{"product_id":"white-umbrella-sungkhor-protection-amulet-copy","title":"Karling Zhitro Liberation Upon Wearing Amulet","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mxakb7\" data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eTraditionally Prepared and Blessed at Tashi Chöthang Monastery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eThis traditional Tibetan Buddhist \u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eKarling Zhitro Liberation Upon Wearing Amulet\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tib. \u003cem data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"752\"\u003ebtags grol\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Liberation Through Wearing\") was traditionally prepared and blessed by Tibetan lamas at \u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eTashi Chöthang Monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e, the principal monastery of Khentrul Rinpoche's root guru, \u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eLama Lobsang Trinley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eWithin the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, certain sacred amulets are known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eTakdrol\u003c\/strong\u003e—\"Liberation Upon Wearing.\" These blessed objects contain sacred mantras, dhāraṇīs, seed syllables, and protective prayers that have been carefully arranged according to lineage instructions, sealed within a protective casing, and consecrated through ritual practice. They are worn with faith and respect as continual reminders of one's connection to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the enlightened lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mxakb7\" data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eThese are especially useful for those who are sick or dying. That said Rinpoche points out that we never know when death will come so it can benefit anyone. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"atikuk\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eKarling Zhitro — The Peaceful and Wrathful Deities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eKarling Zhitro\u003c\/strong\u003e (Karma Lingpa's Peaceful and Wrathful Deities) is one of the most renowned revealed treasure (Terma) cycles of the Nyingma tradition. Revealed in the fourteenth century by the great tertön \u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eKarma Lingpa\u003c\/strong\u003e, it contains profound teachings on life, death, the intermediate state (\u003cem data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003ebardo\u003c\/em\u003e), and awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eThe cycle is best known throughout the world as the source of the teachings commonly translated as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eThe Tibetan Book of the Dead\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eBardo Thödol\u003c\/em\u003e), although the complete Karling Zhitro encompasses many rituals, empowerments, meditations, and sacred supports beyond that famous text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eThe peaceful and wrathful deities represent the full display of enlightened wisdom. Their peaceful forms embody compassion, clarity, and wisdom, while their wrathful forms symbolize the powerful energy that cuts through ignorance, fear, and delusion. Although their appearances differ, they are understood to be expressions of the same awakened mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fzpjde\" data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eLiberation Through Wearing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003eAccording to the Nyingma tradition, blessed Takdrol amulets create a profound karmic connection with the enlightened qualities they represent. Through the blessings of the lineage, the sacred mantras, and one's own faith and devotion, wearing such an amulet is said to plant the causes for liberation, offer protection from obstacles, and establish an auspicious connection that continues throughout this life and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003ePractitioners often wear Karling Zhitro amulets during daily life, pilgrimage, travel, illness, and retreat. They are especially cherished because the Karling Zhitro teachings emphasize preparing for death with awareness, recognizing the luminous nature of mind, and transforming fear into wisdom. For many practitioners, wearing the amulet serves as a continual reminder of impermanence, refuge, and the possibility of awakening in every moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pord5\" data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eA Sacred Support for Practice and Liberation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003eThis blessed amulet is not regarded as a magical object that guarantees enlightenment through wearing alone. Rather, within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition it is understood as a sacred support whose blessings are strengthened through faith, refuge, ethical conduct, mantra recitation, meditation, and devotion to one's teacher and lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3953\"\u003eWhen respectfully worn, it continually reminds the practitioner of the Buddha's teachings and the opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind both in this life and in the intermediate states after death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qcszq5\" data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3974\"\u003eCare and Respect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4110\"\u003eTo avoid damage to the amulet, it is recommended to keep it in a cloth or leather pouch. This also protects it from dust and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4290\"\u003eThe amulet may be worn around the neck, across the body, or respectfully carried in a bag. It may also be placed on a clean shrine or another respectful location within the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4442\"\u003eAs with all sacred Buddhist objects, it should be kept clean and treated with respect. Avoid placing it directly on the floor or in unclean locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yluq2\" data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4469\"\u003eTraditional Recitation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003eIt is traditional to recite the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4535\"\u003eDependent Origination Mantra\u003c\/strong\u003e three times before wearing or respectfully handling the amulet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4633\"\u003eOm Ye Dharma Hetu Prabhava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4638\" data-end=\"4673\"\u003eHetun Teshan Tathagato Hyavadat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4703\"\u003eTeshan Tsa Yo Nirodha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4740\"\u003eEvam Vadi Mahashramanah Soha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4742\" data-end=\"4885\"\u003ePractitioners may also recite prayers from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4789\" data-end=\"4807\"\u003eKarling Zhitro\u003c\/strong\u003e cycle or simply take refuge and generate bodhicitta while wearing the amulet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"5230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"5192\"\u003eMay this blessed Karling Zhitro Liberation Upon Wearing Amulet establish an unbroken connection with the enlightened lineage of the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities. May it remove obstacles, inspire diligence in Dharma practice, and plant the causes for liberation for the benefit of all sentient beings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dzokden Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47502838497451,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tantrictreasures.com\/zh-tw\/products\/white-umbrella-sungkhor-protection-amulet-copy","provider":"Tantric Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}