Atisa

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  • Entering into the Two Truths — AtisaA foundational Madhyamaka verse treatise by Atiśa Dīpaṃkaraśrījñāna on the two truths — conventional and ultimate — in the tradition of Nāgārjuna and Candrakīrti. Composed at the request of the King of Suvarṇadvīpa. First freely available English translation from Tibetan (Tengyur D3902).
  • Praise of the Vajra-Desire Commitment of Noble Gaṇapati — AtiśaA tantric praise by Atiśa (982–1054) to the Buddhist Gaṇapati — the elephant-headed deity as an emanation of Avalokiteśvara. Three-faced, six-armed, raining jewels. First English translation.
  • Stages of the Guru’s Activities — AtisaA concise manual for initiating disciples into the Mahayana bodhisattva path. Composed by Atisa Dipamkara (982-1054 CE), this text outlines the sequence of the guru's activities: generating faith, explaining bodhicitta, performing the seven-branch practice, generating aspiring and engaging bodhicitta, training in the six perfections, and sealing with aspiration prayers. First English translation.
  • The Rite Before Recitation and Scripture Reading — AtisaA short liturgy by Atiśa to be performed before studying any Buddhist text. The practitioner confesses the limitation of their own wisdom and prays that the sound of the Dharma bring all beings to the fearlessness of a Tathāgata. First English translation.
  • The Rite of Confessing Transgressions — AtisaA three-vehicle confession liturgy covering prātimokṣa, bodhisattva, and tantric samaya commitments. Composed by Atiśa (Dīpaṃkara Śrījñāna). First English translation.
  • The Rite of Making Tsha-Tsha — AtisaA liturgical manual for making tsha-tsha (small clay votive stūpas) according to the Pāramitāyāna. Composed by Atiśa Dīpaṃkara (982–1054 CE), the rite transforms devotional craftsmanship into Buddhist practice: generating bodhicitta, reciting dhāraṇī, stamping the mold, offering, and dedicating merit. First English translation.
  • The Stainless Jewel Letter — AtishaA letter of Buddhist instruction from Atiśa Dīpaṃkara to King Niryā-phala of Magadha, covering the entire path from ethical conduct through meditation to ultimate awakening.