


The concept of receiving the blessings of the Buddhas is not necessarily tied to the receipt of tangible items or material possessions upon making requests to the enlightened beings. Rather, one is said to have received a blessing when one’s mind transforms for the better. In short, when you come across something that makes you do something which positively changes the course of your life, you have received a blessing.
As such, it is considered a blessing to be able to pay homage, be in close proximity, or even to view any holy relics of the enlightened beings. This is because such holy relics are imbued with enlightened energies and thus bless us by either triggering latent positive imprints within us or implanting such positive imprints into our mind stream.
Some of the most important holy items which are still kept in Tibet are the sacred relics of Lama Tsongkhapa. Lama Tsongkhapa is the emanation of Manjushri, Chenrezig and Vajrapani, and is revered as the single greatest Tibetan commentator, scholar and yogi in the history of Buddhism. Hailed as the “Second Buddha”, he was the enlightened being who founded the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
In fact, so precious and profound were the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa that Dorje Shugden, an emanation of Manjushri, arose as a Dharma Protector about 350 years ago specifically to protect Nagarjuna’s Middle Way Philosophy as taught by Lama Tsongkhapa.
According to Buddhist tradition, holy relics can generally be categorised into three types;
- “Saririka” or physical relics, such as hair, bone or teeth.
- “Paribhogika” or utilitarian relics, which are objects used by the enlightened beings such as their ritual implements, malas, robes or alms bowls.
- “Uddesika” or commemorative relics, such as shrines, statues or images.
In this context, the holy tooth relics of Lama Tsongkhapa which are currently kept in Gaden Monastery and also in Drepung Monastery fall under the first category.
Lama Tsongkhapa’s mala, bell, hat, bowl and yak horn which are currently kept in Drepung Monastery are categorised as the second type of relic. Such personal items of enlightened beings or attained masters are invaluable and auspicious for the special energies of the holy person imbued within. It is believed that such items are an extension of the holy being’s body and akin to having the holy master’s blessings and protection present at all times.

Lama Tsongkhapa’s bowl and yak horn. It is said that the images of the 21 Taras can be seen within the horn.
Last but not least, Khedrub Je’s Yamantaka statue falls under the third category of relics. Holy relics serve to remind us that Enlightenment is possible and that the Buddhas or enlightened beings were once real people. They also promote inculcation of virtues and virtuous deeds.
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THE SKILLFUL METHOD OF THE ORACLE OF VAJRAPANI:
Part One - First Exercise: Purification:
Protector of the Buddha-Dharma Vajrapani is the Buddha of Power holding a Vajra which throws Lightning Bolts of Wisdom Power. Vajrapani is the Keeper of the Secret Oracle Deity whose Chest Mirror repels negativity and transforms into a Lens that magnifies Power. To see and act as the Buddha of Power Vajrapani see clearly through Vajrapani's “Transparent Mirror” and then act with clarity as an Oracle. To cause the Mirror of your Mind to transform from Mirror to Lens you must first rid yourself of The 'Five Obstacles': Aversion, Attachment, Pride, Envy, and Covetousnes. The 'cure', 'trick', 'antidote' is a Purification Practice to see clearly by establishing Objectivity, you polish Vajrapani's Mirror with a contemplative meditation of introspective analysis that polishes and purifies your Mind. Polish your Mind to polish Vajrapani's Mirror to become stainless and transparent, self-reflective like a Mirror, clear and magnifying like a Lens that magnifies your Vision thus beholding all Wisdom in Indra's Net.
To do the precognitive prescient presentement predictions using the Skillful Method of the Oracle of Vajrapani, in your Mind you must first rid yourself of any mental construction of the Five Obstacles to a clear understanding of the Right View by doing a Personal Inventory of the Five Obstacles as ethical transgressions of Thought, Speech, and Behavior in your past, in the present, and predict future inclinations, apply the Antidote and the Wise View appears, which allows the wise right intent to form, which allows right effort to follow, and the right livelihood of successful Oracle Sessions of Prophesy for Client.
To examine your View and Intent, objectively as possible do a contemplative Inventory of 'worst case scenarios' that might lead to you, or by extension other people, to become: Aversive: Anger, hatred; Attached: Possessive, Addictive; Pride: Boastful, Arrogant; Envious: Jealousy, Vindictiveness; Covetous, Manipulative, Controlling. In every instance of identifying an Obstacle then identify and apply the Antidote, then continue to 'role play' and 'run the simulation’ until you can predict any likely scenario and in your Mind's Eye 'see through' and clearly resolve all Obstacles to a transparent view, then you are a 'Seer' and 'Sayer' able to understand and prophess the Karmic Linkage of the Past, Present, and Future of the Subject in question, and now you are like Vajrapani beholding all wisdom in Indra's Net and like Suja you “Cut the Head off of excuses and drink from your vital capacities” as an Oracle unobstructed by the Five Obstacles.
A Vamacharya Skilled Method practice of Self-Reflection in a contemplative meditation of a personal inventory of ethical transgressions of thought speech and behavior in the past present and predictable future, the Goal of the skillful Practitioner is eliminating The Five Obstacles to establish Objectivity which is a necessary prerequisite of Oracle prophesying. In Contemplative Meditation do a past present and predictive future Personal Inventory and with each memory or simulation of ethical transgression of thought speech or behavior repeatedly apply the applicable Antidote(s) of the 'Four Immesurables', and to inform your actions while examining personal transgressions during Personal Inventory utilize Suja as mastery of presence and sacrifice. The Antidote to the Five Obstacles is the Four Immesurables: Meta - Loving Kindness-benevolence, friendliness, amity, good will, active interest in others; Karuna- compassion, mercy, empathy, consideration; Mudita- joy, sympathetic joy, vicarious joy, spontaneous shared Joy; Upaka- Equanimity, equality, peace, a purifying mental state to counteract the Three Defilements of lust, aversion and ignorance. Utilize The 'Four Immesureables' and then 'Suja-ta' utilize the Chinnamunda Effect of mastery of presence and sacrifice to guide your Skillful Method of the Oracle of Vajrapani, which is a Tool for preparing and conditioning the Mind to have successful Oracle sessions with Clients.
THE TWENTY PERCEPTIONS OF THE FIVE COLORS OF THE FOUR VAJRAS:
The Five Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, White:
Blue means space. It is believed that anger can be transformed into wisdom when meditating on this color.
White means air. White can cut the delusion of ignorance and turn it into the wisdom of reality.
Yellow means earth. Yellow transforms pride into wisdom of sameness when visualized in meditation.
Green means water. Green transforms jealousy into the wisdom of accomplishment.
Red means fire. Red transforms the delusion of attachment into the wisdom of discernment.
Source: https://www.tibettravel.org/blog/meanings-of-colors-in-tibetan-buddhism/
Blue is associated with purity and healing. Akshobhya is the Buddha of this color. Ears are the body part that is represented by the color blue. Air is the element that accompanies this color. It is believed, when meditating on this color, anger can be transformed into wisdom.
White is the color of learning and knowledge in Buddhism. It is represented by the Buddha Vairocana. The eyes are associated with white. White is in the elemental group water. If meditated upon, white can cut the delusion of ignorance and turn it into the wisdom of reality.
Red is related to life force and preservation. The Buddha Amitabha is depicted with a red body in Tibetan art. The part of the body associated with this color is the tongue. Fire is the natural element complementary to the color red. In Buddhism, meditating on the color red transforms the delusion of attachment into the wisdom of discernment.
Green is the color of balance and harmony. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of the color green. The head is the body part that is associated with this color. Green represents nature. Meditate on this color to transform jealousy into the wisdom of accomplishment.
Yellow symbolizes rootedness and renunciation. Buddha Ratnasambhava is associated with yellow. The nose is represented by this color. Earth is the element that accompanies the color yellow. Yellow transforms pride into wisdom of sameness when visualized in meditation.
Source: https://www.tibettravel.org/tibetan-buddhism/meanings-of-colors-in-tibet.html
4 Vajra Types:
2 Pole Male 4 Point Vamacharya
2 Pole Male 8 Point Dakshinacharya
4 Pole Female 4 Point Vamacharya
4 Pole Female 8 Point Dakshinacharya
2 Pole (Male) 4 Point (Vamacharya) as seen through the Perspectives of the Five Colors: To gain perspective towards the answer to the question about an issue, or, to gain perspective towards the answer of a question about an Oracular Field Function Prophecy, from a Male Vamacharya Perspective use logic to analyze and reason about the reality of the mundane, material, and practical concerns of the Issue in question or the Prophecy in question as seen through the Filter Lens of each of the Five Colors = 5 Perspectives;
2 Pole (Male) 8 Point (Dakshinacharya) as seen through the Perspectives of the Five Colors: To gain perspective towards the answer to the question about an issue, or, to gain perspective towards the answer of a question about an Oracular Field Function Prophecy, from a Male Dakshinacharya Perspective use logic to analyze and reason about the reality of the Metaphysical, Principal, and Archetypal concerns of the Issue in question, or the Prophecy in question as seen through the Filter Lens of each of the Five Colors = 5 Perspectives;
2 Pole (Female) 4 Point (Vamacharya) as seen through the Perspectives of the Five Colors: To gain perspective towards the answer to the question about an issue, or, to gain perspective towards the answer of a question about an Oracular Field Function Prophecy, from a Female Vamacharya Perspective use logic to analyze and reason about the reality of the mundane, material, and practical concerns of the Issue in question, or the Prophecy in question as seen through the Filter Lens of each of the Five Colors = 5 Perspectives;
4 Pole (Female) 8 Point (Dakshinacharya) as seen through the Perspectives of the Five Colors: To gain perspective towards the answer to the question about an issue, or, to gain perspective towards the answer of a question about an Oracular Field Function Prophecy, from a Female Dakshinacharya Perspective use logic to analyze and reason about the reality of the Metaphysical, Principal, Archetypal concerns of the Issue in question or the Prophecy in question as seen through the Filter Lens of each of the Five Colors = 5 Perspectives;
=20 Perspectives to be examined and analyzed prior to engaging in Oracle Prophecy with Clients;
With these enhanced Oracular Perspectives of the Conditions, Situation, and Circumstances of the Client’s Issue Query, and the Karmic Linkage of the Past, Present, and Future Eventuality for the Client, you the Oracle have the gained the 20 Perspectives as knowledge and wisdom to answer your Client’s Issue Query or Prophecy your Client’s future Time-Place-Person-Event Field Function Eventuality.
Part Three - Third Exercise: Prophecy:
Beholding all wisdom in Indra's Net:
There are two types of dimensions to Indra’ s Net, which can be called Indra’s Net and Indra’s Web: Indra’s Net is the macro-view of the 10 compass directions including intermediate compass directions plus up and down, best conceived as the 6 physical directions North-South-East-West-Up-Down.
Indra’s Net is in the real-time of the Here-and-Now in this three dimensional gross form realm, and expands to three dimensions as a matrix enveloping the Cosmos within which are evenly spaced Jewel nodes that reflect and behold every other Jewel node and reflect and behold what every other Jewel node reflects and beholds. Dissolve your Identity to formless then manifest as Vajrapani inside a Jewel beholding all wisdom and karma in all of the Jewels; then with astral travel teleport to observe the current conditions circumstances and situation of the place and time and person and event in question- the Query of the Client. First determine if what you see is relevant or irrelevant to the Query of the Client, observe that which is relevant, observe if the effects of the Time-Place-Person-Event Query Field Function seems positive or negative or neutral. Observe if the Conditions-Situation-Circumstances of the Time-Place-Person-Event Field Function are: Important and Urgent, or, Important but not Urgent, or, Unimportant but Urgent or Unimportant and not Urgent; if you see only a side profile view then you only have part of the story, so with astral travel teleport yourself to the other sides of the query Field Function. Interpolate the past, compare with present, extrapolate the Future and predict the most likely scenario based on the Conditions-Situation-Circumstances unique and specific to the Time-Place-Person-Event Field Function to answer the Query of the Client.
Indra’s Web is Time-dependent wherein behind you is the past, in front is the future, on all sides are the prevailing conditions, a time-dependent View of a time-place-person-event unique Situation as it changes over time, and the Client’s intended Goal of their desired Eventuality is the Circumstances in the Here and Now. Observe the current conditions, circumstances and situation of the place and time and person and event in question- the Query of the Client. First determine if what you see is relevant or irrelevant to the Query of the Client, observe that which is relevant, observe if the effects of the Time-Place-Person-Event Query Field Function seems positive or negative or neutral. Observe if the Conditions-Situation-Circumstances of the Time-Place-Person-Event Field Function are: Important and Urgent, or, Important but not Urgent, or, Unimportant but Urgent or Unimportant and not Urgent; if you see only a side profile view then you only have part of the story, so with time travel teleport yourself to the Field Function in question, observe, analyse, and reason to Interpolate the Past, compare the Past with the Present then extrapolate the Future and predict the most likely scenario based on the Conditions-Situation-Circumstances unique and specific to the Time-Place-Person-Event Field Function to answer the Query of the Client.
Vajrapani Mantra: Om Vajra Pei! Om Vajrapani Hum. Om Vajrapani Hum Pei! Om Ah Vajrapani Hum Hum Pei! Om Ah Vajrapani yab-yum Vajra Dakini Suja`ta Hum Hum Pei Svaha.
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Sofi
Posted on August 24, 2016 #1 AuthorThank you dorjeshugden.org for this article on Lama Tsongkapa’s holy items. Now I am able to learn of the holy relics falling into three categories, Saririka, Paribhogika and Uddesika. It would be such a blessing to be in the presence of these holy relics as the items had been imbued with the holy energies of the enlightened Masters, in this case Lama Tsongkapa. I have heard before that energies from the holy relics may trigger some imprint and help us on our spiritual path. Which why many Buddhists would make pilgrimage to the holy places that contained holy relics to receive the blessings.
nicholas
Posted on August 25, 2016 #2 AuthorGreat explanation with regards to blessing. One received the ultimate blessing is when one able to transform one mind. In order to be able to do so one also need to collet tremendous merits to support the transformation.
Holy relic not just to serve as blessing but also as a reminder that one has been done such tremendous good deed and their remains have been transform into a precious holy relic. It’s an inspiring blessing item for one to receive them.
Jace Chong
Posted on August 25, 2016 #3 AuthorThank you for the article explaining about the preciousness and different types of relics.
Some people can feel energy but most of us can’t see the existence of it. However, going on pilgrimages to receive blessings by visiting holy items and places have been a holy activity for decades. I believe there must be some positive changes people can witness after getting close in touch with holy items.
May I have the chance to visit places where I can see Lama Tsongkhapa’s holy items with my own eyes.
Pastor Antoinette Kass
Posted on August 25, 2016 #4 AuthorIt is amazing that holy items have such a power that as a relic they can give us positive imprints for the future or trigger positive imprints we have to change for the better. We are usually so much in our samsaric attachments but to know about this potential and power is truly an inspiration.
We need definitely collect more merits so that we increase our chances to meet our Lama and the Dharma back and practice Dharma in all our future lifetimes.
Pastor Ong Moh Mei
Posted on August 25, 2016 #5 AuthorSome people believe in the power held within an item, others believe the power itself is in the believing. I think the human mind is a tricky thing and has the power to be very powerful and there is definitely power in believing. Whether the universe or cosmos held any real law or not, I tend to favor the mind being the governing body.
pammie yap
Posted on August 25, 2016 #6 AuthorLearned 3 new words today, Saririka, Paribhogika and Uddesika!
It is really fortunate that these relics were able to make it to the current monasteries. It would be such a ‘waste’ if it was destroyed in Tibet. After all these years, they are still well preserved and held with reverence.
I truly believe that even to view any holy relics of the enlightened beings is a blessing! It would be even better to be able to see them in the monastery, to circumambulate and make our aspirational prayers.
Eric kksiow
Posted on August 25, 2016 #7 AuthorThank you DS.ORG for this details ( Holy items ) article, i always thought that the holy Relics are from Bone ( highly attained monks or nuns ), here’s explained very clear of Saririka, Paribhogika and Uddesika.
Thank You again
Eric kksiow
Mingwen
Posted on August 25, 2016 #8 Author“As such, it is considered a blessing to be able to pay homage, be in close proximity, or even to view any holy relics of the enlightened beings. This is because such holy relics are imbued with enlightened energies and thus bless us by either triggering latent positive imprints within us or implanting such positive imprints into our mind stream.”
Amazing! Can’t wait to visit these holy places to trigger any hidden imprints within myself , if any, so it can acts as a boost for me to be a better person!
Pastor Henry Ooi
Posted on August 25, 2016 #9 AuthorIt is really fascinating to read of and mind blowing for me to see some of the holy relics left behind by highly realised Beings. It is almost miraculous what these Beings have achieved through their meditation and deeds, and leaving the relics behind as proof of their attainment after they have entered clear light or passed on.
June Kang
Posted on August 26, 2016 #10 Authori wasn’t know that shrines, statues or images is also a holy relics that is commemorative relics namely “Uddesika”. Thank you for the sharing
People always said when you circumambulate the relics, you can feel the energy but i always do not feel any energy when circumambulate. May be i have not merits to received it.
Hope all places which has holy relics, Dharma will flourish and benefit many peoples toward the enlightened mind.
Albert
Posted on August 26, 2016 #11 AuthorIt is amazing, I never know Holy Relics has 3 categories, I only know about relic means relic, any different type of relics are all the same, finally, today I learn that relics has 3 types. I’m very happy to have visited this webpage, I get to learn so much not just Dorje Shugden, but also Dharma.
Relic is not just being holy as to kept the remarkable work from the great beings, it also serve as a tool to triggered our positive imprints so that we will change and walk into spiritual path. No wonder so many Buddhist or Lamas went on pilgrimage to visit the holy sites and holy relics from time to time.
Pastor Chia
Posted on August 26, 2016 #12 AuthorI felt amazing the power compassion of enlightenment after they have enter nirvana, but the essence of enlightenment quality still remind in the world benefiting sentient being. Buddha relic is one of clear example.Many Buddhist country has build the stupa contain of holy relic inside let the people embucirculate around it, because holy relics are imbued with enlightened energies and thus bless us by either triggering latent positive imprints within us or implanting such positive imprints into our mind stream.
Khoo Hou Haw
Posted on August 26, 2016 #13 AuthorIt is amazing that a pure practitioner and great master like Lama Tsongkhapa have the ability to bless us not only by their profound teaching but also their physical relics and objects used by them contain the energy of blessing.
Julia Tan
Posted on August 26, 2016 #14 AuthorI am amazed with the holy items that still well kept by the monasteries until today. I am specially love the Yamantaka statue that belonged to Kedrub Je Rinpoche. So beautifully carved and so details. These are items that have tremendous blessings. Blessings can open up our good imprints and seeds to practice and engage in Dharma so that we can transform our mind and to have the qualities as this holy being had. These holy beings exist for real. They showed us how they achieved realisation and emptiness hence so do we if put follow their foot steps.
Julia Tan
Posted on August 26, 2016 #15 AuthorThese holy items accumulated tremendous blessings from the enlightenment beings himself. Hence they have the power to open up the Dharma imprints and seeds in our so that we will engage and practice Dharma. He were real and here before and these was what He have done and achieved realisation. it is proven. these are steps that we can follow. and by following His way we guarantee can achieve the good qualities that He has.
Alice Tay
Posted on September 1, 2016 #16 AuthorThese holy relics of Lama Tsongkhapa are really given us an eye-opener. These holy items are invaluable and auspicious with the positive energies to bless us by either triggering latent positive imprints within us or implanting such positive imprints into our mind stream. Nevertheless, in order to achieve the enlightenment, we need a qualified guru to teach us dharma. We learn from the guru and practice dharma is become more important to us.
Fong
Posted on November 13, 2016 #17 AuthorBefore I understood the meaning of blessings, the objective of visiting holy sites (pilgrimage) and being near holy ojects like relics of hair, teeth or bones of the Buddha and other holy beings, all these were very touristic things to me.
Now, that I know the meaning behind all these pilgrimages and relics, it is definitely in my bucket list of things to do. It would really be a blessing to be able to view and be near these holy objects of imbued energy from highly attained beings; the energy to trigger aspirations and inspirations to keep continuing in dharma.
It would actually be good if the younger practitioners are able to go on pilgrimage and visit relics of the Buddha and other holy beings. it would be a real blessing to start the dharma journey while young.
Vivian Ong
Posted on May 26, 2017 #18 AuthorThank you for sharing this short yet informative article about Lama Tsongkhapa’s holy items. I agree with the saying “one is said to have received a blessing when one’s mind transforms for the better”. To see or to pay homage to the holy relics of an enlightened being will open up imprints in us so that in future we can practice the Dharma and eventually gain enlightenment ourselves.