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"Devotion that Moves the Heart"
A Prayer Calling the Lama From Afar

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Namo Guruve. Prayers calling the Lama from afar are known to everyone. The key to invoking blessing
is devotion motivated by repentance, of old ways and renunciation of samsara. This devotion is not a
mere repetition of empty words, but it comes from the depth of our heart, from the marrow of our bones,
and from the conviction that there is no Buddha apart from the Lama. With this complete certainty, we
chant:

v-0-0a,-,
LAMA CHEN NO

Lama, think of us.

l,-%,-I-/7-v-0-0a,-,

DRIN CHEN TSA WAY LA MA CHEN NO

Kind root Lama think of us

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D SUM SANG GYE KYI NGO WO

Essence of the Buddhas of the three times,

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LUNG TOK DAM CH KYI JUNG NE

Source of genuine Dharma in scripture and realization,

7.#<-2#<-+#-7,-b-0$7-/+#
PHAK TSOK GEN DN GYI NGA DAK

Master of the noble gathering of sangha,

I-/7-v-0-a+-0a,-,

TSA WAY LA MA CHO CHEN NO

Root Lama, may you think of us

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JIN LAB THUK JEY TER CHEN

Great treasure of blessing and compassion,

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NG DRUB NAM NYI KYI JUNG NE
Source of the two siddhis

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TRIN LE CHI D KN TSL DZE

Buddha activity that grants whatever is desired,

I-/7-v-0-a+-0a,-,

TSA WAY LA MA CHO CHEN NO

Root Lama, may you think of us

v-0-7+-+#-0+--0a,-,
LA MA PAK ME PA CHEN NO
Lama Amitabha, think of us

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TR DREL CH KUI LONG NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of the dharmakaya, free of fabrication,

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DAK SOK LE NGEN KHOR WAR KHYAM NAM

We wander in samsara through the force of negative karma;

/+-&,-+#-7-5$--l$<-03+

DE CHEN DAK PAY ZHING DU DRONG DZ

Bring us to rebirth in your pure Land of bliss

v-0-,-9<-#6#<-+/$-0a,-,

LA MA CHEN RE ZIK WANG CHEN NO

Lama Chenrezig, think of us

7+-#<:-:$<-U7-t$-,<-#6#<-;#
SEL LONG KUI LONG NE ZIG SHIK

See us from the expanse of the luminous sambhogakaya.

9#<-l#-Z#-/W:-I+-,<-5-5$-

RIK DRUK DUK NGEL TSE NE ZHI ZHING

Pacify completely the suffering of the six kinds of beings

"0<-#<0-7"9-/-+$-,<-#<-03+

KHAM SUM KHOR WA DONG NE TRUK DZ

And totally transform the three realms of samsara.

v-0-V-7e$-#,<-0a,-,

LA MA PA MA JUNG NE CHEN NO
Lama Padmasambhava, think of us

A-8/-V-7+-,<-#6#<-;#

NGA YAB PE MA NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the luminous Lotus of Nga Yab Ling.

X#<-<-/<-0+-/+-7/$<-(0-*#

NYIK D KYAB ME B BANG NYAM THAK

In these dark times, swiftly protect with your compassion

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THUK JE NYUR WA NYI DU KYOB DZ

Tibetan disciples, all those who are destitute and without refuge.

v-0-8-;<-02-{:-0a,-,

LA MA YE SHE TSO GYAL CHEN NO

Lama Yeshe Tsogyal, think of us

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KHA CH DE CHEN DRONG NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the Dakinis city of great bliss

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DIK DEN DAK SOK SI PAY TSO LE

Bring us, who have committed negative actions,

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THAR PAY DRONG KHYER CHEN POR DRL DZ

Across the ocean of samsara to the great city of liberation.

/!7-#)9-/{+-7-v-0-0a,-,
KA TER GY PAY LA MA CHEN NO

Lamas of the oral transmission and terma lineages, think of us.

6$-7'#-8-;<-t$-,<-#6#<-;#

ZUNG JUK YE SHE LONG NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of primordial wisdom, the union of appearance and emptiness

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DAK GY TRL PAY MN KHANG TOL NE

Break through the dark prison of our confused mind

D#-7-(-0-;9-/9-03+-%#

TOK PAY NYI MA SHAR WAR DZ

And make the sun of realization rise.

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KN KHYEN DRI ME ZER CHEN NO

Omniscient Drime Ozer, think of us

T,-i/-7+-M7-t$-,<-#6#<-;#

LHN DRUB NGAY LONG NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of the five spontaneous lights.

!-+#-+#$<-7-I:-&,-J#<-,<

KA DAK GONG PAY TSAL CHEN DZOK NE

Help us to perfect the great display of mind, primordially pure,

[$-/5-0*7-9-d,-9-03+-%#

NANG ZHI THA RU CHIN PAR DZ CHIK

And to complete the four stages of ati yoga.

0(0-0+-'-/-8/-r<-0a,-,

NYAM ME JO WO YAB SE CHEN NO

Incomparable Atisha and your heart son,

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GA DEN LHA GYAY NE ZIG SHIK

Amidst hundreds of deities, behold us from Tushita.

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TONG NYI NYING JEI NYING PO CHEN GYI

Bring about the birth in our mind stream

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JANG SEM GY LA KYE WAR DZ CHIK

Of bodhicitta, the essence of emptiness and compassion.

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DRUB CHOK MAR MI DAK SUM CHEN NO

Supreme Siddhas, Marpa, Milarepa and Gampopa, think of us

/+-&,-E-B7-X$-,<-#6#<-;#

DE CHEN DOR JEI YING NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the space of great Vajra bliss.

/+-Y$-d#-&,-0&#-+$<-i/-%$-

DE TONG CHAK CHEN CHOK NG DRUB CHING

Enable us to attain the supreme siddhi of Mahamudra bliss and emptiness inseparable;

&<-U-X$-+/<-<+-9-03+-%#

CH KU NYING SE PAR DZ CHIK

Awaken the dharmakaya in our heart of hearts.

7'#-D,-+/$-d#-!H--0a,-,

JIK TEN WANG CHUK KAR MA PA CHEN NO

Lord of the World, Karmapa, think of us.

0"7-a/-7i-7:-+e$<-,<-#6#<-;#
KHA KHYAB DRO DL YING NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the space where all beings, in numbers vast as the sky, are trained.

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CH KN DEN ME GYU MAR TOK NE

Bring us to see that all phenomena are like an illusion, without any true existence,

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NANG SEM KU SUM CHAR WAR DZ CHIK

And to realize appearance and mind arising as the three kayas.

/!7-/{+-&-/5-&$-/{+-0a,-,

KA GY CHE ZHI CHUNG GYE CHEN NO

Lamas of the four great and eight lesser Kagyu lineages, think of us.

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RANG NANG DAK PAY ZHING NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the realm of pure appearances that naturally arise.

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NE KAB ZHI YI TRL PA SANG NE

Clear away the confusion of the four situations,

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NAM TOK THA R CHIN PAR DZ CHIK

And bring us to the perfection of experience and realization.

B-/1,-#$-0-F0-M-0a,-,

JE TSN GONG MA NAM NGA CHEN NO

Five Sakya forefathers, think of us.

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KHOR DE YER ME LONG NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of samsara and nirvana inseparable.

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NAM DAK TA GOM CH SUM DREL NE

Help us to blend together pure view, meditation, and action;

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SANG WAY LAM CHOK DR PAR DZ CHIK

Take us along the supreme path of the secret vajrayana.

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NYAM ME SHANG PA KA GY CHEN NO

Lamas of the unequalled Shangpa Kagyu, think of us.

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NAM DAK SANG GYE ZHING NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the totally pure realm of Buddhas.

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THAB DRL NYAM LEN TSL ZHIN JONG NE

Train us correctly in the methods of practice that bring liberation;

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MI LOB ZUNG JUK NYE PAR DZ CHIK

Lead us to discover the path of no more learning, the ultimate union.

i/-&,-*$-Y$-{:--0a,-,

DRUB CHEN THANG TONG GYAL PO CHEN NO

Great Siddha, Thangtong Gyalpo, think of us.

I:-0+-*#<-B7-t$-,<-#6#<-;#

TSL ME THUK JEY LONG NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of effortless compassion.

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DEN ME TOK PAY TL ZHUK DRUB NE

Enable us to attain the discipline that brings realization of

x$-<0<-9$-+/$-7-/9-03+-%#

LUNG SEM RANG WANG DU WAR DZ CHIK

Ultimate non-existence and to master prana and mind.

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PHA CHIK DAM PA SANG GYE CHEN NO

Only father, Dampa Sangye, think of us.

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LE RAB DRUB PAY YING NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the space of the accomplishing supreme activity

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GY PAY JIN LAB NYING LA ZHUK NE

Bring into our hearts the blessing of the lineage,

D,-7o:-d#<-0+-7&9-/9-03+-%#

TEN DREL CHOK ME CHAR WAR DZ CHIK

And make auspicious signs arise in all directions.

0-%#-:/-`-,-0-0a,-,

MA CHIK LAB KYI DRN MA CHEN NO

Only mother, Labkyi Dronma, think of us.

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SHE RAB PHAR CHIN LONG NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the space of Prajnaparamita.

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DAK DZIN NYEM JE TSE NE CH CHING

Enable us to uproot ego-clinging, the source of pride

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DAK ME TR DREL DEN THONG DZ CHIK

And to see the truth of egolessness, beyond conception.

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KN KHYEN DL PO SANG GYE CHEN NO

Omniscient Dolpo Sangye, think of us

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NAM KN CHOK DEN YING NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the space endowed with all supreme aspects.

7.-/7-+/#<-F0<-+/-09-7##<-,<
PHO WAY UG NAM U MAR GAK NE

Help us to bring into the central channel, the prana of transference

7.-o:-E-B7-U-*/-03+-%#

PHO DREL DOR JEI KU THOB DZ CHIK

And to attain the immovable vajra body.

B-/1,--9-,-*-0a,-,

JE TSN TA RA NA THA CHEN NO

Jetsn Taranatha, think of us

F0-#<0-.-(7-+e$<-,<-#6#<-;#
NAM SUM PO NYAY YING NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the space of the three mudras.

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DOR JEI SANG LAM GEK ME DR NE

Help us to travel without obstacle, the secret vajra path,

7'7-:<-0"7-+-7i/-9-03+-%#
JA L KHA CH DRUB PAR DZ CHIK

And bring us to the attainment of a rainbow body, the enjoyment of all space.

7'0-+e$<-0a,-/I7-+/$--0a,-,

JAM YANG KHYEN TSEI WANG PO CHEN NO

Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, think of us.

0a,-#(<-8-;<-+e$<-,<-#6#<-;#
KHYEN NYI YE SHE YING NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the space of primordial wisdom that knows (All phenomena in their simplicity and in their
vast extent.)

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ME SHE LO YI MN PA SANG NE
Clear away the mental darkness of ignorance;

0a,-9/-[$-/-{<-9-03+-%#

KHYEN RAB NANG WA GYE PAR DZ CHIK

Increase the luminosity of our supreme intelligence.

7+-#<:-:-7-E-B-0a,-,

SEL TRL PAY DOR JE CHEN NO

Osel Tulpay Dorje, think of us

7'7-69-7+-M7-t$-,<-#6#<-;#
JA ZER NGAY LONG NE ZIG SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of the five rainbow lights.

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THIK LUNG SEM KYI DRI MA DAK NE

Purify the stains from bindu, prana and mind

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ZHN NU BUM KUR JANG CHUB DZ CHIK

And bring us to the enlightenment of the youthful vase body

V-0+-W#<-u$--0a,-,

PE MA DO NGAK LING PA CHEN NO

Pema Do Ngak Lingpa, think of us

/+-Y$-7b9-0+-t$-,<-#6#<-;#

DE TONG GYUR ME LONG NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of unchanging bliss and emptiness inseparable.

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GYAL DANG GYAL SE GONG PA THA DAK

Enable us to fulfil perfectly

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DAK GI YONG SU KONG N DZ CHIK

All the intentions of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas

$#-+/$-8,-),-{-02-0a,-,

NGAK WANG YN TEN GYA TSO CHEN NO

Ngakwang Yonten Gyamtso, think of us

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YING YE ZUNG JUK LONG NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of space and primordial wisdom in union

[$-/7-/+,-73,-s:-b<-5#-,<

NANG WAY DEN DZIN HRL GYI ZHIK NE

May we stop taking appearances to be real;

#$-e$-:0--7a9-<-03+-%#

GANG JUNG LAM DU KHYER N DZ CHIK

Develop our ability to carry onto the path whatever arises.

{:-r<-v-i<-0*7-8<-0a,-,

GYAL SE LO DR THA YE CHEN NO

Bodhisattva Lodro Thaye, think of us

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JAM DANG NYING JEY NGANG NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from your state of loving-kindness and compassion.

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DRO KN DRIN CHEN PHA MA SHE NE

Enable us recognize all beings as our kind parents;

#5,-.,-X$-,<-/-<-03+-%#

ZHEN PHEN NYING NE DRUB N DZ CHIK

Develop our ability to benefit others from the depth of our hearts.

V-#9-b-+/$-d#-0a,-,

PE MA GAR GYI WANG CHUK CHEN NO

Pema Gargyi Wangchuk, think of us

/+-&,-7+-#<:-+e$<-,<-#6#<-;#
DE CHEN SEL YING NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the expanse of great bliss and luminosity.

#-M-8-;<-M-9-i:-,<

DUK NGA YE SHE NGA RU DRL NE

Liberate the five poisons into the five wisdoms

\$-*/-#(<-73,-5#-9-03+-%#

PANG THOB NYI DZIN ZHIK PAR DZ CHIK

May our dualistic clinging to loss and gain disappear.

/Y,-#(<-#8$-l$-u$--0a,-,

TEN NYI YUNG DRUNG LING PA CHEN NO

Tenyi Yungdrung Lingpa, think of us.

r+-5-0(0-(+-+e$<-,<-#6#<-;#
SI ZHI NYAM NYI YING NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the space where samsara and nirvana are equal.

0<-<-F:-0-{+-:-<-,<

M G NEL MA GY LA KYE NE
Engender genuine devotion in our mind;

D#<-i:-<-0(0-&,-9-03+-%#

TOK DRL D NYAM CHEN POR DZ CHIK

Bring us to simultaneous realization and liberation

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l,-%,-I-/7-v-0-0a,-,

DRIN CHEN TSA WAY LA MA CHEN NO

Kind root Lama, think of us.

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CHI TSUK DE CHEN NE NE ZIK SHIK

Behold us from the place of great bliss on the crown of our head

9$-9#-&<-U7-9$-5:-0':-,<

RANG RIK CH KUY RANG ZHEL JEL NE

Bring us to meet the very face of the dharmakaya, the awareness of our true nature,

2-#%#-<$<-{<-7i/-9-03+-%#

TSE CHIK SANG GYE DRUB PAR DZ CHIK

And in this very life, bring us to complete enlightenment.

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KYE MA, DAK DRAI SEM CHEN LE NGEN DIK TO CHEN

Alas, sentient beings like ourselves, who have committed negative actions,

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THOK ME D NE KHOR WAR YN RING KHYAM

Wander in samsara from beginningless time.

+-$-Z#-/W:-0*7-0+-f$-7b9-/<

DA DUNG DUK NGEL THA ME NYONG GYUR WAY

Still experiencing endless suffering.

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KYO SHE KE CHIK TSAM YANG MA KYE PAY

We do not feel even an instant of repentance.

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LAMA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

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NGE JUNG TING NE KYE WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that renunciation arise from the depth of our heart.

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DAL JOR THOB KYANG MI TSE TONG ZE KHYEN

Although we have attained a precious human birth with leisure and resources, we waste it in vain

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+,-0+-2-7+9-e-/<-D#--#8$-

DN ME TSE DIR JA WAY TAK TU YENG

Constantly distracted by the activities of this hollow life.

+,-&,-*9--/-:-:-:<-a9

DN CHEN THAR PA DRUB LA LE L KHYER

When it comes to accomplishing the great goal of liberation, we are overcome by laziness.

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NOR BUI LING NE LAK TONG LOK GYUR PAY

And return empty-handed from a land filled with jewels.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA KHYEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

0-:<-+,-Q,-7i/-9-e,-b<-x/<

MI L DN DEN DRUB PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we make this life meaningful.

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MA SHI SA TENG L PA CHIK KYANG ME

There is no one on this earth who will not die.

+-P-#%#-B<-#(<-0*+-.-9:-7i

DA TA CHIK JE NYI TH PHA RL DRO

Even now, people are passing away, one after the other

9$-8$-f9-/-(+--7&-+#<-`$-

RANG YANG NYUR WA NYI DU CHI G KYANG

We also soon must die

8,-9$-Z+-i/<-e+-7-X$-9:-

YN RING D DRAB JE PAY NYING RL PO

But like a fool, we plan to live long.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

:$-0+-v-[-* $-/9-e,-b<-x/<

LONG ME LO NA THUNG WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we curtail all of our scheming.

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NYING DU DUK PAY DZA SHE SO SOR DREL

We will be separated from our closest friends.

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SER NAY SAK PAY NOR DZE ZHEN GYI CH

Others will enjoy the wealth we as misers kept

#%<-7-:<-`$-:--/9-,<-<

CHE PAY L KYANG SHHL DU BOR NE SU

Even our body we hold so dear will be left behind.

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NAM SHE BAR DO TL ME KHOR WAR KHYAM

And our consciousness will wander without direction in the bardo of samsara.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

%<-`$-+#<-0+-D#<-9-e,-b<-x/<

CHI KYANG GOE ME TOG PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we realize the fulility of this life.

7'#<-7-0,--,#-<-W,-,<-/<
JIK PAY MN PA NAK P NGN NE SU

In front, the black darkness of fear waits to take us in;

:<-`-x$-+09-l#-<-{/-,<-++

LE KYI LUNG MAR DRAK P GYAB NE DE

From behind, we are chased by the fierce red wind of karma.

0-Z#-#;,-B7-.-(<-/E#-%$-/1#

MI DUK SHIN JE PHO NYE DEK CHING TSOK

The hideous messengers of the lord of death beat and stab us.

/6+-+!7-$,-7i7-Z#-/W:-f$-+#<-,

Z KA NGEN DROY DUK NGAL NYONG G NA

And so we must experience the unbearable suffering of the lower realms

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

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$,-<$-#8$-:<-*9-/9-e,-b<-x/<

NGEN SONG YANG LE THAR WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we are liberated from the chasms of lower realms.

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RANG KYN RI WO TSAM YANG KHONG DU BE

We conceal within ourselves a mountain of faults;

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ZHEN KYN TIL DRU TSAM YANG DROK CHING M

Yet, we put down others and broadcast their shortcomings, though they be minute as a sesame seed.

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YN TEN CHUNG ZE ME KYANG ZANG POR LOM

Though we have not the slightest good qualities, we boast saying how great we are

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CH PAY MING TAK CH MIN KHO NAR CH

We have the label of Dharma practitioners, but practice only non Dharma.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JE NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

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RANG D NGA GYAL ZHI WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we lose our pride and self-centeredness

#),-.$-/+#-73,-7#$--"$--/%#

TEN PHUNG DAK DZIN GONG PO KHONG DU CHUK

We conceal within the demon of ego-clinging that always brings us to ruin.

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SAM TSE THAM CHE NYN MONG PHEL WAY GYU

All of our thoughts cause kleshas to increase

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JE TSE THAM CHE MI GEY DRE BU CHEN

All of our actions have non-virtuous results.

*9-7-:0--d#<-10-0-d,-<

THAR PAY LAM DU CHOK TSAM MA CHIN PAY

We have not even turned towards the path of liberation

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LA MA CHEN NO THUK JE NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion

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NGAR DZIN TSE NE CH PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that grasping onto a self be uprooted.

/Y+-^+-10-:-+#7-+$-0-+#7-

T ME TSAM LA GA DANG MA GA KYE

A little praise makes us happy; a little blame makes us sad.

2#-$,-10-:-/6+-7-#-&-;9

TSIK NGEN TSAM LA Z PAY GO CHA SHOR

With a few harsh words, we lose the armor of our patience.

(0-*#-0*$-8$-X$-B7-<0<-0-

NYAM THAK THONG YANG NYING JEY SEM MI KYE

Even if we see those who are destitute, no compassion arises.

,-8:-e$-<-<9-[7-0+-<-/%$-

JIN YL JUNG D SER NAY D PAY CHING

When there is an opportunity to be generous, we are tied in knots by greed.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

<0<-{+-&<-+$-7l<-9-e,-b<-x/<

SEM GY CH DANG DRE PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that our mind be one with the Dharma.

7"9-/-X$--0+-:-X$-9-/6$-

KHOR WA NYING PO ME LA NYING POR ZUNG

We think samsara is worthwhile, when it is not.

P-#<-d9--#),-7,-:$-#<-/9

TO G CHIR DU TEN DN LING GI BOR

We give up our higher vision for the sake of food and clothes.

0"@- -2$-8$-+#<-+#<-d-d9-0$-

KHO GU TSANG YANG G G CHI CHIR MANG

Although we have all that is needed, we constantly want more.

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0-/+,--07-&<-`<-9$-<0<-/y<

MI DEN GYU MAY CH KYI RANG SEM L

Our minds are deceived by unreal, illusory phenomena.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

2-7+-v-8<-*$-/9-e,-b<-x/<

TSE DI LO YI THONG WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we let go of attachment to this life.

:<-<0<-Z#-/W:-n-07$-0-/6+-`$-

L SEM DUK NGAL TRA MOANG MI Z KYANG

Not able to endure the merest physical or mental pain,

$,-7i9-7i-:-0-729-X$-E<-%,

NGEN DROR DRO LA MI TSER NYING DL CHEN

With blind courage, we do not hesitate to fall into lower realms.

{-7o<-/y-0+-0$,-<0-0*$-/5,-

GYU DRE LU ME NGN SUM THONG ZHIN DU

Although we see directly the unfailing law of cause and effect,

+#-/-0-7i/-Z#-7-8-:$-7.:

GE WA MI DRUB DIK PAY YO LANG PHEL

We do not act virtuously, but increase our unvirtuous activity.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JE NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

:<-:-8+-&<--/9-e,-b<-x/<
LE LA YI CHE KYE WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we come to trust completely in the laws of karma.

+i-:-Z$-<0<-#(,-:-&#<-<0<-

DRA LA DANG SEM NYEN LA CHAK SEM KEY

We hate our enemies and cling to friends.

v$-+9-#,<-:-#)-0#-0,-P9-7*0

LANG DOR NE LA TI MUK MN TAR THOM

Lost in the darkness of ignorance, we do not know what to accept or reject

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&<-/5,-+-2-e$<-H#<-#(+-+/$-;9

CH ZHIN CH TSE JING MUK NYI WANG CHOR

When practicing Dharma, we fall into dullness, drowsiness and sleep.

&<-0,-+-2-+/$--#<:-%$-i$-

CH MIN CH TSE WANG PO SEL CHING DRUNG

When not practicing Dharma, we are clever and our senses are clear.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JE NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

(,-0$<-+i-/-&0-9-e,-b<-x/<

NYN MONG DRA WO CHOM PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we overcome our enemy, the kleshas.

d-,<-/P<-,-8$-+#-&<-7-#6#<
CHI NE TE NA YANG DAK CH PAY ZUK

From the outside, we appear to be genuine Dharma practitioners;

,$--9$-<0<-&<-+$-0-7l<-<

NANG DU RANG SEM CH DANG MA DRE PAY

On the inside, our minds have not blended with the Dharma.

:-##-/5,--(,-0$<-"$-,-]<

DRL DUK ZHIN DU NYN MONG KHONG NA BE

We conceal our kleshas inside like a poisonous snake,

z,-+$-7n+-2-&<-7-02$-D#<-Y,

KYEN NGEN TRE TSE CH PAY TSANG TAK TN

Yet when difficult situations arise, the hidden faults of a poor practitioner come to light.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

9$-{+-9$-#<-*:-/9-e,-b<-x/<

RANG GY RANG GI THL WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we ourselves are able to tame our mind.

9$-,-$,--9$-#<-0-D#<-<

RANG KYN NGEN PA RANG GI MA TOK PAY

Not recognizing our own faults,

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&<-7-#6#<-/6$-&<-0,-[-2#<-+

CH PAY ZUK ZUNG CH MIN NA TSOK CH

We take the form of a Dharma practitioner, while engaging in non-Dharmic pursuits

(,-0$<-0-+#7-:<-:-#<-`<-#0<
NY MONG MI GEY LE LA SHUK KYI GOM

We are habituated to kleshas and non-virtuous activity.

+#-v-8$-8$-+-`$-8$-8$-&+

GE LO YANG YANG KYE KYANG YANG YANG CHE

Again and again virtuous intentions arise; again and again they are cut off.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

9$-,-9$-#<-0*$-/9-e,-b<-x/<

RANG KYN RANG GI THONG WAR CHING GYI LOB

Bless us that we see our own faults.

5#-9-<$-/5,-7&-:-.9-.9-(

ZHAK RE SONG ZHIN CHI LA PHAR PHAR NYE

With the passing of each day, we come closer to death.

(,-9-:,-/5,-9$-{+-d9-d9-b$-

NYING RE LON ZHIN RANG GY CHIR CHIR GYONG

As each day arrives, our mind gets more and more rigid.

v-0-/Y,-/5,-0<-<-90-b<-7i/
LA MA TEN ZHIN M G RIM GYI DRIB

Though we serve the Lama, our devotion is gradually obscured.

0&+-:-/I-#$-+#-[$-'-&$-<$-

CHE LA TSE DUNG DAK NANG JE CHUNG SONG

Our love, affection, and our outlook towards our Dharma friends diminishes.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JE NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

H-@+-9$-{+-*:-/9-e,-b<-x/<

MU G RANG GY THL WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we tame our obstinate mind.

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/<-7i-<0<-/+-#<:-7+/<-e<-,-8$-
KHYAB DR SEM KYE SL DEB JE NA YANG

Although we have taken refuge, engendered bodhicitta and made prayers,

0<-<-X$-B-#)$-,<-0-<-<

M G NYING JE TING NE MA KYE PAY

Devotion and compassion have not arisen in the depths of our being.

2#-10-+/$-b9-&<-+-+#-9-F0<

TSIK TSAM WANG GYUR CH CH GE JOR NAM

Dharma activity and the practice of virtue have turned into hollow words;

e<-:-10-:<-{+-*#-0-":-/<

JE LO TSAM LE GY THOK MA KHEL WAY

Our empty achievements are many but none have moved our mind

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

%-e<-&<-<-7i-/9-e,-b<-x/<

CHI JE CH SU DRO WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that whatever we do is in harmony with the Dharma.

/+#-/+-7++-:<-Z#-/W:-*0<-%+-7e$-
DAK DE D LE DUG NGEL THAM CHE JUNG

All suffering arises from wanting happiness for ourselves;

#5,-.,-<0<-`<-<$<-{<-7i/-#<$<-`$-

ZHEN PHEN SEM KYI SANG GYE DRUB SUNG KYANG

Although it is taught that enlightenment is attained through benefiting others.

<0<-0&#-/+-%$-9$-7++-.#--/%#

SEM CHOK KEY CHING RANG D PHUK TU CHUK

We engender bodhicitta, while secretly cherishing our own desires.

#5,-.,-P-%-#5,-#,+-59-:-/

ZHEN PHEN TA CHI ZHEN N ZHOR LA DRUB

We do not benefit others, and further, we even unconsciously harm them.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JE NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

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/+#-#5,-/B-/9-<-9-e,-b<-x/<
DAK ZHEN JE WAR N PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we are able to exchange self for other.

<$<-{<-+$<-[$-v-0-0-9-/6$-

SANG GYE NG NANG LA MA MI RU ZUNG

Our Lama is actually the appearance of the Buddha himself,but we take him to be an ordinary human
being.

#+0<-6/-Y,-7-/!7-l,-$$-#<-/B+
DAM ZAB TN PAY KA DRIN NGANG GI JE

We come to forget the Lamas kindness in giving us profound instructions.

9$-7++-0-e$-2-,-8-&+-/V0

RANG D MA JUNG TSE NA YI CHE GOM

We are upset if we do not get what we want.

03+-+-F0<-:-*-20-:#-P<-/

DZE CH NAM LA THE TSOM LOK LA DRIB

We see the Lamas activity and behavior through the veil of doubts and wrong views.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

0<-<-7i/-0+-7.:-/9-e,-b<-x/<
M G DRIB ME PEL WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that free of obscurations, our devotion increases.

9$-<0<-<$<-{<-8,-`$-$-0-;<

RANG SEM SANG GYE YIN KYANG NGO MA SHE

Our own mind is the Buddha, but we do not recognize it.

F0-D#-&<-U-8,-`$-+,-0-D#<

NAM TOK CH KU YIN KYANG DN MA TOK

All concepts are the dharmakaya, but we do not realize it.

0-/%<-##-0-8,-`$-$-0-<

MA CH NYUK MA YIN KYANG KYONG MA N

This is the uncontrived natural state, but we cannot sustain it.

9$-//<-#,<-:#<-8,-`$-8+-0-&<

RANG BAB NE LUK YIN KYANG YI MA CHE

This is the true nature of the mind, settled into itself, but we are unable to believe it.

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v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JA NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

9$-9#-9$-<9-i:-/9-e,-b<-x/<

RANG RIK RANG SAR DRL WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that self-awareness be liberated into its ground.

8$-$<-7&-/-X$-,<-l,-0-*/

YONG NGE CHI WA NYING NE DREN MA THUB

Death is certain to come, but we are unable to take this to heart.

.,-$<-+0-&<-2:-/5,-/-0-<

PHEN NGE DAM CH TSL ZHIN DRUB MA N

Genuine Dharma is certain to benefit, but we are unable to practice correctly.

/+,-$<-:<-7o<-v$-+9-2:-/5,-0+

DEN NGE LE DRE LANG DOR TSL ZHIN ME

The truth of karma, cause and effect, is certain, but we do not decide correctly what to give up and
accept.

+#<-$<-l,-;<-0-/Y,-#8$-/<-a9

G NGE DREN SHE MA TEN YENG WAY KHYER

It is certainly necessary to be mindful and alert, but these qualities are not stable within and we are
carried away by distraction.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

8$<-0+-l,-<-6,-9-e,-b<-x/<

YENG ME DREN PAY ZIN PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we stay mindful with no distractions.

W,-:<-$,-<-X#<-07-<-0*9-<

NGN LE NGEN PAY NYIK MAY D THAR KYE

Out of previous negative karma, we are born at the end of this degenerate time.

W9-e<-*0<-%+-Z#-/W:-{-9-<$-

NGAR JE THAM CHE DUK NGEL GYU RU SONG

All our previous actions have become the cause of suffering.

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i#<-$,-F0<-`<-Z#-7-i/-0<-#8#<
DROK NGEN NAM KYI DIK PAY DRIB MAY YOK

Bad friends cast over us, the shadow of their negative actions.

+,-0+-u$-0<-+#-9-#8$-/<-a9

DN ME LENG M GE JOR YENG WE KHYER

Our practice of virtue is corrupted by meaningless gossip.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JE NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

&<-:-X$-9<-<-9-e,-b<-x/<

CH LA NYING RU N PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we take the Dharma deeply to heart.

+$-9-/<0-{-&<-:<-0+--:

DANG POR SAM GYU CH LE ME PA LA

At first, there is nothing but Dharma on our mind,

*-0-i/-7o<-7"9-/-$,-<$-{

THA MA DRUB DRE KHOR WA NGEN SONG GYU

But at the end, the result is the cause of samsara and lower realms.

*9-7-:-)#-0-+#7-<+-`<-/%0

THAR PAY LO TOK MI GEY SE KYI CHOM

The harvest of liberation is destroyed by the frost of unvirtuous activity.

#),-7,-(<-7-H@- +-/+#-7l-F0<

TEN DN NYE PAY MU G DAK DRA NAM

We, like wild savages, have lost our ultimate vision.

v-0-0a,-,-*#<-B<-f9--#6#<

LA MA CHEN NO THUK JEY NYUR DU ZIK

Lama, think of us, behold us swiftly with compassion.

+0-&<-0*7-9-d,-9-e,-b<-x/<

DAM CH THA R CHIN PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that within we bring the genuine Dharma to perfection.

-;<-#)$-,<--/9-e,-b<-x/<

KYO SHE TING NE KYE WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that repentance arise from deep within.

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:$-0+-v-[-* $-/9-e,-b<-x/<

LONG ME LO NA THUNG WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we curtail all our scheming.

7&-/-X$-,<-l,-9-e,-b<-x/<

CHI WA NYING NE DREN PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that from the depth of our heart, we remember death.

:<-:-8+-&<--/9-e,-b<-x/<
LE LA YI CHE KYE WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we develop certainty in the law of karma.

:0-:-/9-&+-0+-9-e,-b<-x/<

LAM LA BAR CHE ME PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that our path become free of obstacles.

/-:-/I,-7i<-<-9-e,-b<-x/<

DRUB LA TSN DR N PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we are able to exert ourselves in practice.

z,-$,-:0--:$-9-e,-b<-x/<

KHYEN NGEN LAM DU LONG WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we bring difficult situations onto the path.

#(,--9$-2#<-*/-9-e,-b<-x/<

NYEN PO RANG TSUK THUB PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that antidotes, through their own power, are completely effective.

/%<-0,-0<-<--/9-e,-b<-x/<
CH MIN M G KYE WAR JIN GYI LOB
Bless us that genuine devotion arise.

#,<-:#<-9$-5:-0':-/9-e,-b<-x/<
NE LUK RANG ZHEL JEL WAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we see the very face of the minds true nature.

9$-9#-X$-+/<-<+-9-e,-b<-x/<
RANG RIK NYING SE PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that self-awareness awaken in the center of our heart.

7h:-[$-#5-I-&+-9-e,-b<-x/<

TRL NANG ZHI TSA CH PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that delusive appearances are completely eliminated.

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2-#%#-<$<-{<-7i/-9-e,-b<-x/<

TSE CHIK SANG GYE DRUB PAR JIN GYI LOB

Bless us that we achieve enlightenment in one lifetime.

#<:-/-7+/<-<-v-0-9,--&

S WA DEB SO LA MA RIN PO CHE

We pray to you, precious Lama.

#$-/<-7/+-+-l,-&,-&<-`-B

DUNG WAY B DO DRIN CHEN CHO KYI JE

Kind Lama, lord of Dharma, we call out to you with longing.

U:-0+-/+#-:-9-<-a+-:<-0+

KAL ME DAG LA RE SA TSCHI LE ME

For us, unworthy ones, you are the only hope.

*#<-8+-+e9-0+-7l<-9-e,-b<-x/<
THUK YI YER ME DRE PAR JIN GYI LOB
Bless us that your mind blends with ours.

2:-7+9-0<-Q,-+#-$-7#7-5#-#<-W-<9-,<-/U:-8$-90-:<-<-b9--(-&9-9#<-Q,-&<-03+0-/<0-7i/-,-0-+$- +-/-9-)-6$-#<-/U:-$9-X#<-<-v-07-#6#<-/C,-73,---v-i<0*7-8<-`<-J$-;+-/+-#;#<-7<-7-/-#,<-&,-9-/b<--+#-:#<-7.:
Previously, some devoted monks had asked me to write a prayer like this, but time slipped away and

then recently, Samdrub Dronma, a lady practitioner from a noble family and Deva Rakshita earnestly
requested me to compose this text and so I, Lodro Thaye, who in this degenerate time, is the mere
reflection of a Lama, wrote this prayer at the great retreat place of Dzongsho Deshek Dupa. May virtue
and goodness increase. This translation was made by Dzogchen Pnlop Rinpoche and Michele Martin
and it is indebted to a version by the Nalanda Translation Committee in Journey without Goal by
Chgyam Trungpa (Shambala, 1985).