so that all their wishes may be accomplished. The Tibetan text, as well as an English-language version of the prayer itself, translated by Pamela Gayle White under the guidance of Shamar Rinpoche, is included in the book. As the author states, “Once we accept that ‘our world’ is merely a mental experience, notions of big and small do not apply anymore, and our mind can hold any number of these manifestations. It is this capacity of our mind to extend itself beyond any limit that we have to use for our practice.”

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9782360170395
Publisher: Rabsel Publications
Publication date: 03/31/2022
Pages: 108
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

SHAMAR RINPOCHE, Mipham Chö kyi Lodrö (1952– 2014), was the 14th Shamarpa. Born in Derge, Tibet, Shamar Rinpoche was recognized by the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1957 and by the 14th Dalai Lama. Shamar Rinpoche was an accomplished Buddhist master and teacher, respected and cherished the world over. In 1996, he began organizing Bodhi Path Buddhist Centers, a network of centers covering many continents, in which a non-sectarian approach to meditation is practiced. In addition, over the years, Shamar Rinpoche founded several non-profit organizations worldwide engaged in charitable activities, including projects to provide schooling for children born into poverty, and an organization committed to promoting animal rights.

Table of Contents

Preface 3

Publisher's Note 5

Introduction to the Prayer 9

The Six Paramitas 9

Dispelling the Three Obstacles 10

The Two Preconditions 12

Bodhisattva Vow -the first precondition- 12

Bodh Gaya 13

Non-Apprehension of the Three Spheres-the second precondition- 15

Explanation of the Prayer 19

Preliminary Remarks 19

Structure of the Prayer 19

Overcoming Ignorance 20

The Prayer-Preparation:

Explanation of the Seven Branches 23

The First Branch: Paying Homage 23

Discussion of the Dharmadhatu 25

The Second Branch: Praising and Making Offerings 28

The Third Branch: Repentance 31

The Fourth Branch: Rejoicing in the Merits of Others 32

The Fifth Branch: 32

Requesting the Buddhas to Turn the Wheel of Dharma 32

The Sixth Branch: Requesting the Buddhas to Remain 33

The Seventh Branch: Dedication 34

The Prayer-Main Body 35

Main Aspirations of Samantabhadra 35

Benefits of Practicing Samantabhadra's Wishing Prayer 67

The Prayer-Dedication 73

The Noble King of Aspiration Prayers 79

Tibetan Text and English Translation 79

Translator's Note 127

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