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Calculation of the new year according to the Tsurphu tradition

The calculations related to Tibetan calendars are often based on the ideas presented in the Kalachakra Tantra. In this case, some interpretations may differ, which then changes the very structure of the calendar and the methods of calculation. If in the usual Tibetan calendar the 33rd month of each cycle is inserted, then in the Tsurphu calendar the correspondence 67 average lunar months=65 average solar months is used. At the same time it should be taken into account that from the point of view of classical astronomy it will still lead to some errors in calculations, as the synodic period of the Moon's revolution is 29.530588 days. Accordingly, further as constant values (which is also some error that can be accumulated in Tibetan calendars due to the peculiarities of mathematics and approach) the synodic period of the Moon's revolution will be used.

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Translations of Explanations, Tengyur (bstan 'gyur (sde dge))

The Tengyur (bstan 'Gyur) is one of the canonical collections of texts that include commentaries, hymns, and treatises composed by Indian teachers of the past. There are several different editions of the Tengyur. In this case the catalog is based on the Tengyur of the Dege edition. The catalog will be gradually enlarged and new sections will be opened. At present, there is still a so-called upper cut on the general content. The number of texts and volumes will also be indicated in the course of the work. It should be mentioned at once that the Kangyura catalog may not coincide with the one presented by Tohoku. This may be due to the fact that when compiling the catalog on the site - the entire collection of texts is proofread, rather than translating the overview catalog, which is one of the volumes of this collection.

Clairvoyance from divination on stones

I praise the guru, the great jewel of Phadampa!
Meditate upon yourself as Phadampa. That at this time clairvoyance from divination by stones as knowledge may be manifested with clarity, say, “May a single stone be obtained for one person!”

Calculation of the eight goddesses and the fruits of the graha planets

Praise to the Kalachakra!
The pure form of unchanging bliss! Kalachakrapada, manifestation in the body of form! May both your feet be steady [on my head]!
[Making] clarifications from this tantra.
Here the fruit of the calculation of the eight goddesses is indicated.

Five-finger divination

The thumb is the element of wood. Index finger - element of fire. Middle finger - element of earth. The ring finger is the element of metal. The little finger is the element of water.
If the thumb is pointed first: The prediction about the provocation of negative forces is as follows: There will be harm from the lords of the area (sa bdag), gyalpo and rakshasi. If there is heaviness and pain in the shoulders and teeth marks of predators on the neck, there will be a disease of unclear consciousness. For those who are evil and impure pure water and mindfulness will be granted. There will be the receiving of the polluted and impure. There will be benefit from the realization of purification and repentance.