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Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + ("Ratna crown" (rin chen cod pan); "great p … "Ratna crown" (rin chen cod pan); "great padma" (padma chen po); "great vajra" (rdo rje chen po); "great strength" (stobs po che); "great protector" (mgon po chen po); "great sound" (sgra chen po); "great joy" (nyer dga' chen po); and "great intoxication" (myos pa che ba). The Kālachakra Tantra (chapter 2, verse 45) calls them rohiṇī (snar ma); hastijihvā (glang chen lce); piṅgalā (ser skya/dmar ser); puṣhā (rgyal); jayā (rgyal ba); alambuṣhā (kun du 'chang ba); iḍā (lug); and kuhā (tshul 'chos pa). See C.T. 6:53–54; and Wallace 2004, 54.). See C.T. 6:53–54; and Wallace 2004, 54.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + ("Recite dedications," done after all chanting to dedicate and transfer the resulting merit and benefit to all beings. 190n. 61)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + ("Record book as abbot," a formal, official document used as a resume by former abbots to demonstrate their seniority according to their dates of being abbots; similar to the kaidōshō. 199n. 127)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + ("Restraining or controlling the breath " This refers to specific breathing practices, primarily involving breath retention. The Tibetan is literally "life effort" referring to the deliberate control of the "life" breath)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + ("Revealed treasure". (When capitalized, '' … "Revealed treasure". (When capitalized, ''Terma'' refers to the tradition or the body of terma literature.) When Padmasambhava gave empowerments and teachings to his main disciples, he entrusted specific teachings to each one. These teachings were miraculously hidden in various places—temples, images, the sky (i.e., a parchment falls from the sky into the terton's hand), rocks, and lakes. Those found in nature are called earth treasures (sa gter). He foretold that in future incarnations these disciples would reveal (find) these hidden teachings and share them for the benefit of beings. These incarnations are known as ''tertöns''. In the case of "mind treasures" (dgongs gter), the hidden teachings are not physically unearthed but arise in the tertön's mind by the blessings of Padmasambhava. When a terma is called "rediscovered" (yang gter), this means it was first concealed by Guru Padmasambhava and then found by a tertön. When a terma is called "re-extracted," it means that it was (i) hidden by Padmasambhava and (2) rediscovered or revealed by a first terton, who then realized that the time was not suitable and hid the treasure again; it was then (3) revealed a second time by a later tertön, who shared it with others. We could also call this a "twice-discovered" terma.also call this a "twice-discovered" terma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jamgon Kongtrul's Retreat Manual/Appendix 4: Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Deities, and Practices Mentioned in the Retreat Manual + ("Sage of the Shakyas"; was the historical buddha.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + ("Sending and taking," an important Mahayan … "Sending and taking," an important Mahayana contemplative practice to develop compassion for others. In the practice, one visualizes oneself taking in the suffering of others on the in-breath and sending them relief, peace, and happiness on the out-breath.f, peace, and happiness on the out-breath.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jamgon Kongtrul's Retreat Manual/Appendix 4: Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Deities, and Practices Mentioned in the Retreat Manual + ("She Who Liberates"; a bodhisattva who has vowed to always be born as a female and to equal the enlightened activity of all buddhas.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + ("Slayer of Death." This tantra has been re … "Slayer of Death." This tantra has been retrospectively classed, along with the Guhyasāmaja, as a father tantra. More than in other tantras, there is an emphasis on the power and efficacy of sorcery practices in Yamāntaka literature. Also known as Vajrabhairava, he is considered the wrathful from of Mañjuśrīs considered the wrathful from of Mañjuśrī)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + ("Solitarily Enlightened One," one who has reached perfection in the second hinayana vehicle, chiefly through contemplation on the twelve links of dependent origination in reverse order.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("Solitarily enlightened one." A Hinayana a … "Solitarily enlightened one." A Hinayana arhat who attains nirvana chiefly through contemplation on the twelve links of dependent origination in reverse order, without needing teachings in that lifetime. He lacks the complete realization of a buddha and so cannot benefit limitless sentient beings as a buddha does.imitless sentient beings as a buddha does.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + ("Spiritual friend"; a title given to a person who has demonstrated exceptional competence in the scriptures and subjects of basic Buddhism.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + ("Substances" of the yogic psycho-physical … "Substances" of the yogic psycho-physical system. In tantra the white bindu, or white element, is equivalent to the mind-forenlightenment. It must be "melted" at the head center and "dripped" down the central channel to the lower centers, producing the four ecstasies.wer centers, producing the four ecstasies.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + ("Sugata-essence," the most common Sanskrit term for what in the West is known as "buddha nature.")
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("Tantric practitioner," ngakpa. A person who has received empowerment, continues sadhana practice, and keeps the sacred commitments. In particular, an adept follower of Mahayoga Tantra.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + ("Temple gate," one of the many terms used for a temple. 192n.73)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("That which eliminates the dualistic cling … "That which eliminates the dualistic clinging of hope and fear (gtor) and unites one with the absolute nature of phenomena (ma)." A ritual object of varying shapes and composed of a variety of sub-stances. Depending on the context, the torma is considered as an offering, a symbolic representation of a deity, a source of blessings, or even as a weapon for dispelling obstacles.even as a weapon for dispelling obstacles.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + ("That" signifying universal interdependence; contrasted with shatō "this," or individual, concrete phenomena. 54n. 35)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("The All-good," the mother of all the buddhas of the three times; the female counterpart of the dharmakaya buddha Samantabhadra. She symbolizes emptiness and dharmadhatu.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("The Great Treasury of Precious Termas." A … "The Great Treasury of Precious Termas." A collection of the most important revealed termas of Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Vairochana, and other of their closest disciples, compiled by Jamgőn Kongtrűl Lodrő Thaye with the help of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. Originally sixty-three volumes. Published by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in New Delhi, with the addition of several more volumes of termas and commentaries.l more volumes of termas and commentaries.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("The Hundred Thousand Tantras of the Old S … "The Hundred Thousand Tantras of the Old School." A collection of scriptures belonging to the three inner tantras, gathered by Ratna Lingpa and re-edited by Jigmey Lingpa. Various editions exist, but the numbering of the volumes used in this book are from the version in thirty-six volumes published by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, New Delhi, 1974. The structure of this edition is as follows: ten volumes of Ati Yoga, three volumes of Anu Yoga, six volumes of the Tantra Section of Mahayoga, thirteen volumes of the Sadhana Section of Mahayoga, one volume of protector tantras, and three volumes of catalogues and historical background.s of catalogues and historical background.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + ("The Lord who looks down from on high (wit … "The Lord who looks down from on high (with compassion)." Considered the essence of compassion, Avalokiteshvara is one of the three most important celestial bodhisattvas in Tibetan Buddhism (Manjushri and Vajrapani are the other two). Certain high lamas, such as the Dalai Lamas and the Karmapas, are considered to be human embodiments of Avalokiteshvara.o be human embodiments of Avalokiteshvara.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("The Loving One." The bodhisattva regent of Buddha Shakyamuni, presently residing in Tushita heaven until becoming the fifth buddha of this aeon; author of five treatises preserved by Asanga.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Music in the Sky/Glossary + ("The One Holding a Vajra" and embodying the ultimate, the dharmakaya. Usually depicted as deep blue and holding a bell and dorje crossed over his heart.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("The Oral Transmission of the Old School." Fifty-six volumes in the expanded edition published by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, New Delhi.)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("The Sage of the Shakyas," Buddha Shakyamuni, the historical buddha.)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("The Sutra of the White Lotus of the Sacred Dharma"/ Famous Mahayana scripture.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Luminous Mind/Glossary + ("The old school." Originating from the first spread of Dharma in Tibet, it developed after Padmasambhava starting in the eighth century.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + ("The state in-between." Most commonly, ''bardo'' refers to the state after death through which the consciousness, now separated from the body, journeys on its way to a new birth.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + ("The vehicle of mantras," another term for Vajrayana Buddhism.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + ("The way of the disciples," a term that is often used as a synonym for the Hīnayāna in contrast with the Bodhisattva Vehicle of the Mahayana)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + ("The yāna of the [six] perfections" is an alternative name for the Mahayanas sutra tradition)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + ("This," signifying individual, concrete phenomena; contrasted with natō, "that" or universal interdependence. 54n. 35)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + ("Threefold" (sum skor ma, traivṛittā), "desire" ('dod ma, kāminī), "house-mistress" (khyim ma, gehā), "chaṇḍikā" (gtum mo), and "māra-free" (bdud bral ma, māradārikā).)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + ("Thus-gone," a fully enlightened buddha. The buddhas who have gone (gata) to the state of dharmata or suchness (tatha). Synonym for sugata and Jma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("Thus-gone." Same as a fully enlightened buddha.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + ("To know qualitatively" means to know the dharmatā, or abiding state, of phenomena. "To know quantitatively" means to know relative phenomena in all their multiplicity.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + ("Transcendent knowledge," the mahayana teachings on insight into emptiness, transcending the fixation of subject, object, and action.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("Transcendent knowledge." The Mahayana teachings on insight into emptiness, transcending the fixation on subject, object, and action. Associated with the second turning of the wheel of Dharma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + ("Transcendent knowledge." The mahayana teachings on insight into emptiness.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + ("Treasure master", or revealer of terma. Aterton experiences visions or signs indicating how and where to discover his or her destined terma. Many such treasure masters have appeared throughout the centuries, down to the present day. ''See also'' terma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jamgön Mipam: His Life and Teachings/Glossary + ("Treasure revelations" generally held to be eighth-century teachings of Padmasambhava that were hidden in the Tibetan landscape for future generations to uncover when the time was right for the particular teachings to be understood and practiced.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + ("Treasure-lord harm-bringer," class of spirits who guard treasure or wealth and can be treacherous. ''See'' Nöchin.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + ("Treasure-lord harm-bringer," class of spirits who guard treasure or wealth and can be treacherous. ''See'' Nöchin.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("Treasure." (1) The transmission through c … "Treasure." (1) The transmission through concealed treasures, which were hidden mainly by Guru Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal, to be discovered at the proper time by a tertbŉ, a "treasure revealer," for the benefit of future disciples. It is one of the two chief traditions of the Nyingma School, the other being Kama. This tradition is said to continue even long after the Vinaya of the Buddha has disappeared. (2) Concealed treasures of many different kinds, including texts, ritual objects, relics, and natural objects. Terma treasures (gter ma) See Terma.ects. Terma treasures (gter ma) See Terma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + ("Truth" or "reality." Buddhism speaks of an outer dharma, namely, the teachings of the Buddha, and an inner dharma, reality when we see it as it truly is. From this latter point of view, all phenomena are expressions of dharma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("Vajra Bearer." One of the eight great bodhisattvas and the chief compiler of the Vajrayana teachings. Also known as Lord of Secrets.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("Vajra Sow." A sambhogakaya manifestation of the female buddha Samantabhadri. She is also one of the chief yidam deities of the Sarma Schools, as well as a wisdom dakini.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + ("Vajra-holder," the dharmakaya buddha of the New Schools. Can also refer to one's personal teacher of vajrayana.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + ("Vajra-holder." The dharmakaya buddha of the Sarma Schools. Can also refer to one's personal teacher of Vajrayana or to the all-embracing buddha nature.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + ("Validity": the study of logic and epistemology, or "valid cognition.")