Recitation and Protection Dharma for All Sections
Vajrabodhi's Transmission to Initiated Disciples
Before you begin reciting, first protect yourself and set the boundary. Clear your thoughts and visualize the holy figure of your chosen deity. Arouse a heart of compassion, feeling sympathy for all living beings. Make a great vow, dedicating your practice toward enlightenment. Only then should you begin the recitation.
When first entering the practice space, First establish the sacred vow, Place it upon your own head, Then bow to all Buddhas in the ten directions, To the great compassionate ones of past, present, and future, And all the merits they have gathered— With palms joined, rejoice wholeheartedly.
Oṃ Vajra Padma Vi
Having thus established protection according to the Dharma, If any breach or violation of the samaya has occurred, Secretly recite the words of the Vajra of Soma, And confess all faults and transgressions in the time of repentance.