Every morning and before starting any new endeavor, we chant the “Tashi Tsigpa” or “The Verses of the Eight Noble Auspicious Ones” in English and Tibetan and when someone is present who can lead it, in Spanish. In most temples, it is chanted three times in Tibetan. The chant is based on the sutra taught by Shakyamuni Buddha known as the “Sutra of Auspicious Words.” This sutra consists of the names of the eight different sugatas or buddhas, followed by the names of eight bodhisattvas, eight female goddesses who bear the Eight Precious Symbols (Ashtamangala) shown above, and finally eight dharma protectors who are guardians of the world and their divine emblems. Chanting with devotion the names of these thirty-two holy beings will remove obstacles and benefit you in your dharma practice and in your daily life–even in your dreams.
Jamgon Ju Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912), who composed this well-loved Tibetan chant in 1896 said that:
“If you chant these words once before beginning an activity, it will be easily accomplished, just as you wish. Therefore, no matter what, hold this in your mind.”
Mipham Rinpoche, who was a famous Tibetan patriarch in the Nyingma lineage, went on to say:
“If you recite this when you arise, you will accomplish all your aims for that day.
If you recite it when you go to sleep, you will experience excellent dreams.
If you recite it before you go to war, you will be victorious.
If you recite it when you begin an activity, what you wish for will increase.
If you recite it daily, longevity, glory, fame, prosperity, auspiciousness, happiness and excellence will all be accomplished abundantly in accordance with your wishes.
All harmful actions and obscurations will be purified.
Both the higher realms and the excellent Buddhahood — all aims will be accomplished.
This was said by the Supreme Victor (The Buddha).”
Tashi Tsigpa: The Verses of the Eight Auspicious Ones
[OM] Homage to the Buddha, Dharma and Noble SanghaAll that dwell in the auspicious realms of the ten directions,
where all appearance and existence is completely pure.
Their nature is spontaneously perfect. May all be auspicious for us!
[The Eight Sugatas]
Tararaja, Sthirakausha Lamadhashaya, Shri Maitreya Lanka, Shri Varashubhakirti,
Sarva Shayodara Kirtiman, Shri Sumeru Vadaya Kaushalakirti
Shri Sarvasattva Shaya Kirti, and Shri Mantushakara Kushala Kirti
Prostrations to the Eight Sugatas! Just hearing your names increases auspiciousness and success!
[The Eight Bodhisattvas]
Youthful Manjushri, Glorious Vajrapani, Powerful Avalokiteshvara, Protector Maitreya, Kshitigarbha, Sarvanivara Navishkambhin, Akashagarbha, and the most noble Samantabhadra.
Utpala flower, vajra, white lotus, naga-tree, jewel, moon, sword and sun!
Supreme in granting auspiciousness and success, gracefully, holding your emblems. Prostrations to the Eight Bodhisattvas.
[The Eight Goddesses of Good Fortune]
The most precious umbrella, the most auspicious golden fishes,
the wish-fulfilling vase of goodness, the exquisite kamala flower,
the conch of fame and glory, the glorious knot of prosperity,
the eternal banner of victory, and the all-powerful wheel.
Holding the Eight Most Precious Emblems, they are the Creators of Delight,
making offerings to the Buddhas of all directions and time.
Just thinking of your essential qualities makes success grow more and more!
Prostrations to the Eight Auspicious Goddesses: Beauty, Garland, Song, Dance, Flowers, Incense, Light, and Perfume!
[The Eight Protectors]
Mahabrahma, Shambu (Shiva), Narayana (Vishnu), Sahasrajna (Indra). The Four Guardian Kings: Dritirashtra; Virudhaka; Virupaksha, King of Nagas; Vaishravana.
Each one is holding a divine emblem: Wheel,
trident, dart, vajra, vina, sword, stupa, and banner of victory!
Auspiciousness and prosperity grow in the three realms!
Prostrations to the Eight Guardians of the World who make this happen.
May the work we are now about to begin meet with ever-growing fulfillment and success.
With all obstacles and harmful influences pacified,
May we achieve good fortune, prosperity, happiness and peace!
Plegaria a Los Ocho Nobles a Auspiciosos Que Traen La Dicha
[OM] Rindo homenaje a todos los Budas, al Dharma y a la Noble Sangha,que residen en los reinos auspiciosos de las diez direcciones,
donde toda apariencia y existencia es completamente pura, natural y espontáneamente perfecta. ¡Pueda todo sernos auspicioso!
[Los Ocho Sugatas]
Tararaja, Sthirakausha Lamadhashaya, Shri Maitreya Lanka, Shri Varashubhakirti,
Sarva Shayodara Kirtiman, Shri Sumeru Vadaya Kaushalakirti,
Shri Sarvasattva Shaya Kirti,y Shri Mantushakara Kushala Kirti Postraciones a los ocho Sugatas! Tan sólo escuchar sus nombres hace que se incrementen los éxitos y que todo sea auspicioso!
[Los Ocho Bodhisattvas]
El joven Manjusri, el glorioso Vajrapani, el poderoso Avalokiteshvara, el protector
Maitreya,Kshitigarbha, Sarvanivara Navishkambhim, Akashagarbha
y el mas noble Samantabhadra.
La flor utpala, el vajra, el loto blanco, el árbol-naga, la joya, la luna, la espada y el sol. Son los supremos que conceden éxitos y que todo sea auspicioso,
elegantemente sostienen sus emblemas. Postraciones a los ocho Bodhisattvas.
[Las Ocho Diosas de la Buena Fortuna]
La sombrilla mas preciosa, los mas auspiciosos peces dorados, el ánfora que colma todos los deseos, la exquisita flor kamala, la caracola de fama y gloria, el glorioso nudo de la prosperidad, la bandera de la eterna victoria y la rueda toda poderosa.
Sostienen los ocho símbolos mas preciosos, son los creadores de dicha,
que hacen ofrendas a los Budas de todas las direcciones y todos los tiempos.
¡Tan sólo pensar de sus cualidades esenciales, hace que el éxito crezca más y más!
Postraciones a las ocho Diosas Auspiciosas, las Diosas de la belleza,
guirnaldas, música, danzas, flores, incienso, luz y perfumes.
[Los Ocho Protectores]
Mahabrahma, Shambu, Narayana, Sahasrajna, los Cuatro Reyes Guardianes:
Dritirashtra, Virudhaka, Virupaksha el Rey de los Nagas; Vaishravana. Cada uno sostiene un emblema divino: la rueda,
el tridente, el dardo, el vajra, la vina, la espada, la stupa y la bandera de la Victoria!
¡Ellos hacen que lo auspicioso y positivo crezcan en los tres reinos!
Postraciones a los ocho Guardianes del mundo que hacen que esto suceda.
Que la tarea que ahora comenzamos se encuentre con la siempre creciente plenitud y éxito.Una vez pacificados todos los obstáculos e influencias negativas, lograremos buena fortuna, felicidad y paz!
Although you do not need to receive an initiation or be transmitted this chant in its original TIbetan to practice it at the Holy Vajrasana Temple, you may at other temples. We consider chanting it at the temple is your transmission, because you also know the meaning of the chant as you can read it in either English or Spanish. You will find it in Tibetan in the temple’s chant book.
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