Student 1 shared this with me, it is beautiful so I wanted to share with all of you:
“As the radiant Fire Horse Year dawns on this auspicious Losar, February 18, 2026, may the swift wind of blessings carry you forward like the legendary Wind Horse (Lungta), lifting your prayers to the highest realms and dispelling all obstacles with fiery clarity and unbridled energy!
In the profound tradition of Vajrayana, this is a Princess Mandarava Year, echoing the miraculous birth of the great ḍākinī Mandarava in the male wood-horse year. From the moment she entered this world, she stood upright, and displayed the signs of an enlightened being already awakened. Her life exemplifies fearless renunciation, unbreakable devotion, and the swift attainment of rainbow body through union with Padmasambhava.
In her emanations and blessings, we glimpse the perfect fusion of wisdom and compassion, transforming even the fiercest trials into the path of liberation!
May this Horse Year ignite within each of us Mandarava’s indomitable spirit: the courage to gallop beyond samsara’s illusions, the wisdom to recognize primordial purity in every moment, and the joyful energy to benefit countless beings without hesitation.
To all sentient beings near and far, may your minds be vast as the sky, your hearts warm as sacred fire, your steps swift and sure on the diamond path. May longevity, vitality, merit, and realization flourish like spring blossoms after winter’s thaw. May all obstacles dissolve like mist in sunlight, and may every breath become an offering of awakening!
Happy Losar! Tashi Delek!
In the blessings of Guru Rinpoche, Mandarava, and all the lineage holders, may this year be one of profound transformation and boundless auspiciousness for you and all whom you cherish
Ah!”
Sonia Gomes
PS- I removed the Mandarava mantra from the description to honor Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche’s wish that it not be made public.
This approach protects the integrity of the lineage and ensures the practices remain in their authentic context.
