"In short, the three, Nag [Mahakala]-Gyal [Gyalwa Gyatso], Phag [Vajravarahi], and Guru, are inseparable, and are practiced as one essence of Amitayus.” “Here, the essence of the three roots of the Karma Kagyu lineage is practiced. Furthermore, the practice of the unequalled Vajra Saraswati Amitayus, a ritual text for the activity of dispelling falsehoods/lies, is… Continue reading TREE OF IMMORTAL NECTAR: The “Three Roots Unified/Abandoning Lies” Long-Life Karma Kagyu practice. Translated introduction of the first in the trilogy of commentary and sadhanas by the 17th Karmapa (Three Roots I)
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“NOT A LIE”, THE THREE ROOTS COMBINED: Origin, history and practice of the Three Roots Combined, 3rd Karmapa to 9th Karmapas, Treasure revealer, Choje Lingpa and 17th Karmapa’s revival of the Karma Kagyu tradition
“The aspect of the lama is Amitayus; the aspect of the yidam is the great compassionate one, Jinasagara/Gyalwa Gyatso; and the aspect of the Dharma protector is the wisdom protector Mahakala/Bernagchen. All the three roots are complete in this one form. So one could say that if we were given this empowerment, it would be… Continue reading “NOT A LIE”, THE THREE ROOTS COMBINED: Origin, history and practice of the Three Roots Combined, 3rd Karmapa to 9th Karmapas, Treasure revealer, Choje Lingpa and 17th Karmapa’s revival of the Karma Kagyu tradition