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The monks at Dzamthang to performed a puja for Ksitigarbha in front of Lama Yonten Zangpo's stupa. Khentrul Rinpoche has instructed that this puja and sadhana are good to help with natural disasters and earthly diseases. It's also good to perform them for any of your loved ones to help prevent them from going to the lower realms.
The recordings include the monks chanting 2 Sadhanas. One of them is the practice that Khentrul Rinpoche bestowed on students during the recent empowerment which you can use for practice.
Sādhana of the Noble One Kṣhitigarbha, A Source of Fulfilling All Desires For the Inhabitants of the World by Tāranātha and Lodrö Drakpa
Fast and slow versions of the chanting and a version with more repeating mantras.
About Kṣitigarbha
Kṣitigarbha is one of the four principal bodhisattvas in East Asian Mahayana Buddhism, alongside Samantabhadra, Manjusri, and Avalokiteśvara. His name translates to “Earth Treasury”. Kṣitigarbha is renowned for his vow to instruct all beings in the six worlds between Gautama Buddha’s death and Maitreya’s rise. He also vowed not to achieve Buddhahood until all hells are emptied. As a result, he is often seen as the bodhisattva of hell-beings, as well as the guardian of children and the patron deity of deceased children and aborted fetuses in Japanese culture.
BENEFITS OF THE PRACTICE
Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Pūrvapraṇidhāna Sūtra outlines the merits of practicing with Kṣitigarbha. The sutra suggests that those who follow its teachings will attain inconceivable merits and benefits. This practice can also aid in dissolving immeasurable negative karma.
Protected by the Naga Kings. Merits increase daily.
Gather the causes of the Bodhisattvas. Bodhi does not degenerate.
Clothing and food are abundant. Diseases do not approach.
Away from water and fire disasters. No thieves and misfortunes.
Being respected. Gods and ghosts assist and help.
Rebirth into men. Become powerful and influential like a princess.
With upright and good looks. Often born in heaven.
Become an emperor. Innate wisdom.
All requests are granted. Relatives and family are joyful.
All obstacles are eliminated. Escape from the karmic world.
All places are accessible. Dreams at night are peaceful.
The deceased are free from suffering. Receive blessings in future lives.
All saints praise. Intelligent and sharp-witted.
Full of compassion and loving-kindness. Ultimately attain Buddhahood.