Lesson 34

The Sutra of Great Liberation L34 34

In this session, Khenpo Sodargye offers a lucid and down-to-earth exploration of the Buddha’s ten names, weaving together ancient philosophy, practical memory tips, and reflections on the challenges of modern life. Through stories of Prince Virtuous to See, the meaning of confession, and the reality of environmental crisis, the teaching moves from the cosmic—how the Buddha’s wisdom encompasses all phenomena—to the deeply personal, including moments of fatigue and vulnerability. The lesson highlights that understanding the Buddha’s qualities is not just about recitation, but about recognizing the potential for clarity, compassion, and resilience within ourselves. In a world marked by uncertainty and upheaval, the courage to reflect, confess, and start anew becomes both a spiritual and practical strength.

Teachings by Khenpo Sodargye.The Sutra of Great Liberation is a profound scripture taught by the Buddha near the time of his parinirvana. It is treasured in nearly every Tibetan household, where it is commonly recited for 49 days to help the deceased attain liberation. The sutra is filled with the sacred names of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and merely hearing or reciting them brings inconceivable merit. Khenpo Sodargye was deeply moved since childhood by witnessing a kind elderly man devotedly reciting this sutra daily, thus forming a profound connection with it. Through confession and practice of this sutra, one can purify negative karma and attain Buddhahood—it is truly an extraordinary path to liberation.