Toh 793The Dhāraṇī for Accomplishing Goals
Pāli / Sanskrit:[no Sanskrit title]
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An Exposition of the Scripture Containing a Formula for Accomplishing Aims
Background
The Scripture Containing a Formula for Accomplishing Aims (Toh 793) belongs to the Kangyur—a collection of tantric scriptures translated from Sanskrit into Tibetan. In the Vajrayāna tradition, scriptures of this kind are commonly taught by the Buddha, exalted bodhisattvas, or deities of the maṇḍalas (called kyilkhor in Tibetan). These are not teachings for the ordinary Sangha, but are reserved for practitioners who have entered the Tantras, especially those who have received empowerment, transmission, and instruction (Tibetan: wang, lung, tri) from a lineage master.
Dhāraṇīs (Tibetan: snags) are mystical formulas recited or memorized in order to concentrate the mind, invoke transcendent power, and connect the practitioner with particular deities or forces. The notion of “accomplishing aims” (siddhi) refers to attaining extraordinary results: from ordinary accomplishments (abhyudaya-siddhi) such as health and protection, to supreme accomplishment (paramārtha-siddhi) such as an unwavering mind and the complete realization of Buddhahood.
Main Content
This scripture guides the practitioner’s mind through one or more powerful dhāraṇīs capable of burning away obstacles, unlocking the mind, and opening a gate to the realms of sacred space. Tantra teaches that sound, image, and thought are inseparable: when practicing a dhāraṇī, the practitioner not only recites syllables but also trains in visualization and maintains samādhi upon the image of an associated Buddha or deity.
The basic method consists of: (1) purifying oneself and setting a clear intention; (2) forming the image of the deity in the mind; (3) reciting the dhāraṇī a prescribed number of times, commonly a multiple of 108; and (4) offering the merit and making aspirations.
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