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- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Madhyamā (dbu ma), lalanā (rkyang ma), and rasanā (ro ma).)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Magical powers (rdzu 'phrul), divine eye ( … Magical powers (rdzu 'phrul), divine eye (lha'i mig), divine ear (lha'i rna), recollection of previous lives (sngon gnas rjes dran), and knowledge of others' minds (gzhan sems shes pa). GTCD. These are discussed extensively in the Treasury of Abhidharma, chapter 7, verses 42–56. See Pruden 1988–90, 1157–80.verses 42–56. See Pruden 1988–90, 1157–80.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Magical powers (rdzu 'phrul); divine eye ( … Magical powers (rdzu 'phrul); divine eye (lha'i mig); divine ear (lha'i rna); recollection of previous lives (sngon gnas rjes dran); knowledge of others' minds (gzhan sems shes pa); and knowledge of the exhaustion of defilements (zag zad mkhyen pa). The sixth is only possessed by buddhas. GTCD. sixth is only possessed by buddhas. GTCD.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (Maha, Anu, and Ati. These three tantra classes are the special characteristics of the Nyingma school of the early translation. They are also known as "development, completion, and Great Perfection," or as "tantras, scriptures, and instructions.")
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Mahayana and hinayana.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Mahayoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (Mahayoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga. These th … Mahayoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga. These three sections of tantra are the special characteristics of the Nyingma School of the Early Translations. According to Jamgőn Kongtrűl the First: "The Three Inner Tantras are also known as the vehicles of the methods of mastery, because they establish the way to experience that the world and beings are the nature of mind manifest as kayas and wisdoms, and that everything is the indivisibility of the superior two truths, hereby ensuring that the practitioner will become adept in the method of gaining mastery over all phenomena as being great equality." The Three Inner Tantras are, respectively, also renowned as "development, completion, and great perfection" or as "tantras, scriptures, and instructions." According to Mipham Rinpoche, the Three Inner Tantras reached Tibet through six different lines of transmission: (1) As perceived by ordinary people in Tibet, Padmakara, the Second Buddha, taught only the instruction on the garland of views, but bestowed both the profound and extensive empowerments and instructions of all of the Three Inner Tantras to his exceptional disciples, including Sangye Yeshe, Rinchen Chok, Lui Wangpo of Khőn, and many others, the oral lineages of which have continued unbroken until this very day. Moreover, the major part of his teachings were sealed as terma treasures for the benefit of followers in future generations. (2) When the great translator Vairochana had received extensively the profound teachings of the Great Perfection from the twenty-five panditas, especially from Shri Singha, he returned to Tibet and imparted the Mind Section five times, as well as the oral lineage of the Space Section—both of which we have continued uninterruptedly. (3) The great pandita Vimalamitra arrived in Tibet and taught the Instruction Section chiefly to Tingdzin Sangpo of Nyang. This lineage was transmitted both orally and through terma treasures. (4) Sangye Yeshe of Nub received from four masters in India, Nepal, and Drusha innumerable teachings, headed by the important scriptures of Anu Yoga and Yamantaka. His lineage of the Scripture of the Embodiment of the Realization of All Buddhas is still unbroken. (5) Namkhai Nyingpo received the transmission of the teachings of Vishuddha from the Indian master Hungkara, which he then spread in Tibet. (6) During following generations, incarnations of the king and the close disciples of Padmasambhava have successively appeared—and still continue to do so—as great masters who, at opportune times, reveal the profound teachings that had been concealed as terma treasures in order to ensure the supreme welfare of people in Tibet and all other countries, both temporarily and ultimately.ountries, both temporarily and ultimately.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (Maheśvara, Indra, Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Kāmeśvara, Gaṇapati, Bhriṅgiridhi, and Kumāraṣaṇmukha.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Luminous Mind/Glossary + (Mahākāla Chadrupa's partner.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (Mahākālas are the chief dharmapālas, protectors of the dharma. They are either black or dark blue in color and wrathful. ''See also'' dharmapāla.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (Mahākāśyapa, Ānanda, Śāṇavāsika, Upagupta, Dhītika, Kṛṣṇa and Sudarśana. Their life stories are given in ''History'', pp. 432-9.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Mahāmudrā (phyag rgya chen po), jñānamudrā (ye shes kyi phyag rgya), karmamudrā (las kyi phyag rgya), and dharmamudrā (chos kyi phyag rgya). Sometimes samayamudrā (dam tshig gi phyag rgya) is the fourth, replacing karmamudrā or jñānamudrā.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems/Glossary + (Mahāsāṃghika, Sarvāstivāda, Sthavira, and Saṃmatīya.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (Mahāyoga is one of nine vehicles found in … Mahāyoga is one of nine vehicles found in the Nyingma tradition. In this system, one begins by maturing one's state of being with the eighteen supreme empowerments: the ten outer, beneficial empowerments, the five inner empowerments of potentiality, and the three profound, secret empowerments. In the next step, one comes to a definitive understanding of the view, which relates to the indivisibility of the superior two truths. In terms of meditation, the development stage is emphasized - the three meditative absorptions form the structure for this stage of practice, while its essence consists of a threefold process: purification, perfection, and maturation. This is then sealed with the four stakes that bind the life-force. In the completion stage practice of this system, one meditates on the channels, energies, essences, and luminosity. Then, as the conduct, one relies upon the proximate cause, which can be either elaborate in form, simple, or extremely simple, and then attains the fruition of this process - the completion of the five paths (which are subsumed under the four knowledge holders). This state of fruition is known as the unified state of the vajra holder. [TD 2052]ified state of the vajra holder. [TD 2052])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (Mahāyoga is traditionally divided into two … Mahāyoga is traditionally divided into two groups, the Collected Tantras, which includes the ''Guhyagarbha Tantra'', and the Collected Sādhanas. The latter division contains the Eight Great Sādhana Teachings, which comprise the ritual practices and instructions associated with eight divinities - five transcendent deities and three mundane deities. The five wisdom deities are Mañjuśrī Yamāntaka (enlightened form), Padma Hayagrīva (enlightened speech), Viśuddha (enlightened mind), Vajramṛta Mahottara (enlightened qualities), and Vajrakīlaya (enlightened activity). The three classes of worldly divinities are Mātaraḥ (liberating sorcery), Lokastotrapūja (mundane praises), and Vajramantrabhīru (wrathful mantra). [NS 283] These teachings have been maintained and practiced in both the Transmitted Teachings and the treasure tradition. In the former, the primary source is a cycle titled the ''Fortress and Precipice of the Eight Teachings: The Distilled Realization of the Four Wise Men''. There are a great many related teachings in the treasure tradition, the most important, however, are found in the revelations of Nyang Ral Nyima Özer, Guru Chöwang, and Rigdzin Gödem. [WC 777] Guru Chöwang, and Rigdzin Gödem. [WC 777])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Mainly the suffering of the three higher realms.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Mainly the suffering of the three lower realms.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Maintaining cause; one of a set of five causes. —► janana-hetu.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Uttara Tantra: A Treatise on Buddha Nature/Glossary + (Maitreya In this work this refers to the Bodhisattva Maitreya who lived at the time of the Buddha.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (Maitrī (friendliness), karuṇa (compassion) … Maitrī (friendliness), karuṇa (compassion), muditā (joy), and upekṣā (impartiality). These are a catalyst to the bodhisattva's attitude. When these have a conditional reference point, they are also referred to as the" dwelling places of Brahmā" (S: brahmavihāra). The bodhisattva sees these as indivisible with śūnyatā, and in this case, they are called "immeasurables." As Longchenpa says,<br><small>A man who has become a site for spiritual growth by having taken refuge<br>Will cultivate his mind for the welfare of beings.<br>By letting the flower of compassion blossom in the soil of friendliness<br>And tending it with the pure water of equanimity in the cool shade of joy.</small><br><small>[Herbert V. Guenther, trans. ''Kindly Bent to Ease Us'', Vol. I, Emeryville, CA: Dharma Publishing, 1975, p. 113]</small>Kindly Bent to Ease Us'', Vol. I, Emeryville, CA: Dharma Publishing, 1975, p. 113]</small>)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Meeting the Great Bliss Queen/Glossary + (Major Tibetan religious tradition, which since the seventh century has been very much influenced by and influential upon Buddhism. BÖn, like '''Nyingma''', has its own '''Great Completeness''' traditions.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Luminous Mind/Glossary + (Major deity whose state corresponds to one of the levels of the world of pure form.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Male enlightened practItIoner of vajrayana. Can also have deeper levels of meaning.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ornament of Stainless Light/Glossary + (Male organ)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + (Male tantric figure.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Male tantric practitioner.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (Malevolent or obstructing spirits.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (Malevolent or obstructing spirits.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Malice.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Malicious speech.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Wondrous Dance of Illusion/Glossary + (Mamos or matrikas constitute a large class … Mamos or matrikas constitute a large class of fierce female deities. Although they predate Buddhism, they have been assimilated to the Matrika, a type of sorcerer of the charnel grounds. These black goddesses personify natural forces that become destructive when disturbed. They carry bags full of disease germs and comprise the retinue of the Great Dharma Protectresses.retinue of the Great Dharma Protectresses.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + (Manager of a monastery's gardens and fields. 193n. 79)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + (Manager of gruel in a monastery kitchen. 193n. 79)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + (Manager of miso in a monastery kitchen. 193n. 79)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Manifestation, coming into play.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (Manifested body. The third of the three kayas. The aspect of enlightenment that can be perceived by ordinary beings.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (Manjushrimitra, Nagarjuna, Hungkara, Vimalamitra, Prabhahasti, Dhana Sanskrita, Shantigarbha, and Guhyachandra.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Mantra bindus (sngags kyi thig le), wind bindus (rlung gi thig le), and material bindus (rdzas kyi thig le).)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (Mantra is explained in the tantras as that … Mantra is explained in the tantras as that which protects the cohesiveness of the vajra mind. It is a means of transforming energy through sound, expressed by speech, breathing, and movement. Mantra is always done in conjunction with visualization and mudrā, according to the prescriptions of a sādhana transmitted by one's guru. Mantras are Sanskrit words or syllables. They express the quintessence of various energies, whether or not the mantra has conceptual content.<br> From the view of fruition, the practitioner should recognize all sound as mantra, all appearance as the deity's presence, and all thoughts as wisdom.he deity's presence, and all thoughts as wisdom.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Music in the Sky/Glossary + (Mantra is understood as "what can protect our mind" and refers to various sets of Sanskrit syllables, infused with meaning and power through practice and lineage transmission, and repeated during yidam deity practice.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems/Glossary + (Mantra, commitment, form, and pure wisdom.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Mantra-born ones (sngags skyes), field-born ones (zhing skyes), and family-born ones (rigs skyes).)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (Mantras are Sanskrit syllables or words th … Mantras are Sanskrit syllables or words that are used to invoke the speech or energy qualities of a particular deity. It is unnecessary for the practitioner to know the meaning of the words, because the sound of the mantra itself helps to transform one's energy and thus one's awareness. Because of its relationship to breath, speech, and prana, mantra recitation can activate the jnanapranas and help to suspend the activities of the karmapranas. Mantra is always conjoined with visualization and mudra within a tantric sadhana. The vehicle of the Tantrayana is also referred to as the Mantrayana.ana is also referred to as the Mantrayana.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (Mantras are formations of syllables that p … Mantras are formations of syllables that protect practitioners of the Vajra Vehicle from the ordinary perceptions of their own mind. They also function to invoke the yidam deities and their retinue. [TD 707] Explaining the etymology of the term, Dudjom Rinpoche writes, "''Mana'', which conveys the meaning of mind, and ''trāya'', which conveys that of protection, become 'mantra' by syllabic contraction, and therefrom the sense of protecting the mind is derived." [NS 257] ''See also'' Secret Mantra Vehicle.S 257] ''See also'' Secret Mantra Vehicle.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Food of Bodhisattvas/Glossary + (Mantras are generally said to be of three kinds: vidya mantras, dharani mantras, and secret mantras. These categories refer respectively to the skillful means of compassion, the wisdom of emptiness, and their nondual union.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (Mantras are unobscured in the area of skil … Mantras are unobscured in the area of skilful means (''thabs-kyi cha-la ma-rmongs-pa''), they have manifold means (''thabs mang-ba''), they are without difficulty (''dka'-ba med-pa'') and they are intended for those of highest acumen (''dbang-po mon-po'i dbang-byas-pa''). 246(''dbang-po mon-po'i dbang-byas-pa''). 246)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (Mantras of wrathful deities.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Mark, sign; cause.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Marrow (rkang); bones (rus pa); tendons and ligaments (chu rgyus), or body hairs (spu), originating from semen; and skin (lpags pa); flesh (sha); and blood (khrag), originating from menses.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Mars (Mig dmar, Kuja/Aṅgāraka; bKra shis, Maṅgala), Mercury (Lhag pa, Budha), Jupiter (Phur bu, Bṛihaspati), Venus (Pa sangs, Shukra), and Saturn (sPen pa, Shanaishchara/ Shanina). See Henning 2007, 357.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (Mask of Orgyen discovered by Sangye Lingpa)