Longchenpa

Longchen Rabjam

Longchenpa - (1308-1363), also known as Longchen Rabjam, ‘Infinite, Vast Expanse of Space’, was one of the most brilliant teachers of the Nyingma lineage. He systematized the Nyingma teachings in his ‘Seven Treasures’ and wrote extensively on Dzogchen. He transmitted the Longchen Nyingtik [Tib.] cycle of teachings and practice to Jikmé Lingpa, and it has since become one of the most widely practised of traditions. For a short biography, see Masters of Meditation and Miracles, pages 109-117.

His Writings

• Seven Treasures
• Trilogy of Finding Comfort and Ease

Prayer to Longchen Rabjam

DZAM LING DZÉ PÉ GYEN TRUK CHOK NYI DANG
Equal to the ‘Six Ornaments and Two Supreme Ones’ of our Age

TUK JÉ LUNG TOK NYAM PÉ TU NGA YANG
In the depth of your compassion, learning and realisation,

NAK TRÖ DAM PAR BÉ PÉ TUL SHYUK KYI
Longchenpa, through hidden practice as a yogin, in forest hermitages,

KHOR DÉ CHÖ KUR DZOK PÉ LONGCHENPA
You perfected Samsara and Nirvana into Dharmakaya reality,

TRI MÉ Ö ZER SHYAP LA SOLWA DEP
Trimé Özer (‘Stainless Light’), at your feet I pray!

External Links

• Longchen Rabjam Series on Lotsawa House