“(Sanskrit: गरुड़ Garuḍa; Pāli: गरुळ Garuḷa, Tibetan: Jya-khyung)
“Om Thathpurushaya Vidhmahe Suvarna Pakshaya Dheemahe Thanno Garuda Prachodayath”
Translation: Om, let us meditate on the supreme being with golden wings. May the divine Garuda lead and guide our intellect.
“The mythical figure of the Garuda symbolizes the supreme awakening of the mind, where the majestic bird serves to devour poisonous snakes. In both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, this represents the burning away of the ego and the illusions of “self vs. other” (dualistic thinking, labels), allowing one to soar freely into boundless, non-dual space.”Thus one is protected by the dharma, wisdom of emptiness and therefore can also better protect the Dharma and sentient beings with Dharma protectors and guardians.
In Tibetan traditions, the Black Garuda (Khyung Nag) is specifically invoked for healing, clearing negative karma, and dispelling spiritual obstacles, ego or sicknesses.
Mantra: “Om Mani Kyung Kyung Thum Thum Bä Bä Svaha” ( 108 times)
The Red Garuda (Tibetan: Khyung Mar) is a revered wisdom protector and meditational deity (yidam) in Tibetan Buddhism. Associated with the fire element, its wrathful form symbolizes the destruction of ignorance, inner obstacles, ego, self-cherishing thought and the transmutation of negative energy… to purity and bliss.
HUNG TRO TA YA GA RU NA TRI TRONG HA RA NYE LO YO SO THUN TU (Pronunciation is generally: Hoong Troh Tah Yah Gah Roo Nah, Tree Trong, Hah Rah Nye Loh Yoh Soh, Toon Too)
How to Chant/Practice: Chant 108 times (with conviction, respect) daily using a mala (prayer beads) for optimal focus. Timing: Best chanted in the early morning in a clean, quiet space to maximize mental clarity and spiritual benefits. After chanting meditate/ rest in the natural state and practice or study Dharma, express your will to protect and share the Dharma for the sake of all sentient beings… Divine Bliss and happiness may arise as a result ☀️”