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- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (One of the foremost disciples of Guru Padmasambhava. A great translator, monk, and siddha of the Nub clan whose main seat was Lhodrak Kharchu.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (One of the foremost students of the historical Buddha, embodying wisdom.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (One of the foremost students of the historical Buddha, embodying wisdom.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + (One of the four "preliminary practices" (Tib. ''ngöndro'') carried out by practitioners aspiring to receive ''abhisheka'', or full initiation into the Vajrayana.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (One of the four aspects of ascertainment on the path of joining.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (One of the four aspects of ascertainment on the path of One of the four aspects of ascertainment on the path of joining.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + (One of the four classes of India. This upp … One of the four classes of India. This upper class is roughly equivalent to the nobility, providing secular rulers and warriors. According to Buddhist mythology buddhas appear in the dominant class of its time; thus Śakyamuni was a ksatriya while the previous and next buddhas are brahmansthe previous and next buddhas are brahmans)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (One of the four classes of the ancient Indian social system, the warrior or royal caste.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (One of the four conditions systematized by … One of the four conditions systematized by Vasubandhu in his ''Abhidharmakosha'' to explain the functioning of causality. The other three are the causal condition (''rgyu'i rkyen''), the immediately preceding condition (''de ma thag pa'i rkyen''), and the objective condition (''dmigs pa'i rkyen'').bjective condition (''dmigs pa'i rkyen'').)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Finding Rest in the Nature of the Mind/Glossary + (One of the four conditions systematized by … One of the four conditions systematized by Vasubandhu in his ''Abhidharmakosha'' to explain how causality functions. The other three are the causal condition (''rgyu'i rkyen'') the immediately preceding condition (''de ma thagpa'i rkyen''), and the objective condition (''dmigs pa'i rkyen'').bjective condition (''dmigs pa'i rkyen'').)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Introduction to the Middle Way/Glossary + (One of the four conditions systematized by … One of the four conditions systematized by Vasubandhu in his ''Abhidharmakosha'' to explain how causality functions. The other three are the causal condition (''rgyu'i rkyen'') the immediately preceding condition (''de ma thagpa'i rkyen''), and the objective condition (''dmigs pa'i rkyen'').bjective condition (''dmigs pa'i rkyen'').)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + (One of the four continents (see entry). Th … One of the four continents (see entry). The Tibetan translation means "unpleasant sound," referring to a myth that all the beings in Kuru live for a fixed age of a hundred years, at the end of which they hear the "unpleasant sound" of a voice announcing their imminent deathof a voice announcing their imminent death)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (One of the four domains in the realm of form, the causes of which are produced through a meditation state of the same name.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Finding Rest in the Nature of the Mind/Glossary + (One of the four great Madhyamika arguments … One of the four great Madhyamika arguments, which investigates the nature of phenomena. All phenomena both inside and outside the mind are devoid of real existence because it can be shown that neither a single, discrete, truly existent thing, nor a plurality of such things, exists.g, nor a plurality of such things, exists.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Introduction to the Middle Way/Glossary + (One of the four great Madhyamika arguments … One of the four great Madhyamika arguments, which investigates the nature of phenomena. All phenomena both inside and outside the mind are devoid of real existence because it can be shown that neither a single, discrete, truly existent thing, nor a plurality of such things, exists.g, nor a plurality of such things, exists.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Zurchungpa's Testament/Glossary + (One of the four great arguments used by the Madhyamika School in investigating the nature of phenomena. It demonstrates that no phenomenon can truly exist either as a single, discrete thing or as a plurality of such things)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the four knowledge holders, four le … One of the four knowledge holders, four levels of spiritual attainment that present the progression through the paths and levels of Secret Mantra according to the Nyingma School. This level of attainment occurs on the path of seeing, where one first gains stability in the development stage. Though the mind itself matures into its divine form at this point, the residual elements are not able to be purified. [TD 1574] ''See also'' knowledge holder and four knowledge holders.owledge holder and four knowledge holders.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the four knowledge holders, four le … One of the four knowledge holders, four levels of spiritual attainment that constitute the Nyingma School's approach of progressing through the paths and levels of Secret Mantra; this classification refers to the path beyond training and the attainment of the ultimate fruition, the spontaneous presence of the five kāyas - the state of a vajra holder. [TD 3107]s - the state of a vajra holder. [TD 3107])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the four knowledge holders, four le … One of the four knowledge holders, four levels of spiritual attainment that present the progression through the paths and levels of Secret Mantra in the Nyingma School. This level of attainment occurs on the path of seeing, where the support present in the supreme state transforms into a clear, vajralike body, while the mind matures into the wisdom of the path of seeing and, as a result, one attains a state of freedom from birth and death. [TD 2282]of freedom from birth and death. [TD 2282])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + (One of the four main schools of Tibetan Bu … One of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Tsongkhapa in the fourteenth century. Developing as a reform movement within the Kadam sect of Atisha (eleventh century), it has maintained its primary seat in Central Tibet and is the lineage of the Dalai Lamas.bet and is the lineage of the Dalai Lamas.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (One of the four main traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Khon Konchok Gyalpo (1034—1102).)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (One of the four main traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Marpa the Translator (1012—1095).)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (One of the four main traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Tsong-khapa (1357-1419).)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Uttara Tantra: A Treatise on Buddha Nature/Glossary + (One of the four major schools of Buddhism in Tibet headed by His Holiness Karmapa. The other three schools are the Nyingmapas, the Sākyas, and the Gelupas.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Song of Lodro Thaye: A Vajra Song on Mahamudra by Jamgon Kongtrul/Glossary + (One of the four major schools of Buddhism in Tibet. It was founded by Marpa and is headed by His Holiness Karmapa. The other three schools are the Nyingmapas, the Sakyas, and the Gelupas.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the four major schools of Tibetan B … One of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Nyingmas adhere to the original ("old") form of vajrayāna Buddhism brought to Tibet in the eighth century by Padmākara (Padmasambhava) and others. This lineage stems from the primordial Buddha Samantabhadra, through Vajrasattva, to the human gurus Garap Dorje (b. 55 A.D.), Mañjuśrīmitra, Śrī Siṃha (b. 289), and jñānasūtra, and from them to Vimalamitra and Padmākara, who had twenty-five major Tibetan disciples including his consort Yeshe Tsogyal, King Trisong Detsün, and Vairocana the translator.<br> The system of nine yānas originates from the Nyingma tradition. In addition to the four tantric yānas of the New Translation tradition- kriyā, upa or caryā, yoga, and anuttara-they subdivide anuttara tantra into mahāyoga, anu, and ati yoga yānas. These all stem from the perspective of ati tantra (T: rdzogs-chen; great perfection). The anuttara yoga tantra, the highest tantra of the New Translation school, can be considered the culmination of path tantra and the gateway to the fruition tantra perspective of mahāyoga. From the time of Karma Pakshi and Rangjung Dorje (Karmapas II and III), Kagyü masters have practiced the ati teachings in addition to those of mahāmudrā.ati teachings in addition to those of mahāmudrā.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (One of the four mudras.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (One of the four mudras.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (One of the four mudras.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Geluk school was founded by Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) as a reformation of the tradition of Atisha Dipamkara. Also spelled ''Gelug''. An adherent of the Geluk school is called a Gelukpa.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Nyingma school is the oldest. An adherent of the Nyingma school is called a Nyingmapa.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. An adherent of the Sakya school is called a Sakyapa.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. An adherent of the Kagyu school is called a Kagyupa.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (One of the four root tantras of Anu Yoga.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + (One of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhis … One of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Sakya school has origins in the teachings of the Indian ''mahasiddha'' Virupa (ninth or tenth century) and was brought to Tibet by the Tibetan Drokmi (993-1077). The Sakya school is particularly renowned for its ''lamdre'' (path and fruit) teachings that combine Mahayana and Vajrayana into a unified synthesis.na and Vajrayana into a unified synthesis.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the four stakes that bind the life- … One of the four stakes that bind the life-force; Tenpe Nyima explains, "For the stake of the essence mantra, focus your mind on the heart center of the wisdom being, where the absorption being - the heart essence [syllable or implement] - is encircled by a garland of mantras. Then recite the mantra." [KR 57] mantras. Then recite the mantra." [KR 57])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the four stakes that bind the life- … One of the four stakes that bind the life-force; Tenpe Nyima explains, "Concerning the stake of projection and absorption, while recognizing that the universe and its inhabitants are, by nature, deity, mantra, and wisdom, emanate an inconceivable number of light rays from the deity's form and the mantra chain. Ultimately, this will result in the supreme spiritual accomplishment - the accomplishment of the twofold benefit. On a temporal level, it will accomplish the four kinds of enlightened activiry. White light, for example, will carry out peaceful activiry; yellow light, enriching activity; and so on. It will also bring, among other things, the eight mundane spiritual accomplishments." [KR 57]undane spiritual accomplishments." [KR 57])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the four stakes that bind the life- … One of the four stakes that bind the life-force; explaining this practice, Tenpe Nyima writes, "For the stake of absorption, start out with the three absorptions and then meditate that the environment and its inhabitants are the divine maṇḍala - empty appearances like a rainbow. Finally, complete all the various aspects of the practice, including empowerment, sealing, and so on." [KR 57] empowerment, sealing, and so on." [KR 57])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the four stakes that bind the life- … One of the four stakes that bind the life-force; Tenpe Nyima explains, "As for the stake of unchanging realization, whether in terms of deity or mantra, you should be present to the nature of the practice, which transcends the intellect. This refers to reality itself, in which all forms of dualistic fixation are inherently enlightened as the maṇḍala of vajra space - pure equality." This stake is the essence of the other three. "For this reason," he writes, "binding its essence is of the utmost importance." [KR 57-59]e is of the utmost importance." [KR 57-59])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Finding Rest in the Nature of the Mind/Glossary + (One of the four systems of Buddhist tenets … One of the four systems of Buddhist tenets. Together with the Vaibhashika school, the Sautrantika is considered as belonging to the Hinayana. The Sautrantikas are divided into two subgroups: the Sautrantikas following scripture (''lung gi rjes 'brang'') and the Sautrantikas following reasoning (''rigs kyi rjes 'brang''). The former group is quite close in outlook to the Vaibhashikas; the latter is particularly associated with Dharmakirti and is remarkable for its elaborate epistemology and logic. It is widely studied and utilized in Tibetan Buddhism. studied and utilized in Tibetan Buddhism.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Introduction to the Middle Way/Glossary + (One of the four systems of Buddhist tenets … One of the four systems of Buddhist tenets. Together with the Vaibhashika school, the Sautrantika is considered as belonging to the Hinayana. The Sautrantikas are divided into two subgroups: the Sautrantikas following scripture (''lung gi rjes 'brang'') and the Sautrantikas following reasoning (''rigs kyi rjes 'brang''). The former group is quite close in outlook to the Vaibhashikas; the latter is particularly associated with Dharmakirti and is remarkable for its elaborate epistemology and logic. It is widely studied and utilized in Tibetan Buddhism. studied and utilized in Tibetan Buddhism.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (One of the four systems of Buddhist tenets … One of the four systems of Buddhist tenets. Together with the Vaibhashika school, the Sautrantika is considered as belonging to the Hinayana. The Sautrantika is remarkable for its elaborate psychology and logic and is widely studied and utilized in Tibetan Buddhism. studied and utilized in Tibetan Buddhism.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (One of the fourfold Sarvāstivādin interpretation of the conditioned<br>co-arising. According to this interpretation, conditioned co-arising<br>extends over (prākarsika) three periods (past, present, future) of existence.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (One of the fourfold interpretation of the Sarvāstivāda on conditioned<br>co-arising. This interpretation is that the 12 links of conditioned<br>co-arising are connected (sāmbandhika) through being causes and effects.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (One of the fourfold interpretation of the Sarvāstivāda.<br>This interpretation is that the 12 links of conditioned co-arising<br>are embraced within a single moment.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (One of the greatest masters and panditas of Indian Buddhism who brought the Dzogchen teachings to Tibet.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (One of the greatest masters and scholars o … One of the greatest masters and scholars of Indian Buddhism. He went to Tibet in the ninth century where he taught and translated numerous Sanskrit texts. He was one of the principal sources, together with Guru Padmasambhava, of the Dzogchen teachings in Tibet.bhava, of the Dzogchen teachings in Tibet.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (One of the greatest masters and scholars o … One of the greatest masters and scholars of Indian Buddhism. He went to Tibet in the ninth century where he taught and translated numerous Sanskrit texts. He was one of the principal sources, together with Guru Padmasambhava, of the Dzogchen teachings in Tibet.bhava, of the Dzogchen teachings in Tibet.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Food of Bodhisattvas/Glossary + (One of the greatest masters and scholars o … One of the greatest masters and scholars of Indian Buddhism. He went to Tibet in the ninth century where he taught and translated numerous Sanskrit texts. He was one of the principal sources, together with Guru Padmasambhava, of the Dzogchen teachings of Tibet.bhava, of the Dzogchen teachings of Tibet.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the heavenly bodies of Indian cosmology. Rahu originally was a demon who tried to capture the sun and moon but was subdued and is now said to be one of the planets. He is responsible for eclipses.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (One of the last experiences during the bardo of dharmata.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (One of the last experiences in the bardo of dharmata.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (One of the last experiences in the bardo of dharmata.)