Seven Chapters of Prayer by Padmasambhava

The Seven Chapters of Prayer by Padmasambhava is a key text for all Buddhists at this time. It belongs to the treasure (terma tradition) of the Nyingmapa school and contains the authentic teachings of Padmasambhava concerning practice in difficult times. Prayer is a method of connecting oneself with the lineage, with Padmasambhava and with one's own original nature. It is a profound and central practice used by all the great yogis of Tibet. The text is translated and presented in a format which provides the complete Tibetan text, with the parts for recitation laid out line by line with Tibetan text, pronunciation, word and line meanings. This edition follows the arrangement of Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche who was an important lineage holder of the Byangter and Khordong lineages. The translation was done in accordance with the traditional lineage explanation.