Takhyung Barwa

Takhyung Barwa

Takhyung Barwa, or the Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda (Wyl. bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba) — the great tertön Jikmé Lingpa received this terma that combines the practices of Hayagriva, Garuda and Guru Drakpo at the age of 66. It is especially powerful for subjugating negative forces and overcoming diseases.

Texts

• The Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda, from the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse (Takhyung Barwa) (klong chen snying gi thig le las / bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba), by Jikme Lingpa
  • English translation: The Blazing Radiance of Blessings, the Activity manual for the Wrathful Lama Takhyung Barwa, from the Longchhen Nynigt'hig cycle, translated under the directions of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche by Richard Barron.
• A Concise Sādhana of Hayagrīva, from the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse (rta mgrin 'dus pa - klong chen snying gi thig le las/ rta mgrin 'dus pa'i sgrub thabs), by Jikme Lingpa
• Recitation Manual Containing Essential Instructions on the Empowerment and Recitation of the Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda (Takhyung Barwa) (bsnyen yig - bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba las/ dbang dang bsnyen pa'i gnad yig), by Jikme Lingpa
• Liberating Evil Nāgas: Eliminating Negativity from the Netherworld, from the Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda (Takhyung Barwa) (gdon 'grol - bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba las/ klu'i gdon 'grol 'og gdon mthar byed), by Jikme Lingpa
• Wish-fulfilling Accomplishment: A Concise Blessing Empowerment for the Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda (Takhyung Barwa), by Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo (rta khyung -bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba'i byin rlabs dbang bskur gyi mtshams sbyor dngos grub 'dod 'jo)
• Notes For When Accumulating the Empowerment of the Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda (Takhyung Barwa) (snying tig rta khyung 'bar grangs gsog - bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba'i dbang grangs gsog gi tshe)
• The Diamond: A Blessing Empowerment for the Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda, from the Great Perfection Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse (Takhyung Barwa) (dbang chog - rdzogs pa chen po klong chen snying gi thig le las/ bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba'i byin rlabs dbang gi cho ga rdo rje pha lam
• An Arrangement of the Activity Manual for the Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda, from the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse (Takhyung Barwa), by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé (rta khyung las byang - klong chen snying gi thig le las/ bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba las byang bklags chog tu bsdebs pa)
• The Vajra Crystal: A Blessing Ritual of the Blazing Fierce Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuda, from Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse (Takhyung Barwa), by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé (sbyin rlabs - klong chen snying gi thig le las/ bla ma drag po rta khyung 'bar ba'i byin rlabs kyi cho ga rdo rje'i rdo shel (shal)
• The Precious Lamp: A Recitation Manual for the Blazing Fierce Hayagrīva and Garuda (Takhyung Barwa), by Jikme Khyentse Özer (Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche) (bsnyen tho - rta khyung 'bar ba'i bsnyen tho rin chen sgron me)
• The Precious Torch: Notes on Takhyung Barwa (rta khyung ‘bar ba’i bsnyel tho rin chen sgron me) by Dodrupchen Jikmé Tenpé Nyima(a commentary with the same title as above)

The Empowerment of Takhyung Barwa

The empowerment has been given to the Rigpa sangha on several occasions, including:

• Dzogchen Rinpoche, California, December 1985 (check!)
• Kyabjé Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Prapoutel, France, 19th August 1990
• Kyabjé Dodrupchen Rinpoche, Chateau de Cassan, near Beziers, France, August 1991
• Dzogchen Rinpoche, Lerab Ling, 29th August 1997
• Tulku Pegyal Rinpoche, Kirchheim, 3rd January 1998
• Tulku Pegyal Rinpoche, Geneva, 3rd February 1998
• Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche, Lerab Ling, Saturday 13th November 1999
• Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche, Lerab Ling, Saturday June 28th 2003