Vajra Guru Mantra

Each colour comprises 108 circles. Doing one 108-bead mala counts as 100 mantra recita ons; the extra repe ons are done to amend any mistakes. A er each round of recita on, you can cross out one of the circles. Although for each registrant, the required Vajra Guru Mantra recita on for the retreatis 10,000, you are encouraged to accumulate 100,000. This mantra coun ng sheet is designed to assist you in recording your recita on count.For each session of recita on, follow the sequence of recita on as belowmen oned (all pages are in reference to the third edi on of “A Rosary of Jewels”)1. Recite the “Noble Prayer to the Eight Holders of Prosperity” (Tashi Gyepa) one me (p. 1)2. Recite the “Seven-Line Prayer to Guru Padmasambhava” three mes (p. 193)3. Recite the Vajra Guru Mantra as many mes as you can 4. “Dedica on” (p. 309) and “Long Life Prayers” for your Guru(s)

OM AH HUNG BENDZA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG/

Retreat Preparation Practice

Name of Registrant

_______________________________________________________ Registra on No. __________ Total Mantra Count __________