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History, catalogues, and general presentations


Longchen Nyingtik Lineage Prayers


Gathering of Vidyādharas (Rigdzin Düpa)


Gathering of Awesome Ones (Palchen Düpa)


Vajrakīlaya


The Queen of Great Bliss (Yumka Dechen Gyalmo)

Commentaries

Brief practices of the Queen of Great Bliss


Natural Liberation of Suffering (Dukngal Rangdrol)

Commentaries


The Lion-Faced Ḍākinī (Senge Dongma)


Loud Laughter of the Ḍākinīs (Khandro Gegyang)


The Sealed Quintessence (Tikle Gyachen)

Empowerments


The Blazing Wrathful Guru, Hayagrīva and Garuḍa (Takhyung Barwa)


Hayagrīva


Transference (Phowa)



Other texts



Protectors


Vajrakīlaya: Overpowering the Forces Of Māra, from the Ocean of Gathered Teachings of the Awesome One , by Künkhyen Ngakgi Wangpo, also known as Khenpo Ngkachung.

Empowerment from The Excellent Path of Great Bliss: A Ritual of Offering to the Gurus Based on Vajrasattva, Combined with Activity for the Benefit of Others, by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

s Tantric System Vajrakilaya (Gyuluk Phurba): The Chariot of Blessings: A Prayer to the Lineage of the Tantric System Vajrakīlaya, by Jigme Lingpa

A Very Simple Practice Manual for the Awesome Vajrakīlaya: Overpowering the Forces of Māra (Dupung Zilnon), by Dorje Düdul.

Enjoying the Feast and Sacred Accomplishment Substances, by the Fourth Dodrupchen, Tupten Trinlé Palzangpo.

Prayer to Dzagyal Khenchen Bumthar, composed by the master himself. Khenchen Bumthar (c.1925–2000)

The Common and Uncommon Preliminary Practices, by Jigme Lingpa.

The Preliminaries and Main Practice: A Concise Path, by Jigme Lingpa.

Physical Exercises from Vajra Essence: A Commentary on the Profound Meaning of the Wish-Fulfilling Treasury, by Longchen Rabjam,

A Brief Note on Elaborate Water Torma Offerings, by Jigme Lingpa

A Meditation Guide for the Practice of Vajrakīlaya, by Kyala Khenpo Chemchok Döndrup Tsal.

The Cycle for Accomplishing the One Maṇḍala of White Tārā from Atiśa's Tradition Together with Various Activities, 3. The Ritual for Taking Care of Others: The Permission Blessing, by Ratön Ngawang Tendzin Dorje

-The Sādhana from The Excellent Path of Great Bliss: A Ritual of Offering to the Gurus Based on Vajrasattva, Combined with Activity for the Benefit of Others, by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.

-Lineage Prayer for the Roaring Laughter of the Ḍākinīs, the Chöd Practice from the Heart-Essence of the Vast Expanse

by Jammé Chöpal Gyatso.

A Playful Letter Urging Dola Tulku Tsang to Request the Teachings on the Channels and Winds from Lama Rogdrama Palgeby Patrul Rinpoche.

A Synopsis of the Six Dharmas of the Perfection Stage, also by Patrul Rinpoche.