Short White Heruka - Gaden for the West

A SHORT SADHANA OFWHITE HERUKA LONGEVITY PRACTICEAccording to the pure and unbroken lineage tradition of the Gelug masters ofTibetan Buddhism.Composed by Jetsun Ngul.chu Dharmabhadra(1772 – 1851 C.E.)This sadhana practice is intended only for those peoplewho have received this White Heruka Highest Yoga Tantrainitiation from a qualified Lama.Gaden for the WestVersion 1.8May 2005

DedicationA Short Sadhana Of White Heruka Longevity PracticeThrough the merit generated by my requests, offerings, practice, and praises,Through Heruka's vast compassion, which is like a white cloud,And through his unending rain of blessings,May the resultant karma of performing this longevity practice ripen.In future lives may we always obtain a perfect human rebirth,The guidance of qualified Vajra Masters,And the opportunity to practise profound and extensive Dharma.May we eventually become spiritual guides for all sentient beings.Prayer for AuspiciousnessMay everything be auspicious.May we encounter all the favourable conditions provided byGurus, Yidams, Dakas, Dakinis, Dharma Protectors,The precious jewel, the beneficent vase,The wish-fulfilling cow and the wish-fulfilling tree.5

May 2005 Ver. 1.8ColophonAuthor’s ColophonThis sadhana was compiled by Bhikku Ngulchu Dharmabhadra, who describes himself as "doingcrazy things" according to the teachings of Lama Umapa Pawo Dorje, and of the All-Knower, HisHoliness the second Dalai Lama, Gendun Gyatso; and of His Holiness the fifth Dalai Lama, LosangGyatso; and of His Holiness the third Panchen Lama, Losang Yeshe; and of the Very VenerableLosang Tendzin Pel Zangpo.Translator’s ColophonThis sadhana text was translated by the Ven. Zasep Tulku Rinpoche and edited by the KinkaraYab, William Phelan.Gaden for the West ColophonThis english version of “A Short Sadhana of White Heruka Longevity Practice” is compiled from avariety of sources. Under the kind supervision of the Venerable 13th Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, thisGaden for the West (GFTW) version has been edited by Chuck Damov and formatted by Peter Lewis.Please forward editing suggestions / corrections to chuckdamov@yahoo.ca , and formattingsuggestions / corrections to peterl@netidea.com .Updated versions will be available on the web.We dedicate any and all merit of this effort to the study and pure practice of the precious Vajrayanateachings.Endnotes1 HUM H and HRIH h are the seed syllables respectively of White Heruka and Red Vajrayogini. The HUM H ison the right.2 The nectar of empowerment fills one's body. The excess nectar accumulates on top of one’s crown in the form ofAmitabha Buddha3 The Tibetan words[after “…pey”] “Tsey la sung shik svaha” mean “protect the lifespan”. They focus andintensify the life-extending powers of the Heruka mantra.6