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Red Tara Commentary: Instructions for the Concise Practice Known as Red Tara
This commentary serves as a companion to the concise practice text entitled Red An Open Door to Bliss and Ultimate Awareness compiled by His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche (1930-2002). The concise practice is based on an extensive Red Tara practice that is part of the Apang Terton cycle of revealed treasures. The commentary is intended to serve as a manual that guides the meditator through the steps of the practice, explaining their meaning and offering instructions. It was written with the authorization and under the direction of Chagdud Rinpoche, who established Red Tara meditation as a main practice in all his dharma centers. Red Tara practice has since become a profound source of spiritual inspiration for thousands of people all over the world.
"These written instructions for the concise Red Tara practice come from my wish that others might gain as much benefit as I have from Tara meditation. My life has been very fortunate, but still, as with all beings caught in samsaric confusion, there have been times of emotional and mental turmoil, times of illness.
In those times, by the compassion of my heart’s lama, Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, I have had a reliable method to work through obstacles, to find deep levels of comfort not dependent on outer circumstances and to penetrate, if only momentarily, the obscuring cover of my mind’s delusion. This method is Red Tara practice, and since having been given this wish-fulfilling gem, my life has gained rich meaning and focus.
As I wish blessing and full accomplishment of Tara practice for myself, I also wish this for all others. I hope that these instructions help and clarify your practice. The instructions are meant to be used in conjunction with the short Tara practice text published by Padma Publishing. Also, they are not meant to stand on their own, but to supplement oral transmission by a qualified teacher.
"These written instructions for the concise Red Tara practice come from my wish that others might gain as much benefit as I have from Tara meditation. My life has been very fortunate, but still, as with all beings caught in samsaric confusion, there have been times of emotional and mental turmoil, times of illness.
In those times, by the compassion of my heart’s lama, Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, I have had a reliable method to work through obstacles, to find deep levels of comfort not dependent on outer circumstances and to penetrate, if only momentarily, the obscuring cover of my mind’s delusion. This method is Red Tara practice, and since having been given this wish-fulfilling gem, my life has gained rich meaning and focus.
As I wish blessing and full accomplishment of Tara practice for myself, I also wish this for all others. I hope that these instructions help and clarify your practice. The instructions are meant to be used in conjunction with the short Tara practice text published by Padma Publishing. Also, they are not meant to stand on their own, but to supplement oral transmission by a qualified teacher.
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First published April 1, 1986
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January 29, 2026
'Red Tara Commentary: Instructions for the Concise Practice' written by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche and Jane Tromge (aka, Chagdud Khadro, his wife, an experienced practitioner in her own right).
This is a basic commentary to go along with the concise Red Tara pecha (Buddhist practice/prayers book). But in order to accomplish these practices one would need instructions from a qualified teacher and be familiar with Vajrayana Buddhism, so it's a basic Red Tara practice, but not really basic beginner's Buddhism.
I've had this for many years, reading it here and there as a refresher. I was lucky to have had several spiritual teachings and empowerments from Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, to do this Red Tara spiritual practice and others, before he crossed over out of this life in 2002. He was an amazing teacher!
I re-read it every so often, as it's a good reminder for me to stay on track with my spiritual practices!
Update: January 2026: I felt that this might need a bit more explanation, so here ya go...
Quote from Chagdud's publishers:
"This commentary was written as a companion to the concise English Tara practice, Red Tara: An Open Door to Bliss and Ultimate Awareness. The book, compiled and authorized by His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche (1930-2002), provides highly relevant historical background and explanatory teachings. It is intended to serve as a manual to guide the meditator through the varied steps of the Red Tara practice, while explaining the meaning and offering clear, detailed instructions.
The concise practice itself is based on an extensive Red Tara practice that is part of the Apang Terton cycle of revealed treasures. Rinpoche established Red Tara meditation as a main practice in all his dharma centers, and it has since become a profound source of spiritual inspiration for thousands of people all over the world."
(Note: disclaimer: I am not affiliated commercially with any of these businesses; just quoting from their description of this book.)
Two thumbs up! 👍👍
This is a basic commentary to go along with the concise Red Tara pecha (Buddhist practice/prayers book). But in order to accomplish these practices one would need instructions from a qualified teacher and be familiar with Vajrayana Buddhism, so it's a basic Red Tara practice, but not really basic beginner's Buddhism.
I've had this for many years, reading it here and there as a refresher. I was lucky to have had several spiritual teachings and empowerments from Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, to do this Red Tara spiritual practice and others, before he crossed over out of this life in 2002. He was an amazing teacher!
I re-read it every so often, as it's a good reminder for me to stay on track with my spiritual practices!
Update: January 2026: I felt that this might need a bit more explanation, so here ya go...
Quote from Chagdud's publishers:
"This commentary was written as a companion to the concise English Tara practice, Red Tara: An Open Door to Bliss and Ultimate Awareness. The book, compiled and authorized by His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche (1930-2002), provides highly relevant historical background and explanatory teachings. It is intended to serve as a manual to guide the meditator through the varied steps of the Red Tara practice, while explaining the meaning and offering clear, detailed instructions.
The concise practice itself is based on an extensive Red Tara practice that is part of the Apang Terton cycle of revealed treasures. Rinpoche established Red Tara meditation as a main practice in all his dharma centers, and it has since become a profound source of spiritual inspiration for thousands of people all over the world."
(Note: disclaimer: I am not affiliated commercially with any of these businesses; just quoting from their description of this book.)
Two thumbs up! 👍👍
January 4, 2024
Chanting Red Tara Mantra
Since few days I'm chanting Red Tara Mantra, and I've got some experiences, I'm reiki practitioner, The Mantra is very miraculous, Thus, This Commentary gave Instructions, I'm Very Thankful.
Since few days I'm chanting Red Tara Mantra, and I've got some experiences, I'm reiki practitioner, The Mantra is very miraculous, Thus, This Commentary gave Instructions, I'm Very Thankful.
August 27, 2010
Not for someone new to Buddhism.
Invaluable for anyone practicing Vajrayana Buddhism, especially if you've received empowerments and/or do puja.
Invaluable for anyone practicing Vajrayana Buddhism, especially if you've received empowerments and/or do puja.
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