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Homage to Lokevara! I prostrate to the Unsurpassable Subduer, the

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As prophesied by Buddha Amityus who grants the siddhi of longevity

and wish to lead beings, I too shall go for refuge to Buddha Amityus.

Having discarded my physical body, may I take birth in the Land of Bliss.

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Through the power of completing unlimited prayers, whose qualities

VMay I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, whereAmitbha, the Leader

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, a precious land as smooth as

the palms of our hands, encircled by golden lattices and filled with many

marvelous lotuses.

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, where from the top of each

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, where trees of all varieties are

made of seven precious substances appearing colourful and in good form,

delightful to behold, pervaded in all directions by pleasant sounds.

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, where many kinds of flocks

One who has Passed Beyond, the Foe Destroyer, the Fully and Perfectly

Enlightened Buddha, the one of boundless life and wisdom called the

King of Majestic Brilliance.

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As written in the Sukhvat-stra, through your unsurpassed power

lotus limitless light-rays radiate, emanations of the Buddhas of the ten

directions spreading from all places.

like strings of beads are praised by all the Buddhas of the ten directions,

may I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat.

and immortality for the benefit ofall those migrating beings inflicted by

birth, aging, sickness and death, I too shall say this prayer of aspiration

from previous lives: Whicheverbeings in this world-system hearmy name,

may they arrive in my field, without turning back for even a single lifetime.

of Men, dwells, Avalokitevara, the powerful one Vajrapi, and many

other countless Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

of birds are manifestations of the Sugata, producing melodious sounds

and praises, recalling the Protector of all beings.

A PRAYER FOR BIRTH IN SUKHAVATI

BY DOLPOPA

7/27/2019 A Prayer for Birth in Sukhvat , by Dolpopa

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, where delightful streams

endowed with sweet fragrance sing constant praises of the qualities of the

Subduer.

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, where gods and humans withgolden complexion, attired in beautiful clothes and decked with ornaments,

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, where nourishment, clothing,

bedding, medicine, monastic robes, and jewelled mansions manifest the

moment one wishes them.

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, where material offerings, such

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat, where one attains

XVMay I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat and directly discern, at the

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May I spontaneously arise in Sukhvat when I and all others are about

to die, and Amitbha, the Leader of Beings and King of Dharma, along

with hundreds of ordained monks appear lovingly before me and encircle

me.

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Having seen the Protector and his retinue, may there spring to

my mind the highest joy, and with no loss of awareness, may I

spontaneously arise in Sukhvat.

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May these aspirational prayers be fulfilled through the blessings of

enjoy immeasurable bliss in the practice of the dharma.

as canopies and banners, and whatever one desires, appear instantly

through the power of the aspirations of the Protector.

supernormal powers, such as clairvoyance, clairaudience, retrocognition,

and superior intelligence.

moment of death, the prophesy granted by ninety-nine million and a

thousand rejoicing Buddhas extending their hands in salutation.

Avalokitevara, King of the World, through powerful prayers to the sourceof all phenomena, the great force ofAmitbhas blessings, the power of

whatever merit has been accumulated by all beings, the blessings of the

Mahmudr of Clear Light, and the blessings of the truth of the Three

Jewels. No sooner have I discarded this impure body, may I spontaneously

arise in Sukhvat, and soon after being born there, may Icomplete the

ten levels and engender emanations in all directions to serve others.