Atisha's Prayer to Arya Tara

om jikpa gyé kyob ma la chaktsal lo

Om! Homage to the lady who protects us from the eight fears!

trashi palbar ma la chaktsal lo

Homage to the lady who blazes with the splendour of auspiciousness!

ngensong go gek ma la chaktsal lo

Homage to the lady who closes the door to lower rebirths!

tori lam drenma la chaktsal lo

Homage to the lady who leads us on the path to higher realms!

taktu khyé kyi dongdrok dzé

You have always sustained me in your care.

dadung tukjé kyab tu sol

Now, protect me still with your great compassion, I pray!