Stotras and hymns of praise. 81 translated texts.
Toh 1109 · classical · Eulogy · 9 passages · 2,168 words
The Praise of Exaltation (Viśiṣṭastava) is a polemical devotional work attributed to Ācārya Udbhaṭasiddhisvāmin that asserts the ontological and ethical superiority of the Buddha over other
Praise of the Omniscient Maheśvara
Toh 1111 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 639 words
The Praise of the Omniscient Maheśvara is a devotional hymn that employs the figure of the Great Īśvara as a focal point for spiritual aspiration. The text is structured as a series of prost
Praise of the One Who Supersedes the Gods
Toh 1112 · classical · Eulogy · 4 passages · 1,049 words
The text presents a polemical argument for the superiority of the Buddha over the deities of the Indian pantheon. It begins by explicitly distinguishing the Buddha from figures such as Viṣṇu
Toh 1114 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 538 words
This text is a devotional hymn, titled The Praise of the Buddha in both Sanskrit and Tibetan, dedicated to Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta. The work functions as a series of prostrations that enumerate
Praise of the Uncommon Good Qualities Abiding in the Dharmakāya
Toh 1115 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 551 words
This text is a devotional hymn attributed to Asaṅga that praises the transcendental qualities of the Dharmakāya. The work functions as a ritual expression of homage, framing the Buddha as a
Toh 1116 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 559 words
The Praise of Suchness (Tattvastava) is a devotional composition that employs the form of a hymn to articulate a non-dualist ontological position. The text opens with traditional homages to
Toh 1117 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 259 words
This brief fragment, titled Praise of the Subduer of Māra, functions as a rhetorical address directed toward a figure who has employed an inverted or unconventional form of meditative concen
Toh 1118 · classical · Eulogy · 11 passages · 2,635 words
The Praise of the Dharmadhātu is a philosophical treatise that argues for the inherent presence of the dharmadhātu (the realm of reality) within all sentient beings. The text posits that whi
Praise of the Incomparable One
Toh 1119 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 745 words
The Nirupamastava (Praise to the Peerless) is a devotional composition addressed to Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta. The text argues for the transcendental nature of the deity, positioning Mañjuśrī as
In Praise of the One Who Transcends the Transient World
Toh 1120 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 808 words
This text is a praise addressed to Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta, framing a philosophical argument regarding the nature of reality and cognition. The author employs a dialectical approach to establis
Toh 1121 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 249 words
The provided fragment of the Cittavajrastava (Praise to the Vajra of Mind) is a devotional address directed toward Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta. The text functions as a praise poem designed to ackno
Toh 1122 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 360 words
The Praise of the Ultimate (Paramārthastava) is a short liturgical composition addressed to Mañjuśrī, functioning as a via negativa to describe the nature of ultimate reality. The text argue
Toh 1123 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 335 words
Attributed to Ārya Nāgārjuna, this brief liturgical text serves as a formal invocation and a vow for spiritual attainment. The work begins with a salutation to Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta and a pro
In Praise of Pleasing Sentient Beings
Toh 1125 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 606 words
This text, titled Sattvārādhanastava, presents a theological identification between the deity Mañjuśrī and the welfare of sentient beings. The author argues that devotion to the deity is fun
Praise of the Great Vajradhara
Toh 1126 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 331 words
This short liturgical text, titled Mahāvajradhara-stotra in Sanskrit and rDo rje 'chang chen po'i bstod pa in Tibetan, serves as a formal invocation and praise of the primordial Buddha Vajra
Praise of the Perfection of Wisdom
Toh 1127 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 575 words
This text is a devotional hymn addressed to the personification of the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajñāpāramitā). The author employs a paradox-driven argument to characterize the nature of ultim
Praise of the Inconceivable One
Toh 1128 · classical · Eulogy · 6 passages · 1,568 words
The Praise of the Inconceivable One is a philosophical hymn addressed to Mañjuśrī that outlines the Madhyamaka doctrine of emptiness. The text argues against the possibility of intrinsic nat
Praise of the One who Surpasses All Praise
Toh 1129 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 528 words
Attributed to Nāgārjuna, this short text is a devotional offering addressed to Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta. The work functions as a paradox, attempting to praise a Tathāgata who is fundamentally be
Toh 1130 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 243 words
This fragmentary text, titled Niruttastava in Sanskrit and Bla na med pa’i bstod pa in Tibetan, functions as a devotional praise directed toward a figure identified as the Unsurpassed One. T
Ultimate Praise of the Noble and Venerable Mañjuśrī
Toh 1131 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 370 words
This short liturgical text is a praise dedicated to the bodhisattva Mañjuśrī, structured as a paradoxical meditation on the nature of reality. The author employs a dialectical approach to pr
Praise of the Compassion of the Noble and Venerable Mañjuśrī
Toh 1132 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 607 words
This text is a devotional hymn addressed to Mañjuśrī, specifically focusing on the deity's compassion. The work is structured as a plea from a practitioner who identifies as a sinner, contra
Praise of the Stūpas of the Eight Great Sites (1)
Toh 1133 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 393 words
This short liturgical text, titled Aṣṭamahāsthānacaityastotra in Sanskrit and Gnas chen po brgyad kyi mchod rten la bstod pa in Tibetan, serves as a formal act of devotion and veneration. Th
Praise of the Stūpas of the Eight Great Sites (2)
Toh 1134 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 333 words
The Praise of the Stūpas of the Eight Great Sites is a devotional composition designed to facilitate the accumulation of merit through the veneration of sacred monuments. The text begins by
Praise as a Guide to the Twelve Deeds
Toh 1135 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 504 words
This text, titled Praise to the Manner of the Twelve Deeds, is a devotional composition structured as a series of homages to the historical Buddha, Śākyamuni. The work functions as a hagiogr
Toh 1136 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 344 words
Attributed to Nāgārjuna, the Praise of Homage is a brief liturgical composition that functions as a devotional invocation and a dedication of merit. The text begins with an act of prostratio
Praise of the One who Extricates Beings from the Hells
Toh 1137 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 413 words
This short liturgical text, titled The Extraction from Hell, functions as a prayer for protection and liberation from the lower realms of existence. The author employs a structure of confess
Toh 1138 · classical · Eulogy · 45 passages · 11,663 words
This text is a devotional laudation of the Buddha, structured as a series of thematic chapters that employ hyperbolic praise and analogical reasoning to articulate the ineffability of the Bu
Praise of Auspiciousness to the Three Jewels
Toh 1139 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 261 words
The provided fragment of the Triratnamangalastotram (Dkon mchog gsum la bkra shis kyi bstod pa) initiates a formal praise directed toward the Three Jewels. The text employs a traditional dev
Praise of the Marks and Signs of a Perfectly Complete Buddha
Toh 1140 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 598 words
The Saṃyaksambuddhalakṣaṇastotra, attributed to the poet Ācārya Maṭicitta, is a devotional composition focused on the physical attributes of a Buddha. The text functions as a formal praise,
Praise of All Things Stemming from the One
Toh 1141 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 389 words
The Praise of All Things Stemming from the One (Ekottarikastava) is a devotional composition structured around the numerical symbolism of unity and completion. The text employs a repetitive,
Praise of the Thirty-Five Sugatas, A Precious Garland Adorning Their Names
Toh 1142 · classical · Eulogy · 5 passages · 1,027 words
This text, attributed to Mañjuśrīmitra, is a liturgical praise composed as a series of devotional addresses to thirty-five Sugatas (Buddhas). The work functions as a catalog of enlightened b
Toh 1143 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 371 words
The Praise in Eight Verses (Padaṣṭaka-stotra) is a devotional hymn dedicated to Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta. The text employs a series of traditional Indian poetic similes to characterize the physi
Toh 1144 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 195 words
The Triratnastotram, or Praise to the Three Jewels, is a devotional composition that establishes a framework of veneration for the core pillars of the Buddhist tradition. The text functions
Toh 1146 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 108 words
The Triratnastotram is a concise ritual praise that functions as a formal act of homage to the Three Jewels. The text is structured as a direct address to the three dimensions of the Trikāya
The Hundred and Fifty Verse Praise
Toh 1147 · classical · Eulogy · 17 passages · 4,349 words
The Hundred and Fifty Verse Praise is a hagiographic work that employs the stotra genre to extol the qualities of a realized master, referred to as the Hero and the Sage. The text argues tha
Toh 1149 · classical · Eulogy · 9 passages · 2,077 words
The Verses in Praise of the Gaṇḍī is a short liturgical work designed to invoke the protective power of the Buddha to dispel fear and spiritual obstacles. The text centers on the concept of
Toh 1150 · classical · Eulogy · 33 passages · 8,841 words
The Praise in Metaphors (Miśrakastotra-nāma) is a devotional composition structured as a series of chapters that articulate the supreme qualities of the Buddha through a combination of poeti
Toh 1151 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 371 words
The Praise of All the Tathāgatas is a devotional hymn that functions as a formal act of veneration toward the collective body of awakened beings. The text begins with a traditional homage to
Praise of the Bhagavan Śākyamuni
Toh 1152 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 553 words
This short liturgical text serves as a formal praise of the historical Buddha, Śākyamuni. The work is structured as a series of devotional addresses and homages, employing a repetitive formu
Praise of the [Sixteen] Great and Glorious Venerable Bodhisattvas
Toh 1153 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 508 words
This fragmentary text is a devotional hymn composed in both Sanskrit and Tibetan, functioning as a formal praise of a high-ranking spiritual figure. The work employs a traditional stotram st
Toh 1154 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 455 words
The Buddhastotra-daśaka (The Tenfold Praise of the Buddha) is a devotional composition that employs the stotra genre to articulate the ontological and soteriological status of the Buddha. Th
Praise of Limitless Good Qualities
Toh 1155 · classical · Eulogy · 12 passages · 2,806 words
The Guṇāparyanta-stotra is a devotional hymn that articulates the infinite qualities of a Buddha, specifically focusing on the intersection of omniscient wisdom and universal compassion. The
Verses on the Meaning of the Praise of Limitless Good Qualities
Toh 1157 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 393 words
The Verses on the Meaning of the Praise of Limitless Good Qualities (Guṇāparyantastotra-vṛttikārikā) serves as a structural and hermeneutic guide to a primary praise text. The author outline
Praise of the Parinirvāṇa of the Buddha
Toh 1158 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 596 words
This text, attributed to the master Dharmakīrti, is a devotional praise centered on the Parinirvāṇa of the Buddha. The work functions as a meditative reflection on the Buddha's life and spir
Praise in the Form of a Confession
Toh 1159 · classical · Eulogy · 7 passages · 1,877 words
The Praise in the Form of a Confession (Deśanā-stava) is a devotional and reflective work that frames the practitioner's internal psychological struggle as a plea for spiritual guidance. The
Praise of the Consecration of the Buddha
Toh 1161 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 733 words
The Praise Entitled the Empowerment of the Buddha is a devotional composition that depicts the miraculous events surrounding the birth and early manifestations of the historical Buddha. The
Praise of the Bhagavan, the Song of Glorious Vajradhara
Toh 1162 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 252 words
The provided fragment of the Song of Glorious Vajradhara (Śrīvajradhara-saṃgīti-bhagavān-stotra) functions as a devotional praise directed toward Vajrasattva. The text begins with a formal h
Toh 1164 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 333 words
The Pañcatathāgatastava is a devotional hymn dedicated to the Five Tathāgatas, specifically focusing on the figure of Vairocana. The text employs a structure of formal prostration and praise
Praise of the Seven Tathāgatas
Toh 1165 · classical · Eulogy · 4 passages · 1,035 words
The Praise of the Seven Tathāgatas (Saptatathāgatastotra) is a devotional hymn structured as a series of prostrations to a specific lineage of Buddhas. The text functions as a ritualized ack
Toh 1167 · classical · Eulogy · 5 passages · 1,246 words
The Praise of the Radiant Dawn (Suprabhātasūtra) is a devotional hymn that establishes the ontological superiority of a central figure, identified as the Lord of the Three Worlds, through a
Praise in Adoration of the Stupas of the Eight Great Sites
Toh 1168 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 402 words
This text, titled Praise of Homage to the Stūpas of the Eight Great Sites, is a devotional composition designed to facilitate the ritual veneration of sacred monuments. The work begins with
Praise of the Deities of the Four Yogas
Toh 1170 · classical · Eulogy · 8 passages · 2,433 words
The Praise of the Deities of the Four Yogas is a devotional composition that employs a series of prostrations and laudatory descriptions to honor a variety of enlightened beings and spiritua
Praise of the Great Scholar Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen
Toh 1171 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 580 words
This text is a formal panegyric dedicated to the scholar Drakpa Gyaltsen, attributed to the Indian abbot Sugataśrī. The work functions as a hagiographic tribute, employing the conventions of
Praise of my Holy Guru, A King of the Dharma
Toh 1172 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 308 words
This text is a praise (stotra) dedicated to a spiritual teacher, characterized as a King of the Dharma. Attributed to the Indian scholar and poet Lakṣmīkara, the work employs traditional poe
Praise of the Venerable Siṃhanāda Lokeśvara
Toh 1173 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 593 words
This text is a devotional praise dedicated to the bodhisattva Siṃhanāda Lokeśvara. It functions as a ritual invocation and an expression of veneration, employing traditional Indian poetic im
Praise of Lokeśvara, A Garland of Jewels
Toh 1174 · classical · Eulogy · 5 passages · 1,274 words
This text is a devotional hymn addressed to Lokeśvara, the Lord of the World, structured as a series of prostrations and praises. The author characterizes Lokeśvara as the supreme being and
Toh 1175 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 507 words
This fragmentary text is a devotional hymn addressed to Gaṇeśvara, the elephant-headed deity identified as the King of the Assembly and the Lord of Wealth. The work functions as a ritual pra
Precious Praise of Śrī Śabarapāda
Toh 1176 · classical · Eulogy · 5 passages · 1,041 words
The Precious Praise of Śrī Śabarapāda is a devotional hymn addressed to the mahasiddha Śavaripa. The text functions as a ritualized glorification of the master, characterizing him as a 'Cave
Seven Praises of the Glorious Guru Vanaratna
Toh 1177 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 410 words
The Seven Praises of the Glorious Guru Vanaratna is a devotional composition structured as a series of seven laudatory verses dedicated to the teacher Vanaratna. The provided fragments indic
Toh 1178 · classical · Eulogy · 8 passages · 1,856 words
This text is a devotional hymn composed in Sanskrit and translated into Tibetan, designed to praise the previous lives of the Buddha as recounted in the Jātaka tales. The work functions as a
Toh 1179 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 393 words
This short liturgical text functions as a formal praise and prostration to a spiritual teacher, framing the guru as an embodiment of the Buddha's qualities. The author employs a series of ep
Toh 1222 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 168 words
This short liturgical fragment serves as a devotional invocation and praise of the deity Hevajra, framing the figure as the embodiment of ultimate reality. The text employs a symbolic color
A Praise of the Venerable Glorious Hevajra
Toh 1225 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 656 words
This text is a ritual praise dedicated to the deity Hevajra and his consorts. It functions as a meditative visualization tool, moving from the invocation of the central deity to the specific
Praise of the Glorious Hevajra
Toh 1304 · classical · Eulogy · 4 passages · 909 words
This text is a devotional hymn directed toward the deity Hevajra and associated female figures. It employs the aesthetics of the charnel ground to articulate a spiritual state that transcend
Fifteen Praises of the Goddess Nairātmā
Toh 1307 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 778 words
The Fifteen Praises of the Goddess Nairātmā is a liturgical work composed as a series of devotional hymns addressed to the deity Nairātmā. The text functions as a meditative tool designed to
Toh 1317 · classical · Eulogy · 1 passages · 294 words
This short text, titled Praise to the Noble Tārā Kurukullā, functions as a devotional hymn addressed to the deity Kurukullā. The fragment provided establishes the work's bilingual identity,
A Praise of the Glorious Kālacakra in Daṇḍaka Metre
Toh 1381 · classical · Eulogy · 9 passages · 2,519 words
A Praise of the Glorious Kālacakra in Daṇḍaka Metre is a ritual praise composed in a specific rhythmic Sanskrit metre, designed to facilitate the visualization and invocation of the deity Kā
Praise of the Hundred and Eight Names of Glorious Cakrasaṃvara
Toh 1425 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 656 words
This text is a liturgical praise dedicated to the deity Cakrasaṃvara, structured as a series of invocations and offerings. It employs the aesthetics of the wrathful tantras, utilizing imager
A Praise of the Glorious Cakrasaṃvara, The Utterly Pure Crown Jewel Accomplishing All Aims
Toh 1428 · classical · Eulogy · 13 passages · 3,925 words
This text is a liturgical praise dedicated to the deity Cakrasaṃvara and his retinue, functioning as a ritual instrument for the accomplishment of spiritual aims. The work is structured as a
A Praise of the Glorious Cakrasaṃvara
Toh 1440 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 541 words
This fragmentary text is a praise (stotra) dedicated to the deity Cakrasaṃvara, specifically addressing him in the form of Vajradveṣa. The work functions as a ritual invocation and an act of
A Praise of the Deities of the Maṇḍala called “The Bestower of Precious Magical Emanations”
Toh 1441 · classical · Eulogy · 6 passages · 1,588 words
This text is a liturgical praise directed toward the deities of a specific maṇḍala titled The Bestower of Precious Magical Emanations. The work functions as a devotional visualization tool,
A Praise of the Glorious Vajaraḍaka in Daṇḍaka Metre
Toh 1442 · classical · Eulogy · 6 passages · 1,268 words
This text is a ritual praise composed in the daṇḍaka metre, attributed to the logician Dharmakīrti. It functions as a meditative visualization and devotional hymn centered on the deity Vajra
Toh 1517 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 438 words
This text is a liturgical praise dedicated to the deity Vajraḍāka, characterized by the use of wrathful imagery to signify spiritual power. The work functions as a descriptive invocation, em
A Praise of the Glorious Cakrasaṃvara
Toh 1520 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 629 words
This short liturgical text, attributed to the master Maitrīpa, is a praise dedicated to the deity Cakrasaṃvara. The work functions as a devotional invocation that identifies the deity as the
A Praise of the Glorious Cakrasaṃvara Maṇḍala
Toh 1530 · classical · Eulogy · 6 passages · 1,731 words
This text is a ritual praise (stotra) dedicated to the maṇḍala of the deity Cakrasaṃvara. It functions as a meditative map that synchronizes the external geography of the maṇḍala with the in
A Praise of the Assembled Deities of the Glorious Cakrasaṃvara Maṇḍala
Toh 1531 · classical · Eulogy · 4 passages · 939 words
This text is a liturgical praise dedicated to the deities inhabiting the Cakrasaṃvara maṇḍala. It functions as a meditative map, systematically correlating specific deities and Buddhist ment
A Praise of the Glorious Cakrasaṃvara
Toh 1532 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 847 words
This text is a praise dedicated to the deity Cakrasaṃvara, functioning as a meditative tool to visualize the deity's transcendental nature and symbolic form. The work begins by establishing
A Praise of Vajravārāhī, She Who Illuminates Wisdom
Toh 1574 · classical · Eulogy · 3 passages · 918 words
This text is a devotional hymn (stotra) dedicated to the deity Vajravārāhī, specifically identified as the Illuminator of Insight. The work functions as a ritual praise, utilizing a combinat
Toh 1594 · classical · Eulogy · 2 passages · 558 words
This text is a liturgical praise (stotra) dedicated to the deity Vajrayoginī. It functions as a devotional invocation that characterizes the deity through the lens of non-dual tantric philos
Toh 1693 · classical · Eulogy · 4 passages · 998 words
This text is a devotional praise addressed to the deity Ārya Tārā, structured as a series of petitions and offerings intended to secure liberation from saṃsāra. The work employs a combinatio
Toh 1717 · classical · Eulogy · 6 passages · 1,460 words
A Praise of Pīṭhīśvarī is a liturgical text composed as a series of devotional homages to a female deity associated with the sacred geography of the body and the cosmos. The text functions a