Mantra about Dharma Protector and Dharma (FD13062020-1)

Kimbila asked the Lord:
"What is the cause, what is the reason why after the Tathagata attains final Nirvana, the good dhamma will last long?"

"If, after the Tathagata has attained final nirvana, the monks and the nuns, the laymen and the laywoman live with reverence and heed to the Teacher, the Dhamma and the Sangha, live with reverence and heed to the training, to concentration, to earnestness and to goodwill, then the good Dhamma will last long."

Anguttara Nikaya IV.83
source: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.buddhavacana.dbvandroid&hl=en 



Dharma protector are invoke to help arrange necessary condition for your spiritual practice. They are protector of Law and dharma protector can be divided to two class which is one being enlightened being and the other worldly protector. Both class protect your dharma but enlightened being will know which condition is more suitable for your spiritual progress. I personally feel that if you does not feel harmony in your life, it maybe because your life is missing dharma protector to help arrange suitable condition for spiritual progress.So if you do recite  dharma protector, the dharma protector will help protect your dharma. and dharma means law that maintain stability and harmony of universe and without it , nothing can stand.

if one are bully by ghost or demon,  dharma protector can help set boundaries. do consult with authorised temple for advise regarding this matter. or you can get an amulet from temple for protection. 

some info about dharma protector :http://kadampa.org/buddhism/the-dharma-protector/

eight class of dharma protetor :  (according to fagoung dacidian buddhist scripture in which these class being can be dharma protector)
1. gods
2. dragons
3. gandhavas
4. asuras
5. yaksas
6. garuda
7. kimnaras
8. mahoragas

* i thought this is important for those who want to know more about dharma protector.
http://www.rinpoche.com/teachings/darmapalas.htm



1. Dorje Shudgen Mantra
Main Mantra :*remove by author*
Video:*remove by author*
- Dorje Shudgen are probably the most controversy debated among all the dharma protector. It is being worship by Shakya and gelug tradition. However it is also being ban by others which one may find themself being boycott by another sect for practising dorje shudgen mantra. Though i personally think that dorje shudgen sub-mantras has answers to some of the present situations we are going through in the present situation. so before you think of practising this mantra, you may want to check with your guru (if you had one) whether this practise is available. And there are people whom goes through a lot of difficulty are able to overcome their life difficulties by relying on this mantra.
or you can try 21 tara praises mantra (seem to me 21 tara is the closest one to some of the doeje shudgen sub mantra)
*. among the controversy of dorge shudgen this article seem to interest me most:
http://info-buddhism.com/dorje_shugden_Choegyal_Namkhai_Norbu.html
*. sep 2013 - i read that there is some disturbing information about dorge shudgen so i decide to remove the mantra information since shudgen practise started during 5th dalai lama and it wasn't originally pass down by Shakyamuni Buddha teaching. "better be safe than sorry later on".  check with FPMT monks if you worry that dorge shudgen negative influence is still influencing you.  

2. Lord Setrap mantra

Mantra : Om Maha Yakcha Tsa Soha (1 mala/108 times daily)
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxFjbdCs6n4
- help clear our physical & mental obstacle and grant strong protection against negative energy. Setrap help protect buddha teaching and make dharma grow. grant protection from black magic and can stop one harming themselves.
Author note:  i personally did recite abit of this mantra. it is really good that i think it help to clear up some unexplain negative energy (disturbance)  in my home. seem to me also did help reminding me that enlightenment is very important .
http://www.kechara.com/news/amazing-miracles/miracles-of-tsem-rinpoche-caught-dato-rubys-karma-in-time/
images link: http://resources.tsemtulku.com/free-downloads/dharma-protector-setrap.html

3. Acala
Mantra: Namah Samanta Vajranam Canda Maha Rosana Sphotaya hum trat ham mam
video: *couldn't find video related to this specific mantra*
- acala ability to protect all sentient beings.
this is one of the 4 acala mantra (the only one i has time to check on).
seem to me Acala has a mantra that can help protect all sentient beings and also protect buddhism.
acala is invoke for at the start of difficult undertakings, in times of war, epidermics, disaster as acala protect against calamities, great danger,fire and theft. acala also help one lead to self control and force evil to surrender as acala vow to do battle with powerful mind of compassion. Acala is said to be helpful in situation where you are dealing with those who does not believe in buddhism and also evil beings (Acala picture is said to even scare evil spirits away). i think this mantra is good to consider if you have a lot of people and beings which  you are worry about. Other than the acala fire puja done by rinpoche/lama is so blessing to the point that the burning fire can looks like an animal figurine during the puja.
Author note: this is not the usual dharma protector but somehow there are people think acala is like dharma protector since acala protect buddhists and buddhadharma.  this can be the reason why some home may have acala picture .
available in wallet size picture.

4. Great Compassionate Mantra (from Avalokitesvaraya ) (5 times daily)
video1 : not available (*though great compassionate mantrais very popular , i couldn't find a single sanskrit version song that is related to the sutra below)
video2 :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMgpaZQe6oU (teaching version)

Namo ratna-trayāya
Namo āriyā-valokite-śvarāya
Bodhi-sattvāya Maha-sattvāya Mahā-kārunikāya
Om sarva rabhaye sudhanadasya
Namo skritva imam
āryā-valokite-śvara ramdhava
Namo narakindi hrih Mahā-vadha-svā-me
Sarva-arthato-śubham ajeyam
Sarva-sata Namo-vasat Namo-vāka mavitāto
Tadyathā
Om avaloki-lokate-karate-e-hrih Mahā-bodhisattva
Sarva sarva
Mala mala
Mahi Mahi ridayam
Kuru kuru karmam
Dhuru dhuru
vijayate Mahā-vijayati
Dhara dhara dhrini
śvarāya cala cala
Mama vimala muktele
Ehi ehi śina śina
ārsam prasari
viśva viśvam prasaya
Hulu hulu mara
Hulu hulu hrih
Sara sara Siri siri Suru suru
Bodhiya Bodhiya Bodhaya Bodhaya
Maitreya narakindi dhrish-nina bhayamana svāhā
Siddhāya svāhā
Maha siddhāya svāhā
Siddha-yoge-śvaraya svāhā
Narakindi svāhā
Māranara svāhā
śira simha-mukhāya svāhā
Sarva mahā-asiddhaya svāhā
Cakra-asiddhāya svāhā
Padma-kastāya svāhā
Narakindi-vagalāya svaha
Mavari-śankharāya svāhā
Namo ratna-trāyāya
Namo āryā-valokite-śvaraya svāhā
Om Sidhyantu mantra padāya svāhā
web link: http://www.fodian.net/world/dabei_sutra.htm
- this dharani has a lot info that help with a country peace, harmony living along with general protection.
specific information:very beneficial mantra that help with this world problem.This dharani is said to help one keep one from breaking precepts. it is said that this dharani can even help a wither tree to grow new branch (i suppose this will depend on how much you recite if you are trying to save a precious tree). also help one person harvests and fruits not to be eaten by insects. 
this dharani is usually available in mandarin words decoration items such as keychain, tassels and so on.
- reedit on oct 2013 as i found there are many version claim to be great compassionate mantra. nilakantha dharani and 11 face avalokiteshvara is taken out from this list as 11 face avalokiteshvara has some similar blessings but its different .

5. Vaishravana
Mantra: Om Vaishravana Ye Soha   (source: http://resources.tsemtulku.com/buddhas/dharma-protectors/vaishravana.html ) . mantra should be pronounce correctly as there will be very bad consequences if pronounce wrongly.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KADEN09TN7M&list=PLjUJNKDN2ecAZ-69Oqf3jW6Oi9NR9jaKb&index=11
- vaishravana is the northern king and also a dharma protector who brings wealth to the practitioner. he helps to attract material wealth that eventually attract spiritual wealth and also encourage holding of ethics as it is through ethics that wealth can be obtain in the long run.
- vairhsrava/namthose puja : if you can get connect with vaishravana puja , it is said to help recovery of world economy, for the individual to gain economic strength, secure existing wealth, garner new wealth and potent protection from human and non-human harms and that of nagas and spirits. it even protection from fear, anxiety , failures in business and relationships. by making connection with namthose, one will always be victorious especially those who run companies, organisation and families because namthose puja bring authority and good fortune.
- one will always be efficient and successful in the practise stage of path, meditation, and will have all conducive conditions surrounding oneself to engage in practise without hindrances like sickness, poverty, mental agitation and fear. one will always gain great wealth, encounter true and helpful companions and assistants, be healthy and able to enjoy great health and inexhaustible food and drinks. will always get support in both worldy and spiritual activities from family and friends. gain protection and secure wealth and merits and all forms of goodness and continuously enjoy perfect health and peace and harmony and freedom and inspiration.
Author note: this is so far the only one dharma protector which i manage to found the sutra that has conversation between vaishravana and buddha shakyamuni. but it also interesting that i found out that xinjiang, a tibet prince and thailand in the past has actually invoke vaisharavana to protect their country border from invasion before in which xinjiang and thailand has said to build a temple (i thinks temple that dedicate to vaishravana) because of the success in defending their country.    
source: http://www.fpmt-ldc.org/announce_pro35.php
http://www.asianart.com/exhibitions/svision/i53.html
source: http://dharanipitaka.net/2011/2008/ZhuYin/PiShaMenTianWangJing.pdf

6. Yamantaka
Mantra: Om Yamantaka Hum Phet
video: couldn't find any suitable one.
- yamantaka has the power to suppress evil and create goodness. also fight pain and poisons. has power to vanquish poisonous snakes and dragon. and worship as deity of victory.
- manjushri yamantaka power to clear away dark fog of ignorance are immense.
- yamantaka special ability is his ability to dispel obstacle. unfavourable circumstances are repelled and one will be protected from falling under their sway.Yamantaka has great power to act for peace and welfare of the entire world.
- yamantaka dharma protector is said be able to cause evil being to accept buddhism .
- help to counter fierce spirit and black magic.
Author note:  the only info i found about yamantaka is that originally in the past, there was a saint who are suppose to be living in a cave. when the saint leave his cave, he happen to see two thief who stole and kill a cow. the saint beg the thieves to spare his life but those thieves did not listen and kill the saint . In response of that killing by the thieves the saint suddenly took the cow head and replace it as his head and then kill the two thief. and because of this, the saint has awaken the desire of killing and threaten to kill the entire village who are living there. the villager pray to manjushri for help and manjushri came to help by manifesting yamantaka which has buffalo head and in blue colour and defeat the saint.
yamantaka is also said to help cut off  one from suffering tremendously in future .  and there is another comment by reader which i read from the internet which is said that there was a person who was working/travelling on a ship. then at one time, the person happen to fell into the sea. however while he was in the sea sinking, he felt a gentle power push him up to the surface. he was save ten and then found out that his wife has put a yamantaka ruel in his bag before he leave for the ship.
- if you are considering going deeper or advance deeper into yamantaka retreat . best to find and check with a recognize and authentic temple as it is said that usually one will need to recite kalarupa dharma protector before going for yamantaka.   
source: http://www.vajrasecrets.com/yamantaka-chakra   

7. the mantra of noble lady tara dugkamo (21 tara from the smile of the sun and moon)
mantra: om tare tuttare ture hum hum phat phat raksha raksha mam svaha
 - protect from nightmare, bad omen in dreams and black magic. protect the dharma and lama from spiritual harm. and protect us from argument and harm.
source: http://abhidharma.ru/A/Tantra/Content/Tara/0005.pdf
http://twentyonetaras.tripod.com/dugkarmo.html

8. White Mahakala
mantra: Om Guru Mahakala Hari Ni Sa Siddhi Dza
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbQR3_Elag8
- mahakala is  a dharma protector in which white mahakala are known for specializing in wealth. gaining material and spiritual wealth (including buddha dharma), purifying karma for experience poverty and remove obstacle that block prosperity. support the comfort and economic well being of buddhists. quelling difficulties and obstacles as well as providing necessities and wealth . defend dharma from corruption and degeneration and forces that are hostile to it.keep the site of ritual free from impure thoughts and actions. guide and protect the individual from all kinds of deceptions and delusion.
Author note: also deal with corruption and it is said that demon will not enter area where has mahakala blessing. white mahakala help remove poverty and bring abundance to everyone. for author, it seem that white mahakala mantra help with life necessities especially kitchen ware. (probably this is the reason why white mahakala is popular as kitchen god). Author think that white mahakala mantra also help with life necessities such as public transport.
Author note 2: Author personally think that this mantra is good for helping everyone in the country from poverty.as author had once read somewhere that the buddha said to ruler not to let dharma slide (possible mean buddha dharma ) and not to let poverty arise.
source:http://www.vajrasecrets.com/white-mahakala-chakra
source: http://www.thranguhk.org/buddhism/en_mahakala.html

9.Chenrezig /Avalokiteshvara mantra
Mantra : Om Mani Padme Hum   (108 times / 1 mala everyday)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFf-2VKhNLk&feature=related
- will always have wealth , the means of living.
- your wealth will not be stolen or taken away by others.
(*excellent for a beginner in mantra. If one had difficulty in encountering other types of mantra, it's best to recite mantras many times until you accumulated enough merits , and perhaps then you will find what you are searching for :)
source: source: http://gadensamtenling.org/PDFs/Text/OmManiFurther.PDF
source: http://www.lamayeshe.com/index.php?sect=article&id=648&chid=1632
Author note: help purify hell.also said to help spread buddha dharma.

10. Blue tara (Ekajati)
mantra: Om Bhim Tare Vrim
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUT1OZorrX8&t=46s
- blue tara ekajati asssociate with transmute of anger. a protector. destroy all learning obstacle, produce good luck and swift spiritual awakening. remove fear of enemies, spreading joy and good fortune.also remove personal blockages on our path to spiritual awakening. Heal illness and suffering.
source: https://bluedakini.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/blue-tara/

11. Black Manjushri
mantra: Om Praso Chuso Dutarso Durmiso Nying Gola Cho Kala Dza Kam Sham Tram Beh Phet SOha
video: http://buddhaweekly.com/disease-specialist-black-manjushri-practice-reputation-successfully-helping-victims-dangerous-diseases-including-cancer-heart-disease-aids/
- consider to be a specialist.
- said to be helpful in sickness cause by chemicals, pollutions, toxins , poisoned water and food that are exposed to radiation, chemicals. good for those who are suffering from paranoid and fear including situation where someone as if is mentally attacking  the person.
- helpful in seeing bad omen situation such as corpse, astrology related problems such as feng shui (black manjusri provide protection when the star and planets are in the position that is harmful to the person).
- also helpful for those in the position of leader and also speaker who has to speak to public. as it help counter negative intention toward person in authority.
- helpful in situation where there are bad signs and omen including nightmares and not good result coming from divination.
- helpful in situation where bad karma occur due to cutting trees, breaking stone. certain skin problems . offending naga.
- helpful in situation where all  worries be it great or trivial, harm of any kind can be relieved by black manjushri mantra.
- also for mistake that happen due to performing ceremony such as marriage, cremation, cut down tree due on inauspicious date.
- protect from sickness , accidents, loss of property, social problems and discouraging life experiences.
- protect from our own inner four mara.
- help those suffering from incurable disease such as AIDS, tuberculosis , cancer.
- help stop our energy from flowing into wrong path due to astrological influences.
Author note:  Get the impression that the black manjushri look more like a SWAT member than as a specialist . And the author think black manjushri could be a dharma protector since when the author start reciting black manjushri mantra, the author actually found another buddha sutra accidentally.
source: http://buddhaweekly.com/disease-specialist-black-manjushri-practice-reputation-successfully-helping-victims-dangerous-diseases-including-cancer-heart-disease-aids/
http://resources.tsemtulku.com/prayers/deity-prayers/a-black-manjushri-sadhana.html
https://www.lamayeshe.com/advice/notes-black-manjushri-practice
https://www.lamayeshe.com/advice/tuberculosis

12.  King Gesar Mantra form lilian too
Mantra: Om Ah Hung Benza Maha Guru Mani Radza Sarva Siddhi Pala Hung
video: http://www.drukpachoegon.info/rinpoche-teachings/audios/king-gesar-prayer.aspx
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjjR-iLGyjo

- help to be resilient when there are setback. for work to be smoother and success come more easily.  usually recommend to chant to strengtehen one yearly windhorse (lung ta). also believe to be helpful with yearly killing star. overcome dark forces, both outer and inner that bring war and hardship and obscure the spiritual path. King gesar ultimate victory promises that peace, harmony and enlightenment will prevail in the world.  king gesar also are recommended for bringing sucess in business and commercial endeavors. also help protect from any harm. also offer protection against court cases, robbery and wrongful imprisonment.
Author note: gave the author impression that it is helpful when encountering some sort of aggression from external situation. 
source: https://lilliantoosblog.wordpress.com/tag/king-gesar-of-ling/
  http://www.prayerflags.com/display.asp?pid=81
https://www.fsmegamall.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4003
https://www.fsmegamall.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3108
http://wofssingapore.com/product/product/king-gesar-window-sticker-2pcs
https://www.fsmegamall.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4272

13. Tathagata-grabha Sutra
http://www.buddhamountain.ca/ENT0666_Tathagata-garbha_Sutra.php
- a sutra.

14. King Virupaksa Mantra
Mantra: Om Virupaksa Naga Dhipata Ye Soha
- One of the four heavenly king. help convert those who do not believe in buddhism to be a buddhist. give good health and protection from danger.  protect against black magic.king virupaksa punish those who do evil deeds.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Heavenly_Kings
https://sanaakosirickylee.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/the-four-heavenly-kings-getting-to-know-four-powerful-buddhist-gods-that-helps-bestow-wealth-success-peace-and-protection/
http://www.chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com/en/index.php/Virupaksha

15. Red Ganapati Mantra
mantra: Om Ga Ganapati Mama Ratna Siddhi Gaga Gaga Gaga Gaga Ganapati Svaha
- overcome obstacles  especially related to bureaucracy and people in power and authority. also grant wealth that do not obstruct spiritual path or cause it to degenerate. an enlightened being  dharma protector. help lessen self-cherishing mind ,anger and depression.
source: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/buddhas-dharma/ganapati-ragavajra.html

16. King Dhrtarastra mantra
mantra: Om Dhrtarastra Ralapravadhaha Soha
video: not available
- King Dhrtarastra is a dharma protector. his mantra are recommended for peace and harmony . also it is believe that he help transform bad situation into good situation, increase spirit essence and help break free from injustice.
source: https://sanaakosirickylee.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/the-four-heavenly-kings-getting-to-know-four-powerful-buddhist-gods-that-helps-bestow-wealth-success-peace-and-protection/
https://www.fsmegamall.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4575
 

17. Manjushri Six syllable
mantra: Om Vakyeda Namah
- hindering all obstacles, establishing buddha teaching, accomplishing every kind of good fortune, invisible against all demon
Source: https://www.academia.edu/399349/Om_Vakyeda_Namah_Manjusris_Mantra_and_Its_Uses

18. Achi Chokyi Drolma
Mantra: Om Mama Chakra Svaha Yar Duu Sarwa Du Raja Raja Du Mama Du Hum Phat Svaha

 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w4sjJTpho4 
- Dharma protector. this mantra is invoke to remove obstacles and create positive condition for spiritual and worldly success. for those who practise her sadhana with full devotion and  certainty will be free from all kinds of unfavourable circumstances and obstacles in their life and also obstacles connect to dharma practise.
Author note: this author thought that this mantra help to remove some obstacle related to career work.
source: https://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?t=35060
http://www.rigdzindharma.org/achi-chokyi-drolma.html

19. Om Yasa Viriya Visudi Sovaka
mantra: Om Yasa Viriya Visudi Sovaka
- for overcome bad temper, quick temper,improve dharma, clearing mind for cultivation and overcome revengeful thought and feeling.
source: https://puxianmalaysia.wordpress.com/6-mantra/5/

20. Dorje Drolo
- dorje drolo are particular beneficial during degeneration age as it can help solve complex emotional issue and also troublemakers. help remove mental and emotional obstacles especially complex type. help liberate from anger and attachment. beneficial for those who are unhappy. unstable mind as it can bring balance and calm.
Author note: droje drolo also can bring new possibilities . this new possibilities can come in the form of crazy ways  (where no one thought it is possible). do note that dorje drolo is know for its crazy wisdom. dorje drolo fire puja are also beneficial as it can purify negative karma that include problems coming from government, office politics and also speech negative karma. for this author, dorje drolo are also beneficial for those who has emotional issue that come from being bullies by others.
source:  https://www.padmasambhava.org/event/empowerment-and-teachings-on-dorje-drolo-summer-dzogchen-retreat/
https://www.rigpawiki.org/index.php?title=Guru_Dorje_Drol%C3%B6 
http://tibetanbuddhistencyclopedia.com/en/index.php/Dorje_Drollo

 21. White Tara that increase four right endeavor
Mantra: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Samyak-Prahana pushtim kuru svaha
- increase four right endeavor.end existing evil, do not allow new evil to arise, cause new goodness to arise and expanding existing goodness. help end evil dharma and acquire good dharma.
source: https://www.sutrasmantras.info/sutra27.html
http://www.visiblemantra.org/white-tara.html

22. Sarasvasti
Mantra: Om Sarasvasti Devaputra Svaha
- for study related, for language and art, for unwind tongue so that one can speak well.to increase mental power. Sarasvasti is also known as buddhist dharma protector that offer assistance and protection to practitioner and also for wealth related. 
Source: http://www.chuadainhatnhulai.org/pdf_files/MTC_Mantras_Mudras_Symbols.pdf

23. Maha Yoga Yogini
Mantra: Om Maha Yoga Yogini
- for confidence. will gain perfection of compassion , virtues, wisdom and the dharma gate of enlightenment. one mind will become relax and free from affliction. one can face the world in confident manner as if the world belong to them. yogini word are also to mean inviting all the dharma protectors to help purify our karma obstacle.
source: https://puxianmalaysia.wordpress.com/dharma-words-by-master-on-1-january-2022/

*.Shurangama mantra
- seem to be very important and require to follow strict guideline and precepts to recite this. shurangama is very important that it can make sure heaven and earth will not be destroy. 
http://www.dharmabliss.org/Marrow%20of%20Buddhism.html
http://usnisa-shurangama.com/?page_id=107 (seem to me this is the most complete shurangama mantra and video with exact word).
http://www.cttbusa.org/dharmatalks/shurangamamantra2.asp
- still checking the shurangama sutra itself.



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*consider going for mala bead . a standard mala bead should consist of minimum 108 beads (that represent 108 types of worry ,  some mala had additional beads for error or mistakes in your recitation )  . therefore it is good as helping you to remember how many you have recited . mala bracelet is also good but you may from time to time lost count of how many you have recited and had to restart all over again. as for the proper way of using mala and wearing it and taking care of your mala beads, its best that you get advice from proper instructors. you may want to consider ask a guru or monk in temple to bless your mala. The more you recite, the more your mala protective powers will grow to the point it can become a very strong protective talisman.

*Blow your mala bead when you have finish recite mantra for the day as this mean for your personal protection.

*You may need another mantra which is call heruka vajrayogini mantra which helps to make your mala blessings get stronger as we are living in a degenerative time (meaning negative karma getting stronger with each passing time) . This mantra is said to be the more degenerative it is, the more powerful this mantra will be.

* if one face obstacle while reciting mantra, the solution is to do sur offering to wandering ghost. another option is to light an incense (such as sandalwood incense, where spirits obtain their food through smell) and put it on the windows side , or outside one house as charity food to wandering ghost. then obstacle one is facing will be dispel. therefore buddhist are being encourage to do sur offering before they start their daily mantra practise .