Proper use of Mala

About this transcript

Much effort has been made to keep to the original words of the Guru, His Eminence 12th
Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche, for it is the source of all blessings. Any mistakes and
omissions are the faults of the clumsy transcriber.

All the “you know” and repetitions constantly shows us the Teacher's care in making sure
that we understand what he says and benefit as best as we can. The fortunate sons and
daughters should know this well. The words were spoken on 18 Feb 2006, in Singapore,
during the auspicious Chinese New Year month.

There are a few mantras written herein. From the ground of faith and devotion, one must
approach a qualified lama to receive the oral transmission to recite them, so that one
receives the lineage shower of blessings and through one's own diligent care yield the fruit
of one's efforts in the practice.

The term “mala” can refer to the whole string of mala, or a single bead, depending on the
context of use.

May this be auspicious and benefit all.

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Tashi Delek! Good evening friends. Very shortly, I'm going to discuss about the
importance of reciting mantra, specially how to use the mala. Because if you use it
wrongly, one may not achieve any benefit, or may not be that beneficial. So it is very
important before we recite mantra or even visualise deity, it is very important to know how
to hold the mala, and firstly how to bless the mala. I'll be explaining one by one in detail,
how one blesses the mala, what are the things we need to avoid during recitation, and
most importantly how to hold the mala when you are reciting the mantra.

Importance of right use of mala

So it is very very important...as a student we may be qualified, and we know all the
preliminary practices that help us to build a strong foundation. But without knowing how to
properly use the mala, then that would be not worth it. It may not bring any benefit
according to the sutra. Without blessing the mala, if you recite mantra about 100 thousand
times or million times, of course, there will be some benefit, but not as much as we wish to
or what we believe. So it is very important we make sure we do the right thing. So that
whatever precious time we put in, it's worth it.

Because many times without knowing, because of our ignorance, we use mala for
counting because we cannot find calculator. So some times we use for counting some
thing. Or some times we use it as an ornament. People like to buy mala, like to wear like
ornament, or different colors, different shades. I've even seen some practitioners use
malas made out of human bones or other animals bones, which is not properly used,
which is not good. In fact, not good for especially beginners. So it is very important. You
know, these things even though you might think less important, but in fact it is very very
important. So we should make sure we do the right one, rightly.

Source of this knowledge

Our discussion will be based on this text. This is something that in Tibet or many part of
the world, many gurus have trust and believe in this text, one of these tantric text, so I will
be basing on this text. The explanation all comes from this text, so in other words, I'm just
translating, not saying any more or less. (Rinpoche laughs). So okay now...you know,
first, what kind of material is good for mala?

Material of the mala

Of course, if you can afford, according this text, the precious one, even made of diamonds
(Rinpoche laughs). Diamonds or all other precious stones, if one can afford it will be very
good, because it is an offering, because mala you cannot use for other thing, you cannot
use for cooking. So you just use for recitation. Of course that is the best. If not possible,
at least the mala should be made out of seeds you know. There are certain ones,
(Rinpoche picked up a mala from Khenpo) I was told it is called bodhicitta. One of the
trees actually has this kind of seed. According to the text, this is the best recommended
mala. Because certain mala should not be used for certain activities. You know...
peaceful, wrathful, power, and increasing activities. They use different malas. But this can
be used for all activities, like this one. (He picks up one mala, then another.) ...Almost the
same (refering to the two malas), made up of seed, or of wood, or from stones, or made up

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of medicine. Medicine you make like a pill and then you make a hole and use as a mala.
That would be the mala I've just shown you.

Malas not to be used

And maybe better not use the mala ... I've seen some people carrying mala like shape of
...skeleton you know. It looks very terrible really. It's like maybe it's use only by the witch
doctors. (Rinpoche laughs) So better not use that kind of mala. And there are malas we
cannot use, depending on the people. For instance according to here, a person who has
committed five boundless offences, like killing parents or taking lives of Bodhisattvas.. you
know. This person who has committed such boundless offences, if this person gives you
mala, you should not use, or a person who is a hunter. You know, some one who hunts
animals, then you shouldn't use. Or someone whose samaya is broken, so one should
not use. Or someone who has stolen mala from somewhere else. If it is given to you, you
should not use. Okay? And mala someone has taken from somebody else by force, one
should not use. And mala that is offered to Buddha, and you take back from Buddha and
you start to use... you should not use. Or mala offered to Buddha's neck, or ornaments,
you cannot remove that and use. And then mala not exact number. For supposed 108
should be 108, less should not use. If one mala is slightly burnt or half is burnt, you should
not use. And supposed you left mala on the floor, and cat or dog jumps over the mala,
then you are not supposed to use. Or mala that's bitten by rat or pet, you should not use.
According to the sutra, if you use that, you may not be able to keep your samaya. That is
very very important. Suppose if you get that kind of mala, you should always wash using
saffron...saffron is it (Rinpoche clarifies if he has used the right term)? Use saffron to
clean it. And you need to bless again. So only mala given by Rinpoches or lamas or
friends, or you buy from the shop. But make sure that it is not stolen from anywhere. So
many things huh. ('huh' is a colloquial sentence ending. Rinpoche laughs)

String specifications

And the string that you use, according to this sutra, especially for wrathful, you should use
intestine of animal. Maybe that you do not use. So you probably just use ordinary string
...you know... which is strong enough. And also it says the mala should not be too small,
or too big, or one should not mix small and big together you know. So it becomes very
difficult to use. And also it says the string ... when you make mala, should not be too
loose. If it is too loose, then it may affect your visualisation and to accomplish your deities
or your progress. It may take a long time. And if the mala is too short, it may affect your
life, you may face obstacles. And if the string is broken, one should not make a knot and
use. Make sure that you change the string. And one should change it less than a day.
Within one day, you should change the string. Okay? And should not be too thick or too
small when you make the mala. The string should be very even.

Making the mala

Okay? And when you this mala, according to this text, on the right side one should
visualise the sun and on the left a moon, symbolising skillful means and wisdom. And the
string itself... supposed you are reciting Tara, the string is always Tara, the main Tara and
all the other malas are entourage of Tara. Yah? Like suppose the string is Tara. If you're

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using for Tara, always visualise the string as Tara, and all these malas as disciples and
the surrounding. You know like Taras there are so many, there are 21 Taras, there are so
many surrounding Buddhas and Boddhisattvas, or even one can say entourage. Then
when you start making this mala, then one should recite “Hung... Hung... Hung...” You
know? Use the string and put inside the hole, when you make mala, you should recite
“Hung... Hung... Hung...” Then, you make, you know. You cannot sing a song and make
mala, or watch TV. Otherwise, not correct. So according to this text, what is the meaning
of Hung?

Hung is a very powerful word. It is able to scatter all our sufferings, eliminate our
sufferings. If it is ego, this mantra can destroy this ego. It is the mantra that destroys the
hook of the samsara. I think the samsara has a hook. So always here, not easy to get
out. So this is one of the reasons why we recite “Hung... Hung... Hung...” I'm trying to go
into details so that at least you can remember half of this whole thing. If I just say half then
you may just get 25 percent. (Rinpoche laughs)

Physical features of the mala

And then sometimes we have this three leveled head (some malas have additional three
beads on top of the biggest bead on the mala), we call this "Dozin". Three levels-- top
most is blue in color, the middle is red in color, the last one which is the base is white
color, it symbolises Triple Gems : Buddha, Dharma, Sangha. Okay?

Blessing the mala

According to Bumkri Dumshey, Gomdu Lingsa , Gom means the vision and Du means
gathered. Gathered Vision, something like that. When we bless the mala, we should be
holding something like this on the left hand. You know, make it like a snake, you know.
Arranged clockwise.. clockwise, and the center one should be standing up like this (hold
the head of the mala, let the other end rest in the middle of the palm and then naturally
drape the remaining of the mala over it, and let the head stand up in the middle of the
heap). Something like snake, like cobra, the center one – Dozin, should be standing up.
Clockwise... and the main one in the center.

Okay? So according to this sutra...I'm trying to go into details you may not remember, but
later I will teach you the short form. Otherwise, you do not have it in English or Chinese,
it;'s a bit difficult to recite. Anyway, first of all we need to purify our two hands, which
symbolises skillful means and wisdom. On the right hand one visualizes sun with a Hung
letter. On the left hand there is a moon disc with a Ah letter. Then we say that... there is a
prayer... if you cannot remember...I'll just give you the short one and we try to get the
longer version. Sitting like this (Vairochana posture) ...Then at that moment.. you raise
your two hands. And then immediately one should visualize that if you are [practicing]
Tara, one should visualize oneself as a Tara. And when you recite, “Om Sobawa
Shuddha Sarwa Dharma Sobawa Shuddho Hung”, at that moment, that ordinary mala you
won't see as an ordinary mala, you see something as special. So in other words, one can
visualize emptiness. From emptiness, one visualizes lotus, then there is sun disc, then
moon disc. And then instantly, there is a Tara there, sitting there. As I mentioned, the
string is Tara, and then all the mala is the entourage of Tara. And from this mala, light
radiates to the pureland, or to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the ten directions and
three times. And this light invites the real Tara and all the surrounding Tara. And this Tara

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dissolves into this mala. Then you know, this mala actually becomes a Tara as I
mentioned earlier. And then when you recite, whatever mantra you recite, it becomes very
powerful.

Okay? I think it is very difficult for you to remember these prayers. Anyway, next time I'm
going to put this also in our daily practice. I'm coming with a longer version. Currently we
have a short version. But I'm coming up with a longer version which is about 100 pages.
Every prayer will be there. Or otherwise, if you cannot remember...hold the mala, on the
right hand visualize sun disc, there's letter Hung. On the left hand, there is moon disc and
a letter Ah. Okay? If you cannot visualize...[just remember that] this symbolizes skillful
means and wisdom. Okay? And then [for the] mala, the string you visualize as yidam –
Tara,and all the mala you should visualize as the whole entourage of Tara. Okay? And
you just visualize that light radiates from this Tara. White, red, blue color lights radiate to
ten directions to all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the 3 times. And this light invites
Tara, dissolves into this mala, and this mala becomes the real Tara. Okay? Once you
have done that, you have blessed the [mala as] Tara. You have this paper with you? You
have to recite “Om Ru Tsi Rama Ni Tra War Ta Ye Hung Phet...Om Ru Tsi Rama Ni Tra
War Ta Ye Hung Phet .Om Ru Tsi Rama Ni Tra War Ta Ye Hung Phet.” ...about 7 times.
That's the moment one should visualize that one has blessed the mala. Okay?

And after that, “Om Su Tra Ti Tra Bad Za Ye Soha...Om Su Tra Ti Tra Bad Za Ye Soha...”
This is also a mantra to invite and dissolve into the Tara. Mala becomes Tara. This is to
bless [it]. And after that, you can use “Om Su Tra Ti Tra Bad Za Ye Soha...Om Su Tra Ti
Tra Bad Za Ye Soha...”..3 times you can recite. And then you can rub the mala with your
hands. 3 times...3 times... you just rub the mala (Rinpoche gestured us to blow on our own
mala whilst he blew on his own mala too)... then done. Okay? And then don't use for
counting.

Using the mala

Okay? According to Urgyen Rinpoche, the way of reciting mantra, if it is peaceful, then
one should place it at the heart. If it is for increasing, close to the navel. And if it is for
power, close to your secret part. And if it is wrathful, close to your thigh. Something like
this (Rinpoche demonstrates) on your left. Yah? So normally, according to this text, if you
cannot do that... or I think the best way is recite like this. (Rinpoche holds his left hand
close to his middle near the diaphragm) Close to your heart....I cannot get taller (Rinpoche
tried to stretch his body a little taller so that those behind can see the posture clearly)
Close to your heart...here... here

Index finger .. like this for peaceful. And if it is for increasing, one should use middle
finger. And for power, you use ring finger. You don't have to wear ring. (Rinpoche jokes)
And then finally for wrathful, one should use little finger. But then normally, according to
text, normally we just use this finger. Index finger. Just like this. It is okay. It covers all
the activities. So this is more commonly used, and it is okay.

Samaya of the mala

So after getting everything right, what is the samaya of mala? Mala also has a samaya.

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One should never part with you. You know mala ... carry it everywhere. Or you can wear
it on the neck. Normally we don't wear it here. (Rinpoche points to the wrist.) Or maybe
you carry it inside your bag. That is very very important.

And you shouldn't show your mala to other friends. “Oh my mala is very good. How much
is your mala? Is it diamond or ...?” You shouldnot compare like that. If you do that,
whatever practice you do, you cannot actually progress in your practice. Especially, a
person who has broken samaya, one should not let these people use your mala. And who
have different samaya, one should not use this mala. And mala should not be used for
counting, for numbers. And without any recitation, you should not just use the mala. And
one should not leave mala on the floor, on the desk, everywhere. It's dirty. One should
hold the mala. Even prayer books it is disrespectful. And if the mala is not same color or
different color, you should not use. You know, sometimes one red, one white, one blue , all
mixed up you know. So that is not right. All the color of the mala should be same. These
are the things you should never be doing. Especially mala is so sacred.

During the time of Buddha, there are many gurus who practice Tantrayana, but they never
show their mala to anyone. So most people don't know what they are chanting and what
they are holding. So as you are able to keep secret, clean and bless full mala, then
whatever you chant becomes very effective. So we know the reason why nothing is
happening because we are not following this. You know? And some times you may leave
your mala in the toilet, or ... everywhere! So that should not be the case okay?

Is it in Xian Jiao [the tradition commonly practiced in northern China] that you are not
allowed to wear the mala on your neck? (Some answer yes) Oh ya I see, maybe different
tradition. So when you are in the temple then you hold it in your hand and when you
outside (Rinpoche gestures wearing mala and laughs) Normally in Tibet we wear on the
neck you know. Ok anyway, these are the things we have to remember. And now...

There are certain things when you recite the mantra, certain things you have to remember
according to this sutra. When you recite mantra... you know why we have to recite 108
times? 100 is required and 8 is “hakong”. Sometimes you missed [some counts] in 100, so
it justs adds up. Extras. Allowance. It is required, because certain ..like Tara or many
practice, has requirement like one million times. So when you “Om Tare Tu Tare Ture
Soha” one million times. So you use a mala,

But things (referring to other objects on the mala) are actually a form of ornaments. These
(a small set of vajra and bell) mean something. Vajra and bell. Because once you
become a vajrayana you are supposed to hold.. keep [a set of vajra and bell]. That is one
of the samaya supposedly. Bell and vajra, you always hold them; symbolizes skillful
means and wisdom. In Tantrayana, it is skillful means and wisdom. Male symbolizes
method aspect of practice, female symbolizes wisdom aspect of practice. Love and
compasssion symbolizes skillful means. And wisdom is wisdom. Wisdom that is free from
darkness of unknowing. Emptiness. It is always combined and practiced.

And according to this text, it also says when you recite a mantra, suppose someone “Hoi”
and you “Oh” (ie. Someone calls you and you acknowledge) you have to add four more
times. Four malas because you have replied. One, two, three, four...Four times okay? If

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“A-HOH!” (a cough) ...five times. If you “Ah...” what do you call that? Yawn! Ya. If you
yawn, during the mantra, three times. And if you sneeze, ten times. And if you spit, one
time. So that's how one should always remember. So that is one of the reason I've seen
many Rinpoches never want to blow. If you blow, you lose the power of the mantra. Like
blowing fire, or insects. It is not good for practice. One should not blow. All these have
effects, they are not just sayings. So we have to remember all these things. Probably you
are talking too much so all the power are lost.

So probably you do everything. (Rinpoche laughs) So are you clear how you use a mala?
You are clear ya. There's so many things to discuss. I will see, maybe the next time I
come, probably the end of the year, maybe it is also good to discuss how we visualize you
know. Last time I teach, probably I've not seen other Rinpoche giving instructions...
maybe only to some advanced practitioners. There are certain methods we need to apply
to make more effective when we visualize. And there are many ways of reciting mantras.
Otherwise, may be it is not that effective. There are few things good for you to remember.

Foods to avoid

According to one of the sacred sutras, it says while you are in retreat or while you are in
Nyun Ney, summer retreat or short retreat. Maybe things are the things if you avoid, then
it is very good. I don't think in daily activities one can really stop these, but according to
here... it was quite surprising you know. You know, if you eat onions, wild onions, nine
days would just go. Nothing will remain with you. And if you eat animal tongue, twenty-one
days and all the mantra would be just gone. And if you eat any kind of onion and pepper,
and a sort of leaf, it has an effect of three days. And if you eat any meat or drink without
any blessing, it will have an effect of five days. Five days whatever mantras you have
recited just gone. These are not so serious. Serious ones are coming now here.

Behaviors to avoid

Lying. And breaking amongst two friends. Something like gossip, like you go to two
friends and you say “he saying something...” it call something...what's the word?
Er...divisive words ya. Divide two friends or sangha. And specially like gossiping, you
know ...even may have permanent effect, that you may recite for many many months or
years and you have no effect. Probably that is happening. And then at least if not totally
damaged, for a long time it will have effect. So when you recite mantra...I think that is one
of the reasons why many times you recite mantra but there's no effect. You know, you
also feel it. You recite Zambala for so many years and nothing's happening you know.
This is because of all these reasons. You have to be a bit careful. And like blowing, even
blowing chewing gum (Rinpoche laughs). Any kind of blowing will affect your practice.
Even like worthless chatter will affect your mantra, so these are the things you have to
avoid. I think the food is very difficult you know. Very difficult. But at least when you are
in retreat, you can avoid.

Food mantra

There is a mantra for food. Om Ah Be Ra Khye Tsa Re Hung. Can you recite the mantra?

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Om Ah Be Ra Khye Tsa Re Hung. This mantra, before you eat, you recite. If you recite
before you eat meat, then it is less sinful you know. The effect is less. And it is also said
that if you recite that you recite this 7 times, this animal, the meat that you have eaten, will
be reborn in three superior state [or realms] : human, god and demi-god realms. So it is
very very good. Before you eat meat, you just try to generate love and compassion to this
animal and recite this mantra 7 times. Om Ah Be Ra Khye Tsa Re Hung Seven times and
then you blow on the meat before you eat ok? But you cannot eat the live ones. That's
different. You cannot eat. Blow on the live and you eat. That's not effective. Make sure
huh. I have to stop all the corners, otherwise, if there is any loopholes then not good huh?

Ok maybe lama will recite the prayers and all of us hold the mala together and you bless
the mala. Not now, afterwards. Any questions?

Question and Answer

Tension of the mala

Question : Rinpoche, yours is loose. You can actually see the string.

Rinpoche : Not too loose. Like comfort, you can use.

Question : But there's exposed string. Are you supposed to have an exposed string?
Rinpoche : Little bit. Not too tight, not too loose. Some have very long. Actually this is
ok. Some are very loose.

Question : But this? Most of ours is like this, without any exposed string.

Rinpoche : One finger [allowance of exposed string]

Secrecy of mala

Question : Sorry. I have another question, Rinpoche. Remember regarding the “never to
be separated from your mala” But then you are supposed to keep your mala secret. So
how are you to carry your mala around and keep it a secret?

Rinpoche You can cover. Cover inside.

Malas for different purposes

Question : Are there two kinds of mala?

Rinpoche We do carry two malas. One to do Mo [ie. prediction] and one for recitation.
You can do that : one is to recite mantra that you keep at home, and one ordinary one that
you carry around. Can do that also.

Question : The other one just for show? (laughs)

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Rinpoche Otherwise you feel that you cannot wear ... I think now it's almost like...certain
things may not apply today. Because Vajrayana is already like in open, not like before so
secret, so I think it is okay, not that serious. But the most dangerous part is like we have
discussed earlier you know. Like proper way of blessing the mala, and make sure that
mala is with you. These are the important things. But certain things may not apply
nowsdays because Vajrayana is already so open.

Malas for different purposes

Question : Sorry, Rinpoche. You mean each mantra before you do, like before you do
Tara you do the blessing, then you do...

Rinpoche Normally, first mala. Like in retreat, they bless everyday. But I don't think you
can do that. If you want, you can do that. The Initial one is better to bless.

Flipping of mala after each round (Tibetan called “leg”)

Question : Rinpoche, when we chant one round is it better to flip over?

Rinpoche: There's no specific mention of that part. Some Rinpoches say we have to,
some say no need. So it's up to you. If you feel uncomfortable then you can turn around.

Chanting Places

Question : Can we chant while we walk on the street or on MRT?

Rinpoche : Yes you can chant, if it is inconvenient, you can chant without mala. You can
keep the mala and just chant.

Chanting before sleep

Question : Even when we sleep we can chant?

Rinpoche : When you sleep you are chanting?

Question : When we lie down before we sleep.

Rinpoche : Before you sleep, ya.

Question : I cannot fall asleep so I just chant.

Rinpoche : Never done this before. If you can... if you cannot fall asleep, you can sit up
and chant. Maybe it's good.

Question : We can lie down and chant, is it?

Rinpoche : You can do that, but normally we don't do that. Using mala?

Question : No.

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Rinpoche : Can. We are supposed to visualize and sleep.

Question : When we chant, we sit down and chant?

Rinpoche : That's what we are supposed to do. The right way. Sit down like meditation
posture and chant. That’s the right way.

Question : Or either standing up?

Rinpoche : Actual way is sitting. Normally we sit and chant. But if there is no space to sit,
or if there's only chairs, you can sit on the chair and chant. Or space to sit, then you stand
up and chant.

Malas with Buddha images

Question : If some malas have Buddha images on them, can we use them?

Rinpoche : Buddha image...ummm...I've seen a lot of people using. I don't know if that is
respectful or not. Sometimes, I've seen, but it doesn't say anything, but I think should be
ok. Afterall you should visualize this mala as a yidam. Body, speech and mind of Triple
Gem. So I think it is okay. That's why mala is not supposed to be kept on the floor. Not
supposed to keep [any how] anywhere. So that is why we are supposed to keep clean.

Turning beads as the mala is being pulled up

Question : Do we turn the beads as we chant?

Rinpoche : It's not specifically mentioned. I think it's ok. Normally, we seem to have
turning. This I don't think has much meaning, but you can do that. You want to turn, or pull
up straight. I'm used to straight up.

Mala to bless people

Question : Someone is in pain or very sick. Can I use the mala to bless the person?

Rinpoche : But I think it's better that you use pictures, Buddha's pictures....You can do
that. There's nothing wrong. It's nothing wrong. It's a holy object. There's nothing wrong,
you can put on the head. There's nothing wrong.

Question : But will it help the person in pain? Does it help?

Rinpoche : It helps, depends on your motivation. How strong is your belief? But definitely
it will help. It will help. Definitely.

Coloration of mala

Question : I have a white mala. After I chant for some time, colors appear on the mala.

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Rinpoche : I think it's ok. I think when it starts getting old... Is it what you mean?

Question : Colors appearing on the mala.

Rinpoche : You imagine, or it's there. Is it there still? But I think it's ok. Maybe it's an
auspicious sign. You take it as everything as good. Positive. Auspicious. Don't think that
“something or some spirit is possessing my mala”. (Rinpoche laughs) So as long as you
think it as something positive. It's ok. So you should not use at all malas made of bones,
especially carved with skulls, human heads. It looks ... even we don't use that kind of
mala.

Breaking of the mala

Question : If a mala [string] breaks, is there meaning or no?

Rinpoche : Depends. Sometimes the string is too old and it breaks, but sometimes ... if
you have some doubts then there might have some meanings. Sometimes could mean
something. Possible. Probably they say that when your whole energy is down, something
unfortunate is going to happen to you then your mala may break. Is some sort of sign.
But normally... it depends... if the string is too old, you should just change to avoid all
these. Better. Even our malas, sometimes break. I always change, I never think anything.
But if you start thinking definitely it will have some effect. That's how we are made of.
Everything is a projection of mind. So when you made of something, definitely you will
have some good or bad effects.

Portion of mala on floor

Question : Sometimes when we are tired, our hands are on our knees and the parts of the
mala drapes over the floor. Is it ok?

Rinpoche : Not so good. Not supposed to be on the floor.

Question : But we are still holding it.

Rinpoche : Not supposed to touch the floor, according to the text.

Generalised Benefits of Reciting with mala

Now maybe I'll [talk] about the very generalized benefits when you recite mantras. What
are the benefits that we are going to gain? Ordinary and extraordinary benefits. Here it
relates to many animals. During that time, there's danger of animals. Now there is almost
no animals, only human animals. All the wild animals run away already. So here it says if
you recite a mantra, one will be protected from sickness, famine, fire, danger from water,
danger from war, weapons, one is protected from all kinds of punishments, unnecessary
punishments; not the necessary ones. And unexpected deaths. These are the eight
ordinary accomplishments and six wealths. What are the six wealths that we would

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accomplish from such practice?

Six Wealths

1. We will live long life.

2. We will accumulate lots of merits.
3. We will look very graceful, powerful.
4. Everybody will admire you, respect you.
5. You will have lots of friends.
6. And you will accumulate lots of wealth.

These are the six wealths.

Four motivations

1. Everybody will see you as parents, so they will love you, care for you, admire you,
like you.
2. And everybody will see you as a guru, so they will respect you. This is second.
3. And then everybody will see you as a very powerful person, like a king, so
everybody will be afraid, or scared to talk to you or harm you.
4. And everybody will see you as a friend. Everybody will be very friendly with you.

Can you remember? Stop here. Full stop.

1. And destroying all these negative forces of evil beings that harm you. When they
see you they will be so afraid to be near you. The first.
2. Second, you will be able to chase them away.
3. You kill them. Not killing in anger, but killing in compassion.
4. And then you are able to call them.

These are the benefits.

Eight accomplishments

Then these are the eight accomplishments. These are always discussed. Benefits are
always explained in many Tantrayana teachings.

1. Medicinal Eye lotion. Not to look pretty. Different. Eye Lotion. When you use this
eye lotion then you are able to see through the ground. What is there? Is there any
gold mine or whatever under ground? You are able to see everything. This is the
first accomplishment.

2. Then Kangyok. "Kangyok" means once you have this, you are able to walk very
fast. Like ordinary people can walk about one kilometer, maybe you can walk about
20, 30 , 40 or 100 kilometers.

3. Then you hold a wisdom sword, you are able to fly. You can come to Sikkim.
(Rinpoche laughs)

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4. You are just able to go under ground, with a physical body you can just go
underground, nothing obstructs you.

5. There is also a pill that when you hold that you are able to do so many things,
miraculous things. You will have miraculous power

6. You are able to go to many places of daka, dakinis, purelands.

7. You become invisible man. Nobody can see you, you just disappear, even if you
are standing in front of us. Nobody can see you – invisible man.

8. Finally, “tru'len “ that you are able to absorb the nature of four elements. There are
some people, some gurus who don't have to eat because they can do that. You
can absorb the energy, something like extract you know, extract from the four
elements. You don't have to eat, you don't have to drink. Always healthy, strong,
energetic, because you are extracting the energies of the four elements or five
elements. So you are able to do that. So these are the benefits that one can
accomplish, even though you may not have become a Buddha but you will have
these you know. And of course the ultimate accomplishment is to become a
Buddha.

There's so much to discuss, what we will do perhaps at the end of the year, probably I will
like to discuss how we visualize you know. There are certain things like purity, clarity and
holding the pride of being a Buddha. So we will be discussing all these important things.
How you should recite the mantra? Not too fast, not too slow, not with forceful voice, not
too rough, not too soft. There are many things to discuss. Anyway, maybe we do not
have enough time. So when I come October, end of October, after America, I'll come to
Singapore. That time we will discuss, we will have two days, I will discuss from this book
and also about meditation - Vipassana and Shamatha. Make sure that whatever you
have learnt until now, keep reciting, use the mala the right way, keep the mala clean.
These are the things we have discussed today. You should try to remember. Thank you
very much. I'll be leaving I think 22nd of this month. Until I see you the next time, I just
wish you all the best.

Special Phurba Blessing

I show you this one. Kilaya. This was taken out by one of the terton, known as terton
Rolpe Dorje. It was inside the throat of Kalarakcha, a demon in a lake in Qinghai. Actually
he took it out from the throat of this demon. It is a very old phurba. It is not human made,
not man-made. I think maybe this is er...looks like a snake. Because that time you know
when he entered the lake, he said, ”Whatever happens don't make noise.” Once he
entered, suddenly the lake started churning. So many frogs and lives get thrown out of the
lake. So everybody got so scared, so shouted,”Ay!!...What's happening to our guru?”
That time he was almost reaching Kalarakcha, who was sleeping. When he reached
there, suddenly Kalarakcha woke up and release a breath. His face [the terton's face]
became black, poisoned. At that moment, he took out this [the phurba] and many texts
from the demon. At that time, everything was thrown out. Everybody run away, they

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never thought to carry things that were thrown out. One of the attendant, he grapped one
frog. He grabbed and ran away. Later, [it] became a precious stone. So this became one
of the main object of the temple.

If I wear it like this...a ring...like this...a phurba.

The event concluded joyously with the blessings from Rinpoche, followed by long life
prayer for the Guru and dedication of merits and finally a generous supper given by the
host. Rejoice!

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