Level 1 · Lion's Roar
Om ah hum vajra guru senge dradok siddhi hum
Om ah hum vajra guru senge dradok siddhi hum
- The heart mantra of Guru Senge Dradok — the Lion's Roar form of Padmasambhava.
- Nine syllables appear in order. Sweep the vajra-light over each one to chant it — its meaning is shown as you chant.
Your intention“I offer the merit of this practice to all beings — may every being be free from obstacles, fear and affliction, and come to lasting peace.”
✓ To count toward unlocking the next level, finish a full mala (108).
Shorter malas are practice runs.
Mala length
Speed
🔦 Move finger to sweep the vajra-light
🔥 3 torches = 3 lives. 0 torches = end of watch.
⚠️ red line on the edge — an affliction is charging from that side
🪐 🔒 caged affliction — dodge it, or hold it in the vajra-light until it blooms
👻 doubt — fades fast, +1
🥷 thief — drifts past, tap before it escapes
💀 Māra — short window, act fast
⚡ vajra — transforms every visible affliction at once
🏺 skull-cup — shield, absorbs 1 lost torch
🔵 the eight the Guru is master of — each one comes at you and turns:
🪐 Planetary influences → ✨ Favourable stars
🐍 Nāgas & invisible spirits → 🕊️ Spirits at peace
🪨 Obstacles → 🛤️ Open path
🌙 Nightmares → 🌤️ Clear dreams
👹 Dark forces → 🛡️ Protected
🕸️ Black magic & curses → 🕯️ Curse cut
🤐 Blocked speech → 🗣️ Clear speech
💰 Lust & greed → 🪷 Contentment