Long Life Empowerment by HH 34th. Received by Bon Chong Ma on 6/28/2026

Long Life Empowerment by HH 34th. Received by Bon Chong Ma on 6/28/2026.

In the Tibetan Yungdrung Bön tradition, a Long Life Empowerment is a sacred ritual designed to heal the mind and body, retrieve scattered soul energy (la), and extend your lifespan so you have the time needed to pursue spiritual growth.

The central practices of Bon longevity include specific deities, practices, and teachings:

Key Deities and Masters

• Tsewang Rigdzin: The most revered long-life deity and Awareness-Holder (Rigdzin) in the Bon tradition. His practices involve visualizing nectars falling onto the practitioner to purify emotions, heal illnesses, and grant longevity.
• Drenpa Namkha: An 8th-century master and powerful Bon deity who offers protection from diseases, obstacles, and untimely death.

Associated Practices

• Tsa Lung (Subtle Body Yoga): Powerful yogic breathing and visualization exercises. By retaining the breath and opening energy channels (tsa), practitioners unblock stagnated energy to promote physical health and mental clarity.
• Mantra Recitation: The essential long-life mantra of Tsewang Rigdzin (SO DRUM A KAR MU LA TING NAM WÖ DU MU YE TSE NRI DZA) is widely recited by Bon practitioners for blessings and protection.

How to Engage?

Because these rituals are considered powerful spiritual technologies, receiving them requires the blessing and transmission of a qualified Bon master. Many Bon centers host long-life empowerments and teachings that are accessible both in person and online.