08/03/2026
Refuge is seeking protection and awakening. In the sutra path of renunciation, because we perceive threats outside, we take outer refuge—called “outer” as it relates to what we trust outside our body and mind—like Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. In the ta***ic path of transformation, we take inner refuge—called “inner” because it works with subtle layers of energy within us, such as channels, winds, and tigle. In the Dzogchen path of liberation, we take secret refuge—called “secret” because for many, this realization of the mind’s nature is elusive and difficult, remaining hidden for most. Recognizing the nature of mind is freedom. As a lifelong seeker of truth, a simple practitioner, I am drawn to this nature of mind. From here, my sacred refuge prayer arises. These are the lines I intend to carry for the rest of my life, and I hope this becomes a lifelong refuge prayer for you too.
ababa
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Prayer of Secret Refuge:
I take refuge in the vast sky of being.
I take refuge in awareness, clear light.
I take refuge in the union of being and awareness.
From this union, may compassion spontaneously arise.
May all obstacles be cleared in service to others,
And in service to others, may I come home.
ababa
© 2026 Tenzin Wangyal
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