INVOCATION OF VAIROCANA

Leaving behind the directions of space
And times of day,
I bow to the brilliant white light
At the heart of reality
Which is the Buddha Vairocana.
 
King of Infinite Space,
Your light shines throughout the universe,
Illuminating all things,
Bringing light into the darkness of our minds
Like a candle entering a dark room.

Your presence is announced by the roar of lions
Who bear your lotus throne.
You are made of white light
Brighter than the midday sun.
You smile with great compassion
Upon all beings
And at your heart,
You turn the golden wheel of the Dharma.

O Vairocana,
When death comes to me
And I have to leave behind my body,
My friends,
And all that is familiar,
Please help me to overcome my fear
And find the right path,
The blessed light path of your compassion.
Help me to find my way
Towards the light,
The bright white light at the heart of reality.
O Blessed Vairocana,
Look out for me at the time of my death.

King of the Dharma,
Let me receive the light rays
Of your wisdom,
Show me the true meaning of life
So that I do not waste
This precious human birth.

King of Infinite Space,
Help me to understand the Dharma,
Reveal to me its full significance,
Illumine my wrong views,
My limited understanding,
And help me to see things clearly.

O Vairocana,
Please witness in me
My attempts to grow,
My practise of the Dharma.
Grant me your blessing
And shine upon me
The pure white light of your own heart.

Written by Dharmachari Saccanama, Dec 1999.