Question asked by Theresa
Hello to all pastors,
I have a question regarding the daily sadhana , I purchased the book diamond path on vajrasecret and some chakras. While I am reading the daily sadhana(short version ). I don’t have altar but I have the image of Dorge Sugden from vajrasecret. Since I can’t perform all the sadhana can I recite(sincerely read)do the refuge( by doing), the four immeasurable, Je Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga, kanshang/kawang, mantra recitation, praise of the protector dorge shugden and the dedication. Remember I dont have empowerment or initiation. If this is not possible can I just recite the Migstema and Dorje Shugden 1 mala per day. I am just new to buddhism we dont have Monastery or temple in my country. Thank you
Best Regards,
Theresa
Dear Theresa,
Thank you for your question. In regards to the Diamond Path sadhana, you can engage in the entire sadhana. It is a sadhana that does not require any form of initiation. We do have a book regarding the practice here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/products/the-dorje-shugden-handbook it explains things in more detail to make your practice more powerful. Alternatively, we have an article here that has many explanations regarding the practice of:
Lama Tsongkhapa:
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/me/tsongkapas-daily-practice-video-commentary.html
Dorje Shugden Teaching Videos:
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/dorje-shugden-teaching-videos.html
You can enage in the sadhana without needing a physical altar, although it is best to do it while having an altar with offerings. The only two prayers that you should skip are the torma offering (if you don’t have any torma offerings) and the serkym offering (if you don’t have any serkym offering). But for the serkym offering, even if you don’t have the actual serkym set, you can use a canned drink or make your own set. You can place a tall glass in a bowl and use that as your serkym set. You can learn how to engage in the serkym practice in the teachings videos above.
I hope this helps. I pray you make a very strong connection with Lama Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden, it will help your spiritual progress for sure. Thank you.