Serkym or 'golden drink' is part of the Dharma Protector practice and is a powerful ritual to propitiate Dorje Shugden. This video is a...

Serkym or ‘golden drink’ is part of the Dharma Protector practice and is a powerful ritual to propitiate Dorje Shugden and seek his swift assistance. It is usually performed using black tea, a rare and precious commodity in Tibet.
This video is a step-by-step guide to Dorje Shugden’s serkym offering prayer, and includes extensive explanations of the verses, rituals and benefits of this powerful practice.
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You [Dorje Shugden] have been of great assistance to me my whole life. Many of my works were accomplished because …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden does not help only Gelugpas; because he is a Buddha he helps all living beings, including non-Buddhists.
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
[Dorje Shugden] is a very special protector and very precious, so therefore you have to do puja monthly.
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Just thinking of you clears all obstacles, Mighty Gyalchen Shugden who accomplishes activities, Accept this oceanic torma offering of samaya …
- H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
We received the practice of Dorje Shugden not from an ordinary being, not an ordinary scholar, not an ordinary teacher …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Manjushri. Being so, he will confer the five types of wisdoms, protection from the …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
From the vast mind of Dharmakaya, I invoke upon the guardian Dorje Shugden who blesses my meditation and spiritual quest …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden, you are Manjushri. Your power of keeping the Dharma is like Vajrapani. Vajrapani holds the secret teachings. Vajrapani …
- Kyabje Serkong Dorje Chang
Robes of a monk, crown adorned with rhinocerous leather hat, Right hand holds ornate club, left holds a human heart, …
- H.H. the 5th Dalai Lama
You are the fierce and mighty Dorje Shugden, Who sustains tenpa and tenzin like son, And swiftly fulfills all four …
- H.H. the 31st Sakya Trizin Kunga Lodro
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Fong
Posted on December 14, 2016 #1 AuthorThank you for a very clear explanation and guidance for making the serkym offerings. The explanation for using the different offering like milk and tea is explained helping us to decide which drink for different purpose.
The verse by verse explanation is also very helpful as then we will know when and how to pour the serkym. The serkym will enable us to collect merits so as to be able to receive Protector’s assistance.
A very clear and well explained video.
Alice Tay
Posted on April 17, 2018 #2 AuthorMaking serkyem offering to dharma protectors is popular especially the practitioners those are sincere to seek for swift assistance to clear obstacles and problems. The serkyem offering to dharma protectors also help us to generate merit and a strong affinity with the Protector so that the practitioners would be able to receive his assistance and blessings.
For the serkyem offering, tea is traditionally used. Besides, beer, alcohol, milk or coca-cola and etc are also can be offered as serkyem to dharma protector but water is not advisable.