Inauspicious signs of homa and how to eradicate them. Acala's vows include: seeing his image, one will attain bodhicitta; hearing his name, one will stop doing evil, listening to his teachings, one will gain wisdom; comprehending his mind, one will reach Buddhahood. Use Acala's 9 syllable mantra and mudra to be free from demonic interference. If disturbed in your sleep, use this mudra at the door and corners of your bed. Great Perfection Dharma (32:27).
Acala (不動明王)
North Bend, WA, USA
2013.06.16
Acalanatha teaching (3:35-22:10). This Vidyaraja's origin is from Vaiorcana Buddha and is head of both Dharmadhatu and Vajradhatu. In Japanese Tantra, Acala has said, "Anyone who sees Acala's body will generate bodhicitta. Anyone who has heard Acala's name would cut off evil and start to do good. Anyone who has listened Acala's teachings would gain great wisdom. Anyone who has practiced the heart of Acala would attain Buddhahood in this lifetime. His right hand holds a sword encircled by a dragon. His left hand holds a Vajra lasso with two seals representing the Dhramadata and Vajradatu. This is the greatest Dharma in Japanese Tantra. Acala can transform into a Vajra fire to burn the practitioner's contaminants and karma. The Vajra lasso can tie enemies so they don't move. The sword can cut off greed, anger, and delusions. He is very ferocious. The gentle mantra (8:37) is for auspicious practices. The fierce mantra (9:29) is for wrathful practices. Mudra (12:20). Acala practice can be used to subdue yourself to avoid extreme bliss or grief to achieve the unmovable mind. This mind is unmoved by the eight winds (prosperity, decline, disgrace, honor, praise, censure, suffering, and pleasure) and maintains bodhicitta. The nine syllable mantra and mudra of Acala (17:00), "ling bin dow zu ze zun rlei zai chian" 4 vertical, 5 horizontal can create a protected space.
Acala (不動明王)
North Bend, WA, USA
2016.08.07
Purification and returning to purity. Guru Padmasambhava as well as all lineage gurus of the four sects of Tibetan Tantrayana were lotus born, or Padmakumaras. Explanation of Padmakumara mantra (6:41-10:14). Don't mistake the mantra of Padmakumara for being Grandmaster Lu's heart mantra. It is not, and is the general mantra for all lotus born beings. This mantra, "Om, guru, lian-shen, siddhi, hum" means, "Great teacher of the universe, born from a lotus, in the pureland, has accomplishment." Intro to Acala (10:53). Lamdre teachings (19:47).
Padmakumara and Purify
蓮花童子總持法和還淨法灌頂
North Bend, WA, USA
2016.08.14
Acala is the first, foremost, and greatest of the wisdom kings. The retinue of Acala is uncountable. Guru explains how he uses the 4 verticals and 5 horizontals mudra and how he transforms a net of light to protect oneself during sleep. Teachings on Lamdre (29:55). Guru explains the relation between a mandala and empowerment. For example, Acala mandala can be represented by the Sanskrit syllable hāṃ (32:40). Guru explains how we should prepare for receiving empowerment (35:55). To prepare for empowerment is normally lengthy and troublesome to purify the body, speech, and mind. True empowerment is not a simple matter because it involves planting the seed of the deity in one's heart. Guru doesn't not care about whether True Buddha School exist or not because maintaining pure body speech and mind is most important.
Acala (不動明王)
North Bend, WA, USA
2018.06.10
Intro to Acala practice for next week. Nagarjuna Homa was performed and his background is discussed.
Nagarjuna Uncommon Practice
North Bend, WA, USA
2018.06.17
Acala Homa
Acala (不動明王)
North Bend, WA, USA
2023.01.01
Living Buddha Lian-sheng presides over Five-Colors Acala Ceremony, discourse Vimalakirti Sutra, and bestow empowerment for Five-Colors Acala Uncommon Practice.
