After all these years, i wanted to learn this. Thank you for posting and sharing this video! Such detail explanation. Thank you for the teaching, Buddha Bless =)
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Such a long time I marvel at the wisdom of Tibeten hand gestures, and for the first time I listen explanation of their meanings. Pray I may have more learning and skills to dive deeper in such ocean of bliss. Kind and caring ways of Ven. Thupten Donyo.
I received a dorja and bell from a friend while we were thrifting at goodwill of all places I felt intuitively drawn to it and even had the choice to pick something else but I felt I had to have it like it was destined I had no clue what it was and it took forever to find but then I found this video and have been practicing with it since 🙏🏼📿 thank you so much my spiritual path has opened up even more and now I feel this was a gift from the spirits
Thank you for the nice thoughts, Liam. We have several posts about mantras on our website, which you can reach through the link in the video description. If you go to the Tibetan Buddhism section on the menu of the that webpage, you will find links to posts about Green Tara, White Tara, and the Refuge Prayer. All of these have mantras written out with English interpretations. You can also sign up for free for our YoWangdu Tibetan Culture newsletter, for more mantra content. Hope this helps!
Ven. Donyo is such a compassionate soul!!! He bent over backwards to accomodate my friend and I during a visit! If you are nice they will let you stay at the center :D
Thank you! I have been searching for a video like this. Near the end, Ven. Thupten Donyo mentions that what is important is that during the visualizations, you must think about each offering you are visualizing. In my opinion, this is the key. The Vajra, Bell, and hand mudras all reinforce this key to training the mind to great compassion. At least, that is the way it works in my mind. Harder mental work -- better results -- more kindness. Drag that dead donkey up the hill!
I don't like to recite the Mantras in an unknown language . Can you translate the Mantras in English or French language ? I just ordered a Vajra and a Tibetan Bell. I am also happy that you can teach us how to use properly these Meditation tools. You said the offering can be Alcool or spices . But can i use Essential Oils and or Incense also ?
OM means the eternal energy from which everything including the universe and Gods are born of. It has no shape, form, state or properties. OM ARGHAM AH HUM means offering milk water OM PADYAM AH HUM means offering normal water OM PUPE AH HUM means offering flowers OM DHUPE AH HUM means offering Incence OM ALOKE AH HUM means offering fire light OM GHANDE AH HUM means offering perfume OM NEUDE AH HUM means offering food OM SHAPTA AH HUM means offering the above 7 but the Tibetan site says music? (Shapta means 7 so maybe it means the 7th tone of music) (Edited) I translated these on my own knowledge so there might be some differences in meaning. Also in translation from Sanskrit to English, words lose half of their meaning so actually there can't be an accurate translation unfortunately. Eg people might say Aloke means light. But it means a very specific type of light. Even my description of fire light won't be completely accurate. You would have to know the context of where and when the word has been used to know the complete meaning. There are scores of word in Sanskrit for light each having slightly different meaning depending on their context.
Namaste. Beautiful ritual. Vajra has entered my presence. Next to find bell. Then to come back for mantra, mudra and meditation. Are written mantras (and English interpretations) available? Peace, Liam
+tzaphon magus OM ARGHAM AH HUM, OM PADYAM AH HUM, OM PUPE AH HUM, OM DHUPE AH HUM, OM ALOKE AH HUM, OM GHANDE AH HUM, OM NEUDE AH HUM, OM SHAPTA AH HUM.
Hi Minh, sorry for taking so long to reply. You can find the mantras in the link to the YoWangdu Tibetan Culture website at the beginning of the video description. www.yowangdu.com/tibetan-buddhism/hand-mudras.html
Hi John. Gen la used the Guru Puja and some Tara practice texts, but we can say exactly what the text was. You may try to contact the Gyuto Foundation in Richmond, CA.
Excuse me... i am vietnamese and i think the vietnamese and some person in other place want to know how to use vajra and bell... but Listening skill is not good... can you write the sub for me and for every one... We can read or help by translation google, else... Tashi delek and hope you long life rinpoche _()_
🔔𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 (𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚): Representing the element of Ether, Akasha encompasses the boundless expanse of space, consciousness, and divine wisdom. Akasha transcends physical form, connecting users to the infinite realms of spirit and higher consciousness. Through communication with Akasha, users access the universal wisdom of the cosmos, transcending limitations and embracing the interconnectedness of all life. (Ether, whose characteristic property and rudiment is sound, exists alone, occupying all the vacuity of space. Source: The Vishnu Purana view Book VI, Chapter IV [So, are bells, like singing bowls/standing bells & Tibetan bells/temple bells [ghantas], for calling deities/Devas from the ether?])
Nonsense .. Vajra is an eternal symbol of power in general.. Tantric Buddhists use a metal Vajra and Bell in their inner visualizations.. Where are you getting this info from? "Ancient Aliens" on the History channel? :D
After all these years, i wanted to learn this. Thank you for posting and sharing this video! Such detail explanation. Thank you for the teaching, Buddha Bless =)
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Such a long time I marvel at the wisdom of Tibeten hand gestures, and for the first time I listen explanation of their meanings. Pray I may have more learning and skills to dive deeper in such ocean of bliss. Kind and caring ways of Ven. Thupten Donyo.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this blessing of teaching. This will greatly enhance my practice.
What a beautiful teacher... Those who have the fortune to regularly experience his teachings in person definitely have some really good karma :)
Thank you for the nice thoughts, Frank!
I received a dorja and bell from a friend while we were thrifting at goodwill of all places I felt intuitively drawn to it and even had the choice to pick something else but I felt I had to have it like it was destined
I had no clue what it was and it took forever to find but then I found this video and have been practicing with it since 🙏🏼📿 thank you so much my spiritual path has opened up even more and now I feel this was a gift from the spirits
Great, we are so happy to help! May you be well!
Eight years along from when this was posted and I have found the answer to my question :) thank you for making this video.
Thank you for the nice thoughts, Liam. We have several posts about mantras on our website, which you can reach through the link in the video description. If you go to the Tibetan Buddhism section on the menu of the that webpage, you will find links to posts about Green Tara, White Tara, and the Refuge Prayer. All of these have mantras written out with English interpretations. You can also sign up for free for our YoWangdu Tibetan Culture newsletter, for more mantra content. Hope this helps!
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Wanted to learn this for several years. So happy this teaching was shared here. Thank you Ven. Thupten Donyo and Gyuto Vajrayana Center!
Ven. Donyo is such a compassionate soul!!! He bent over backwards to accomodate my friend and I during a visit! If you are nice they will let you stay at the center :D
Tashidele Lamaji. Thank you for the instructions.
OMGOSH thank you so much for this video and the link! This answers many questions I had.
Thank you! I have been searching for a video like this. Near the end, Ven. Thupten Donyo mentions that what is important is that during the visualizations, you must think about each offering you are visualizing. In my opinion, this is the key. The Vajra, Bell, and hand mudras all reinforce this key to training the mind to great compassion. At least, that is the way it works in my mind. Harder mental work -- better results -- more kindness. Drag that dead donkey up the hill!
This is so wonderful. Thank you.
What he says at 14:30 is really interesting. He says the visualization is the most important
Mind over matter hehe
I was expecting him to demonstrate his soul powers and shoot lightning bolts with the vajra... What a modest person he is! :)
after so many years , still I learn a lot with this, thanks a lot Wangdu La
Thanks for sharing this. It's a great resource to go back to in order to make sure I'm positioning my hands right in the offerings.
Magnificent, thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you - I needed a refresher as I have just purchased a vajra and bell...
Same😊. God bless you on your journey ❤
Thank you so much for sharing Yowangdu! Namaste and Tashi Delek.
+GarrettTiebens Thanks for writing in -- tashi delek to you!
Your teaching was lovely. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind and full of love explanation
Thank you for sharing. This is gem!
+PJC CSE Thanks for your kind comment :-)
Thank you for posting this video
Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
We are so happy you found it helpful!
Many thanks for beautifully explained Rinpoche , so make it easier for those who struggle to coordinate ;)
Best wishes!_()_
+El Mincheva We'll pass your thanks on to Gen Dhonyo, thank you!
I like the way he describes things.
Would you kindly allow closed captioning, for the deaf, and hard of healing?
Many thanks 🙏
He’s doing his work, playing tour guide for the kids 🤣….cultivating limitless patience 😇
I enjoy ur videos and it very clear and short:)perfect !!!
You are so welcome, Karma la. Thanks to Gen. Dhonyo!
Thanks you for showing, its gain my knowledge.
You are so welcome, Lai km :-)
Do u have videos on phurpa dagger or can u share with us on ur knowledge on phurpa dagger and how to use it?
This is puré Gold . Thank you
PLEASE add the ability to us CC in your broadcasts! My hearing does not allow me to follow his instructions!
Thank you! He is really sweet.
You are so very welcome. We are delighted to share Gen La’s teaching.
Thank you so much Bhante !
Thank you so much teaching mudras
You are so welcome. We are glad you found Gen La’s teaching helpful!
namaste🙏 🙏🙏
where can I get a copy of the lama's chanting? and I want to practice it at home. krtajna🙏🙏🙏
Sorry I am not sure about which school is this? Gelupa? Thanks you.
I don't like to recite the Mantras in an unknown language . Can you translate the Mantras in English or French language ? I just ordered a Vajra and a Tibetan Bell. I am also happy that you can teach us how to use properly these Meditation tools. You said the offering can be Alcool or spices . But can i use Essential Oils and or Incense also ?
OM means the eternal energy from which everything including the universe and Gods are born of. It has no shape, form, state or properties.
OM ARGHAM AH HUM means offering milk water
OM PADYAM AH HUM means offering normal water
OM PUPE AH HUM means offering flowers
OM DHUPE AH HUM means offering Incence
OM ALOKE AH HUM means offering fire light
OM GHANDE AH HUM means offering perfume
OM NEUDE AH HUM means offering food
OM SHAPTA AH HUM means offering the above 7 but the Tibetan site says music? (Shapta means 7 so maybe it means the 7th tone of music) (Edited)
I translated these on my own knowledge so there might be some differences in meaning. Also in translation from Sanskrit to English, words lose half of their meaning so actually there can't be an accurate translation unfortunately.
Eg people might say Aloke means light. But it means a very specific type of light. Even my description of fire light won't be completely accurate. You would have to know the context of where and when the word has been used to know the complete meaning. There are scores of word in Sanskrit for light each having slightly different meaning depending on their context.
Ok, thank you so much for the translations. :)
I just received the exact same bell and vajra the instructor is using lol. Great video!
NAMO BUDHAY
NAMO DHAMMAY
NAMO SANGHAY
BHAVATU SABBA MANGALAM VANDAMI BHADANT
VANDAMI BHADANT
VANDAMI BHADANT
SADHU . SADHU . . SADHU . . .
You are so welcome, ki4dbk! We are happy to know you found this useful :-)
Thank you so much for priceless teachings. Please guide us whether you recommend any book to read the mantra.
Hi Revathi. We will ask Gen la next time we see him
Om Muni Muni Maha Muniye Soha 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🍀🍀🍀
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Lama guru🙏 can we do this (handa mudras)offering process without bell and vajra to any god?
Dove posso trovare i mantra di offerta, per leggerli e memorizzarli
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Beginner thank you🙏🏿
Where can I buy real vajra ? Any suggestions I need help
Em ah Ho! Thank You! Love your web site.
Wonderful, thank you Shawn!
Thank yo so much! I now know the proper way to honor my bell and dorge.
Thanks for posting
Thanks you❤
Bonjour,
Une leçon sur le Mundra.
Merci
Cordialement
Thank you!
What is the meaning of the Recitation
Can any one help ?
Could i can have a mantras he used in the video ?
Thank you for posting this
Namaste. Beautiful ritual. Vajra has entered my presence. Next to find bell. Then to come back for mantra, mudra and meditation. Are written mantras (and English interpretations) available? Peace, Liam
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You are welcome Sujoya!
thank you so much,
+moktan peace You are welcome!
what textbook are you using?
You are so welcome, Shamanizing!
Helpful video. Is there any way someone could post the words to this offering mantra, I can't make out some of lines in it. Thank you.
+tzaphon magus Thanks for the nice comment. Sorry, we don't have the words for Gen Dhonyo's offering mantra. Does anyone else have that?
+tzaphon magus OM ARGHAM AH HUM, OM PADYAM AH HUM, OM PUPE AH HUM, OM DHUPE AH HUM, OM ALOKE AH HUM, OM GHANDE AH HUM, OM NEUDE AH HUM, OM SHAPTA AH HUM.
Matthew Rice Thank you.
Hi, thank you for uploading. Can I have the mantra please???
Hi Minh, sorry for taking so long to reply. You can find the mantras in the link to the YoWangdu Tibetan Culture website at the beginning of the video description. www.yowangdu.com/tibetan-buddhism/hand-mudras.html
Thank you so much. Keep up the good practice and take care
:-)
How to use a dorje and the purpose of a dorje too?
Could you please write the mantras accompanying the mudras. Thanks.
Hi Maria, sorry we don't actually know them ourselves, but will try to get this someday.
I do not understand the answer, I just asked about the mudras. Thank you
Sorry, Maria. We do not know the answer to your question.
they are all here: www.yowangdu.com/tibetan-buddhism/hand-mudras.html
María Trujillo .... it is pronounced MADRAS , and there is chicken, lamb or beef
Thank you very much!!!.... I´m going to practice :)
We are so happy that Gen La’s teaching inspired you. May you be well!
Thank you Rinpoche. where can I find what to say during the mudra practice?
Hi John. Gen la used the Guru Puja and some Tara practice texts, but we can say exactly what the text was. You may try to contact the Gyuto Foundation in Richmond, CA.
Thanks 🙏🏽🌼🙏🏽🇨🇭
I,m from sri lanka,i want qulaty vajra.i like learn mediteshan.plese donation me vajra
What's uses of vijra in Buddhism ? I want to know that , seriously 💐🙏🌹
Hi Mahendra. We’re not really experts on this. Maybe search the FPMT website? Best to you!
Can u please add the mantra lines used with the Dorjee & Thilbu?
Thank you so much for uploading. it help. Je su yi rang rejoice _/\_
Hi you are so welcome, Aulia!
Namaste. Nice explanation. Thanks. I am a devotee of Ganapati. Is there any separate procedure for Ganapati?
Namaste, Nishanth. Sorry, we don't know if there is a separate procedure. Best to you.
For Ganapati, there is no use of a vajra. His favourite offerings are durva grass, red flowers, and modhakam.
I have a singing bowl in my shrine. Can that be used instead of a bell? Do I also need a Vajra?
Hm, traditionally Tibetans don't use singing bowls for religious practice. We're not really experts on the vajra and bell, sorry we can't help more.
Can one use just the vajra and not bell?
Thanks so much, Moksha014!
Is it ok to write your own mudra? I would like to do this.
Ange Ashley mudras are hand gestures, to write your own mantra would of course be ok, but wouldnt be buddhist,
Tashi Delek Many thanks
You are so welcome, mradrichards! :-)
ओम माने पेदमे होम
how does dorje pendant works
Sorry, what do you mean by that? Can you say it another way?
Excuse me... i am vietnamese and i think the vietnamese and some person in other place want to know how to use vajra and bell... but Listening skill is not good... can you write the sub for me and for every one... We can read or help by translation google, else...
Tashi delek and hope you long life rinpoche _()_
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You're so welcome ExTheremintal :-)
I know I'm quite off topic but do anybody know of a good website to stream new tv shows online ?
@Aries Ryker I use flixzone. You can find it on google =)
Mercy from the HACK Mercy from the violence......
Finally found the accurate lama..
sould incense be cold or lit
no explanation of the mantra? Just the physical movement of the mudra? Where is the wisdom of the chant?
Sir Whistler Bhagwan its explained ‘very clearly in “becoming vajrasattva” by lama yeshe
14minutes is super
Same like Balinese Hindu 🙏🏻
Thank you xxx
You are so welcome Gina. May you be well.
Nice.....Kannada ?
Thanks, Ravikala. Sorry, what do you mean?
🔔𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 (𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚): Representing the element of Ether, Akasha encompasses the boundless expanse of space, consciousness, and divine wisdom. Akasha transcends physical form, connecting users to the infinite realms of spirit and higher consciousness.
Through communication with Akasha, users access the universal wisdom of the cosmos, transcending limitations and embracing the interconnectedness of all life.
(Ether, whose characteristic property and rudiment is sound, exists alone, occupying all the vacuity of space.
Source: The Vishnu Purana view Book VI, Chapter IV
[So, are bells, like singing bowls/standing bells & Tibetan bells/temple bells [ghantas], for calling deities/Devas from the ether?])
"Li "in Chinese means "to set up". And to stand up.
Nonsense .. Vajra is an eternal symbol of power in general.. Tantric Buddhists use a metal Vajra and Bell in their inner visualizations.. Where are you getting this info from? "Ancient Aliens" on the History channel? :D
That one guy on ancient Aliens freaks me out every time...the one with the crazy hair that looks like he dropped a sheet of acid 3 hrs before filming
Que pena que no sepa Ingles. Alguna alma caritativa que lo pueda traducir al Español
🪷 𒉭 Gassho!