“Mass of Vajra Fire: Invocation of the Mighty Dorje Shugden, the supreme Dharmapala of the precious teachings of Buddha Tsongkhapa” is a ritual text for the propitiation of Dorje Shugden. According to the account in the introduction, the author composed this text after being divinely inspired to do so. Ritual compositions of this nature are traditionally considered exceptionally potent in their blessings if the claim of divine inspiration is authentic. Therefore, visionary writings of this kind are rare, and their acceptance depends heavily on recognition by high lamas of our tradition, as we lack the means to verify such claims ourselves. As stated in the preface, this text has received praise from the illustrious Lama Gangchen Rinpoche, Geshe Thupten Trinley, and other lamas, fulfilling this prerequisite for acceptance. The ritual was composed in accordance with tradition, with the tantric practitioner in mind. This implies that the ritual requires an individual who has been initiated into the highest tantras, such as Yamantaka, or has the permission of a qualified lama. The practitioner must not only be someone who upholds their commitments but should also know how to arise as their yidam (meditational deity) and maintain the Bodhicitta motivation while invoking the […]