The Sādhanas of the Longchen Nyingtik

A large section of the Core Texts of the Longchen Nyingtik consists of sādhanas and their associated rituals, empowerment manuals, and commentaries. The following is an overview based on traditional classifications.

Field of Merit from Dodrupchen Monastery

1. Male vidyādharas

a. Peaceful:

Outer: Guru Yoga

Inner: Rigdzin Düpa

Secret: Dukngal Rangdrol

Innermost secret: Ladrup Tikle Gyachen

b. Wrathful:

Blue: Palchen Düpa

Red: Takhyung Barwa

2. Female vidyādharas

a. Peaceful: Yumka Dechen Gyalmo

b. Wrathful: Senge Dongma

Besides these, there is also the sādhana of the Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities called Shyitro Ngensong Jongwa, and the Chö practice called Khandro Gegyang.

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