The Benefit of the Vajra Sattava Puja by His Eminence Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche: The appointed regent by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa.
The following benefit of this Puja was written by His Eminence Goshir Gyatsab Rinpoche in 1983 and it's English Version. Tibetan Version is produced in PDF.
[English Version]
THE MERITS OF DOR-SEM DHUNG-DRUB AND
AN EXHORTATION TO VIRTOUS ACTION
The revealing of the mandala abode of Dorje Sempa and puja of the recitation of 100 million of the root mantra of Dorje Sempa (Dor-Sem Dhung-Drub) will be performed at the Main Dharma Seat of His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa, Rumtek Shedrup Chokhorling, East Sikkim, India annually during the month of Saga Dawa with effect from this year (1983).
The benefit of this puja is to bring about both temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings as limitless as space, for which the practice of the Noble Doctrine is the only cause. Regarding this, much has been written in both Sutra and Tantra. In short, it can be subsumed under the categories of (1) the accumulation of merit, and (2) the abandoning of non-virtuous action. Many methods for abandoning non-virtuous action have been elucidated, but the most efficacious antidote for purifying non-virtuous actions is the recitation of the 100-syllable mantra. Not only does it purify the minor trans-gressions, but also renders complete purification of the five immeasurable moral evils. As mentioned in Tantra:
"One who recites the 100-syllable mantra can purify
even the five immeasurable moral evils."
It allays the unfortunate circumstances and general unsatisfactoriness of this samsaric world, and its benefits in helping one to complete the two accumulations of merit and wisdom which culminates in total liberation are boundlessly beyond imagination. It is said in Tantra:
"One who recites the 100-syllable mantra accumulates merit equal
to that which adorns all the Buddhas, as numerous as motes of dust."
One will perpetually obtain the precious human body until ultimately attaining sublime Buddhahood. As stated further in the Tantra:
"…..In the end reaching the ultimate goal of Buddhahood."
Similarly, the limitless merits resulting from the recitation of this mantra have been revealed in both old and new Tantric treatises.
There is no other means by which to atone for violations of the Vinaya, Bodhisattva and Tantric vows, and in particular for transgressions in any degree against one's solemn promise undertaken to the Guru's Body, Speech and Mind.
In order to confess and atone for all the failings in maintaining our solemn promise undertaken to His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa, whose enlightened activity encompasses the three times, his devotees the world over and particularly here will perform this puja especially for the swift appearance of the radiant countenance of the Reincarnate, the Dharma King of the Three Realms; thereafter, the Matchless Lord and Crown Jewel of the Kagyu Tradition's immediate return to the indestructible Throne of the Dharma; and for Him to remain for endless aeons in the world turning unceasingly the Wheel of the profoundly sublime Buddhadharma for the benefit of all beings.
Thus, Pal Gyalwang Karmapa, Jesdan Tsogpa is specifically founded for the above-mentioned Noble Causes. And therefore, it is each and every individual's own responsibility for both his temporal and ultimate benefit to make the best of this grand opportunity.
Sd/-
His Eminence Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche
Seat-Holder of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa
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