Dharma Protector practice is central to Vajrayana Buddhism. This video explains the role of the Dharma Protector, which is to help the practitioner clear...

Dharma Protector practice is central to Vajrayana Buddhism and is the third of the Three Roots, which is a refuge formulation in Tibetan Buddhism. The other two are the Guru and the Yidam. Within Tibetan Buddhism, Dorje Shugden is the most recent Dharma Protector to arise, with the specific purpose of protecting Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings on Emptiness. He is regarded as a wrathful emanation of Manjushri.
This video explains the role of the Dharma Protector, which is to help the practitioner clear inner and outer obstacles and also to provide suitable conditions for the practitioner to conduct his practice with minimum distractions.
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Glory of the wisdom, compassion and power of infinite Buddhas, Miraculously powerful protector of Manjusri Tsongkhapa’s Teachings, Arisen as a …
- H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
People who have this Shugden initiation and people who practice Dorje Shugden, those people have very great, successful meditation and …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
When we rely on Dorje Shugden, all things around us – entourage, people, friends, finances, needs, spiritual development, meeting the …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden is a fully enlightened Buddha. His speech is that of Dharma and his mind abides in Dharmakaya. His …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
First you [Dorje Shugden] gave me a highly qualified Spiritual Guide, Under whom I studied and practiced Dharma. When through …
- H.E. Gyara Tulku Rinpoche
I am grateful to my friends/students always. Therefore I think always how to repay their kindness in this life and …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
If we sincerely wish to experience the benefits of relying upon Dorje Shugden, we must rely upon him constantly over …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Manjushri in angry form, You are the hero in terrifying role. Main of my powerful war gods, You are the …
- H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
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
Because the lamas in Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen’s lineage of incarnations are manifestations of the wisdom buddha Manjushri, and because Drakpa …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
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Posted on September 7, 2016 #1 AuthorDharmapala practice, while not the main Buddha Dharma practice, is nevertheless a significant practice in this degenerated age. This is due to sentient beings’ inherent negative karma accumulated from timeless beginnings. We are always distracted from the path of attainments; which explains why we are still here in the first place. No matter how hard we try, our mind is always unstable and sway from the path. Therefore Dharmapala practice plays a pivotal role to bless us, guide us and protect us on our spiritual progress. And among all the Dharmapala practices, we have the closest affinity with Dorje Shugden, for He and His 32 entourage are swift to assist us cut through the thick of our immense attachment.