Manuscript of the gYu thog snying thig’s sadhana by Khalkha Damtsik Dorje from the Tibetan Fond of the Center of Oriental Manuscripts and Xylographs of the Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist, and Tibetan Studies at the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences: The 19th Century

The study of the written heritage prominent Buddhist figures in Mongolia and Buryatia is an important area research for Russian centers field Tibetology Mongolian studies, as it provides correct understanding objective evaluation all aspects spiritual life Mongolian-speaking peoples interaction Mongolian-Tibetan cultural traditions. present relevant because, oriental works considering texts from cycle medical teachings gYu thog snying thig, compiled by authors, are almost non-existent. main purpose this article source analysis work called bDud rtsi'i po (gYu thig rigs bsdus kyi sgrub thabs bdud po), authorship which attributed to figure Khalkha Damtsik Dorje (Khal kha dam tshig rdo rje, 1781–1855). In Western Tibetology, has not yet been specially studied. used handwritten version work, stored collection Tibetan fond Centre Oriental Manuscripts Xylographs Institute Mongolian, Buddhist, studies at Siberian Branch Academy Sciences (COMX IMBT RAS). shows particularity created masters over centuries included thig’s rich anthology, we tentatively divide into three parts: medical, ritual texts. According our classification, considered belongs first group texts, more specifically, practice “three roots” (rtsa ba gsum) generation stage (skyed rim): Outer, Inner, Secret Guru Yoga practice. composition s?dhana genre a structure corresponding it: preliminary part (taking refuge, development bodhichitta), (visualization buddhas ??ki??s, repeating mantra), final (dedication merit living beings). that abridged dPag bsam ljon ?bras gi rgyun ?khyer dpag ?bras), 10th volume collected (gsung ‘bum). It established these two versions differ only text length certain features description some parts A comparative key elements content extensive abbreviated provided. s?dhanas proves author was Dorje. introduction scientific use previously unknown Dorje, found fund COMX RAS, enriches base modern traditional practices history Buddhism medicine Tibet 19th century.