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Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. "Horse Neck"] - Hayagrīva is a wrathful divinity of the lotus family and one of the yidam deities in the Eight Great Sādhana Teachings.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. "Indestructible Sow"] - A semiwrathful female yidam deity; the female counterpart of Cakrasaṃvara ('''"`UNIQ--nowiki-0002EF21-QINU`"'khor lo bde mchog''). [TD 1440])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. "One Gone to Bliss"] - An alternate term for the buddhas who, by relying upon the path of bliss - the Bodhisattva Vehicle - progress to the blissful fruition, the state of perfect buddhahood. [TD 1368])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. "One Who Has Passed into Reality"] - An epithet of the buddhas; this refers to one who, in dependence upon the path of reality, abides in neither existence nor peace and has passed into the state of great enlightenment. [TD 1287])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. "Performance Tantra"] - The second o … [Lit. "Performance Tantra"] - The second of the three outer tantras; the view of this tradition is similar to that of Yoga Tantra, while its conduct is equated with that of Kriyā Tantra. For this reason, it is also known as "dual tantra." [NS 271] This is also the second of the four classes of Tantra found in the New Schools.lasses of Tantra found in the New Schools.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. "Unsurpassed Union Tantra"] - The fo … [Lit. "Unsurpassed Union Tantra"] - The fourth and highest of the four classes of Tantra. In the New Schools, this system consists of the Father Tantras, Mother Tantras, and Nondual Tantras. In the Nyingma School, this class of Tantra is equated with the three inner tantras: Mahāyoga, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga. Ju Mipham explains, "From the perspective of this approach, not only is the Causal Vehicle of the Perfections a 'long path,' but the Outer Tantras are as well. In other words, this is the true 'swift path,' the true 'Fruition Vehicle.' All other approaches are taught according to the mind-sets of disciples to lead them to this vehicle. Here, in contrast, the ultimate, definitive meaning is revealed explicitly, just as it is seen by the wisdom of the buddhas." [KG 37]een by the wisdom of the buddhas." [KG 37])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. "Unsurpassed"] - 1) The eight planes … [Lit. "Unsurpassed"] - 1) The eight planes of existence associated with the fourth level of meditative concentration. The gods born in this plane have reached the highest level of the form realm. This realm, which is one of the five pure realms, is referred to as such because there are no other realms of embodied beings higher than this; 2) the Densely Arrayed Realm of Akaniṣṭha (Akaniṣṭhaghandavyūha), a sambhogakāya realm located above the seventeen form realms. [TD 2529, 1103]the seventeen form realms. [TD 2529, 1103])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. "heroic being of enlightenment"] - A … [Lit. "heroic being of enlightenment"] - An individual who trains in the Great Vehicle, so-called because such individuals do not become discouraged in the face of the long duration it takes to attain great enlightenment, nor in giving away their own head and limbs out of generosity. [TD 1870]ead and limbs out of generosity. [TD 1870])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + ([Lit. ''Activity Tantra''] - The first of … [Lit. ''Activity Tantra''] - The first of the three outer tantras; the view of this system, in terms of the ultimate, relates to the natural purity of all phenomena, while relatively one gains spiritual accomplishments by being blessed by the pure deity. Practice in this tradition focuses on the wisdom being and mantra recitation. Its conduct involves various forms of ritual purification and asceticism. [KG 34]itual purification and asceticism. [KG 34])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dudjom Lingpa's Chöd/Glossary + ([Note: This is a translation of the meaning in the context ofappearance.])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Akṣobhya]] (''mi-bskyod-pa''), [[Vairocana]] (''rnam-snang''), [[Ratnasambhava]] (''rin- 'byung''), Amitābha ('' 'od-dpag-med''), Amoghasiddhi (''don-grub'') and [[Vajradhara]] (''rdo-rje 'chang''). 274)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Krakucchanda]], [[Kanakamuni]] and [[Kāśyapa]]. 423)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Kriyātantra]], [[Ubhayatantra]] or [[Caryātantra]], [[Yogatantra]] and Unsurpassed [[Yogatantra]]. Also referred to as the FOUR CLASSES OF TANTRA. 32-4, 203, 263, 268-74)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Mahāyoga]], [[Anuyoga]] and [[Atiyoga]]. Also referred to as the THREE CLASSES OF YOGA and the THREE VEHICLES OF INNER TANTRAS OF SKILFUL MEANS. 396-7, 529-96, 604, 918)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Mandāravā]], [[Kālasiddhi]], [[Yeshe Tshogyel]], [[Śākyadevī]] of Nepal and [[Trashi Khyedren]], the princess of Mön. 773)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Mañjuśrī]], the lord of the [[Tathāgata]] family; [[Avalokiteśvara]], the lord of the Lotus family; and [[Vajrapāṇi]], the lord of the Vajra family. 137, 270, 352, 453, 624, 698, 758, 798, 889)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Nāgārjuna]] and [[Asaṅga]]. Also known as the TWO PROMULGATORS. 441)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Nāgārjuna]] and [[Asaṅga]]. Also known as the two supreme ones. 180, 300-1, 849)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Nāgārjuna]], [[Asaṅga]] and [[Dignāga]]. 440)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Nāgārjuna]], [[Asaṅga]], [[Dignāga]], [[Āryadeva]], [[Vasubandhu]] and [[Dharmakīrti]]. 440-1)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Songtsen Gampo]], Trhisong Detsen and Trhi Relpacen. 47, 510-22, 523, 889)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Vajrasattva]] (''rdo-rje sems-dpa' ''), [[Vairocana]] (''rnam-snang''), [[Vajrāditya]] (''rdo-rje nyi-ma''), [[Padmanarteśvara]] (''padma gar-dbang''), Aśvottama (''rta-mchog'') and Heruka (''he-ru-ka''). 274)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Vimalamitra]], [[Hūṃkara]], [[Mañjuśrīmitra]], [[Nāgārjuna]], [[Padmasambhava]], [[Dhanasaṃskṛta]], [[Rambuguhya-Devacandra]] and [[Śāntigarbha]]. Also referred to as the EIGHT GREAT AWARENESS-HOLDERS, their stories are given in ''History'', pp. 475-83.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Āryadeva]], [[Vasubandhu]] and [[Dharmakīrti]]. 440)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Śakra]] among the gods, Vemacitra among the antigods, [[Śākyamuni]] among humans, [[Jvālamukha]] among tormented spirits, [[Siṃha]] among animals and [[Yama]] among the hells. 129-30, 414)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + ([[Śāntideva]] and [[Candragomin]]. 441)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + ([also gaitan] The outer hall, which is just outside the curtained entryway to the main or inner hall naidō, and where Manjushri's jisha, new or visiting monks, monks who attend to guests, and the temple administrators all have their places. 78n. 14)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + ([also naitan] The main or inner hall. Both … [also naitan] The main or inner hall. Both inner and outer halls are arranged with assigned places based on monks' positions and seniority. Generally, the monks with more important functions have their places closer to the altar, i.e., to the center of the hall. 78n. 14, i.e., to the center of the hall. 78n. 14)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (a "victorious one" who has conquered cognitive and afflictive obscurations; an epithet of a buddha.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a ''Saṃbhoga-kāya'' or ''Nirmāṇa-kāya'' of a Buddha — what we would call Her 'Body' as contrasted with the ''Dharmakāya'', which is Her Mind.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a Buddhist layman, bound by the five vows (to avoid killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, intoxicating liquor and lying). Fem. upāsikā.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a Buddhist monastery or monastic college.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a Discourse of the Buddha, scripture of the Sūtra ''Piṭaka''; also, all exoteric teachings of Buddhism (the three ''Piṭakas'' and their commentaries) as opposed to the esoteric, Tantric teachings.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a Hīnayāna ''Arhant'' who attains ''Nirvāṇa'' without needing teachings in that lifetime, but lacks the complete realization of a Buddha so cannot benefit limitless sentient beings as a Buddha does.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Echoes of Voidness/Glossary + (a Mahāyāna practitioner; someone striving to gain the full enlightenment of buddhahood in order to benefit others.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a Noble Being, or Saint — one who has realized the Path of direct Insight into Ultimate Reality. Āryā feminine of ''Ārya'')
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (a Sakya teacher from the Ngor monastery.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a Tantric chopping knife with an almost semicircular blade slightly hooked at one end and a ''vajra'' handle in the middle.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Folk Tales of Tibet/Glossary + (a Tibetan unit of measurement, probably equal to a bushel.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Folk Tales of Tibet/Glossary + (a Tibetan wooden cup. A woman's cup is slightly smaller than a man's and is also sljghtly different in shape too.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a Tibetan-style book, made of long strips of paper, unbound, in imitation of the Indian palm-leaf manuscripts.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mother of Knowledge/Glossary + (a being in whom the thought of enlightenme … a being in whom the thought of enlightenment has arisen, one who has formed the intention to strive for complete enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. After practicing the Dharma for countless lifetimes, a perfected Bodhisattva is reborn in the world to demon- strate the way to enlightenment by becoming a Buddha. The Bodhisattvayāna is the vehicle of the Bodhisattva. Beginning with the generation of the mind dedicated to enlightenment, the Bodhisattva develops compassion and wisdom, the perfect knowledge of śūnyatā, the emptiness of all existence. He practices the six pāramitās which begin as ordinary virtues (giving, morality, patience, effort, meditation, and wisdom) and culminate in perfect transcendent action. From within the six, four further pāramitās arise: skillful means, vows, power, and primordial wisdom. The Bodhisattvayāna has ten stages, the first beginning with entry into the Path of Seeing: the Joyous, the Immacu- late, the Light-giving, the Radiant, the Invincible, the Realizing, the Far-reaching, the Immovable, the Beneficial, and the Cloud of Dharma., the Beneficial, and the Cloud of Dharma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a canonical scripture of the esoteric clas … a canonical scripture of the esoteric class; the whole set of practices taught in such scriptures and their commentaries, involving identification of oneself with a fully Enlightened deity, the Vajrayāna; a subset of such Tantric teachings, centred on a particular deity (e.g. 'the T. of Heruka') or of a particular level (''Kriyā-tantra, Caryātantra, Yoga-tantra, Anuttara-yoga-tantra'').tra, Yoga-tantra, Anuttara-yoga-tantra'').)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Folk Tales of Tibet/Glossary + (a ceremonial offering made of tsampa (see … a ceremonial offering made of tsampa (see bdow for explanation) mixed with butter, raisins and sugar or jaggery (brown sugar). Chemar offered during Losar (Tibetan new year) is much more elaborate than those offered on other occasions. When offering chemar, chang must accompany it. offering chemar, chang must accompany it.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Echoes of Voidness/Glossary + (a circular diagram symbolic of the universe; the visualized abode of a meditational deity.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a class of beings slightly inferior to ''devas'', who live within sight of a ''deva'' realm and are plagued by envy of their neighbours.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Zurchungpa's Testament/Glossary + (a class of beings whose jealous nature spoils their enjoyment of their fortunate rebirth in the higher realms and involves them in constant conflict with the gods in the god realms)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a class of fierce, malignant, goblin-like demons, belonging to the ''preta'' realm, said to eat human flesh.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (a class of semidivine beings, generally be … a class of semidivine beings, generally beneficent but sometimes malignant so that it is well to propitiate them with offerings. Many are local divinities of the countryside, often dwelling in sacred trees and guarding the treasure buried nearby. Others live on Mount Meru, guarding the realm of the gods. They are ruled by ĸubera, the god of wealth and guardian of the northern quarter.alth and guardian of the northern quarter.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mother of Knowledge/Glossary + (a class of sky-going beings; masculine counterpart of ḍākinīs; tantric deities who protect and serve the Dharma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mother of Knowledge/Glossary + (a class of sky-going beings; ḍākinīs represent the inspirational impulses of consciousness leading to understanding and wisdom;  goddesses or female tantric deities who protect and serve the tantric doctrine.)