Based on the sutras, vinaya, and esoteric teachings, I will briefly present the proper way to serve one's teacher. Those who hear this with joy and a pure heart Will attain the Vajra Wisdom of the Tathagata.

If one respectfully serves the empowerment master three times daily, It is equal to making offerings to all the Buddhas in the ten directions.

With the utmost respect, join your palms, holding flowers, Scatter them upon the mandala, and bow with your head at his feet.

If the teacher is a layperson or newly ordained, Place sutras and images before him to dispel doubts and slander.

A monastic disciple should serve with a constantly pure mind, Rising to greet him when he arrives, except during formal prostrations.

Both teacher and disciple should carefully examine each other's suitability. If not examined beforehand, both incur the fault of transgressing the Dharma.

If one is prone to anger, lacking compassion, greedy, or distracted, Arrogant, fickle, or prideful of lineage, they should be discerned and avoided.

One with full precepts, patience, compassion, wisdom, Respectful and without deceit, who understands esoteric rituals, Is learned in various treatises, comprehends the nature of mantras, The activities of the mandala, realizes the ten suchnesses, and whose faculties are pure.

If a seeker of Dharma disparages the teacher, He slanders all Tathagatas and will constantly meet with suffering.

Due to intense ignorance, he will receive immediate retribution: Afflicted by malevolent stars, bound by severe illness, Oppressed by royal law, bitten by poisonous snakes, Harmed by enemies, thieves, water, or fire, seized by non-humans, The Vinayaka demons constantly creating obstacles. After death from this, he will fall into the lower realms.

Do not cause the Acharya even slight distress. Those who foolishly oppose him will certainly fall into Avici Hell, Enduring various extreme torments—too dreadful to describe. Through slandering the Acharya, one dwells there constantly.

The Acharya upholds the treasury of the true Dharma. Therefore, with single-minded focus, never disparage him.

Constantly serve and make offerings to the Acharya, Generate a respectful mind, and obstacles will be removed.

Moreover, toward the teacher, joyfully practice generosity, Not sparing even your own body, let alone material wealth.

For countless eons, he practiced with fierce diligence. Now he has attained Enlightenment—this is extremely rare. He guards his profound vows, makes offerings to all Tathagatas. Revere the Acharya as equal to all Buddhas.

If you possess supreme treasures and jewels, Seeking unsurpassed Enlightenment, offer them sincerely. Making offerings to the Buddha and the Acharya, With each thought, merit constantly increases. They are the supreme field of merit, swiftly yielding the fruit of Enlightenment.

A Dharma seeker thus endowed with precepts and the virtue of patience, Who is not deceitful toward the teacher, will attain Vajra Wisdom.

Stepping on the teacher's shadow incurs a fault like destroying a stupa. Sitting on his seat, using his belongings, or riding his mount is an even greater offense.

If the teacher gives instruction, receive it joyfully. If you are unable, explain yourself with kind words.

By relying on the teacher, all endeavors succeed, Bringing present happiness and rebirth in heaven. How dare one disobey his command!

Guard the teacher's possessions as your own life. Treat his attendants with constant respect, as you would close kin.

Do not appear before the teacher with head covered or riding a mount, With legs crossed, hands on hips, sitting or reclining at ease.

If an occasion requires you to sit, do not stretch out both feet. Always maintain proper decorum. When the teacher rises, rise quickly.

When he is walking, do not follow step-by-step. Stand properly to the side. Do not spit or sneeze carelessly.

Also, do not engage in private chatter before the teacher, Or in nearby laughter, singing, dancing, or performances.

Whether asked to sit or rise, do each calmly and respectfully. On dangerous paths, inform him and walk ahead.

Do not show signs of fatigue in his presence, Crack your knuckles, or lean against pillars or walls.

For washing clothes, feet, bathing, and such matters, First inform the teacher. Do not let him see you doing them.

Also, do not casually utter the teacher's name. If firmly asked, indicate just one character.

If the teacher assigns a task, await his instructions. Remember constantly the duties you are to perform.

If laughing, coughing, or yawning, cover your mouth with your hand. If you have something to report, speak softly with a bow.

If laywomen come with pure hearts to hear the Dharma, Join palms with decorum, gazing attentively at the teacher's face. Having heard, uphold the teachings, abandon pride. Be like a new bride, with lowered gaze and modesty.

Toward adornments for the body, generate no attachment. Whatever is not in harmony with virtue, resolve to keep distant.

Constantly admire the teacher's virtues; do not seek out minor faults. Following him brings accomplishment; fault-finding harms oneself.

Giving teachings to disciples, performing mandalas and homa rituals— If dwelling in the same town as the teacher, do not act without his instruction.

Any pure offerings received from teaching the Dharma, Dedicate them all to the teacher, to be used as he obtains them.

Do not accept fellow students or Dharma heirs as your own disciples, Nor receive service or reverence before the teacher.

When offering something to the teacher, present it with both hands. If the teacher gives you something, receive it respectfully upon your head.

Diligently cultivate your own practice, constantly remembering it. If others act contrary to the precepts, instruct them with loving speech.

If unable to follow the teacher's command due to illness or reason, Explain with a bow and consultation. Then there is no fault.

Always bring the teacher joy, free from troublesome matters. Practice this diligently. Fearing verbosity, I will not elaborate further.

Thus spoke the Vajra Tathagata himself, And other teachings clarify: relying on the teacher brings accomplishment.

If a disciple is pure and takes refuge in the Three Jewels, Even if his life is ending, the teacher should expound the essential Dharma, Transmit the esoteric teachings, making him a true vessel of Dharma. If one recites them visibly, he incurs a root offense.

If one can follow the teacher's conduct and learn, All merits will be accomplished. By this merit I have gathered, May all beings swiftly attain Buddhahood.