Prayers from the "Yellow book"

These prayers are done at each teaching and it is suggested practitioners use them in their sessions as well. Click on the heading to hear the audio. 

Manjushri

Offering to the Assembly of Buddhas

Prayers of Refuge and Mind Generation

Offering the Mandala of the Universe

Mantras and Dedication

 Other Prayers and Sutras

Heart Sutra

Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dali Lama

Prayers from the Chenrezig sadhana

Chenrezig is the Tibetan name for Avalokiteśvara, the buddha of compassion.  The Dali Lama is often considered the manifistation of Chenrezig. It is suggested that visitors who have not been initiated in this practice consult his or her teacher before beginning. 

Opening Prayers for Chenrezig

Refuge Prayer

"For the Benefit of All Beings as Vast as the Skies"

Visualization of the Deity

Prayer

Seven Limb Prayer

Prayer to Chenrezig

Closing Prayer to Chenrezig

"and then this section"

Closing

Mantra and Closing Visualization