Question asked by Anonymous.
Hello pastors can a Mahayana Buddhist incorporate Tibetan practices recommended by Tsem Rinpoche? Like vajrasavatta practice and Dharma protector practises. Our grand master permits us to incorporate any Buddhists teachings. I just wanted to know if Tsem Rinpoche allowed Buddhists of other schools to adopt some of his teachings.
Dear Anonymous,
If your own teacher has given you permission to include Tibetan Buddhist practices, then you may. Anyone can practice the methods on this site as shared by Tsem Rinpoche. Yes, Vajrasattva practice and Dharma Protector practice will be a good addition to your normal prayers.
Something that we often forget is that Tibetan Buddhism or the Vajrayana tradition is actually a part of the Mahayana tradition. So, even though you incorporate these deity practices, you must practice the Dharma taught by your teacher very well – developing compassion and wisdom, becoming a better person and transforming the mind. These the are the core of all Mahayana teachings. We should live and strive in these, and then our deity practices will be more beneficial. I hope this helps.