8th Karmapa empowerment

[cck123]

Can you tell me why there is no empowerment for Guru Yoga on Mikyö Dorje.
Usually this is necessary (Milarepa, Gampopa, Marpa, Karma Pakshi, 15th Karmapa and others)?

Thank you!

[Dharmasagara]

Simply stated, because the 8the Karmapa did not see it necessary to have an initiation for this practice, when he wrote the practice text.

Best,
Sagara

[Kelwin]

Meanwhile (and I'm aware you probably already know everything I'll say),you can aks teachers for blessing for this practice. Obviously it also requires a lung, and explanation. Practicing together is best.

Also, it's often recommended (not required) to receive empowerments of other earlier lineage masters like Mila or Pakshi, and related yidams like Yogini and/or Demchok.

One Rinpoche blessed me for the practice by reciting some main lines of the prayers, while another shared some stories and then chanted the mantra. I quite like the informal approach of it all.