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- 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.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (One of the mahasiddhas of India and a master in the mahamudra lineage; known as the Great Brahmin. For details see Herbert V. Guenther, trans., The Royal Song of Saraha (Shambhala Publications, 1973).)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (One of the mahāsiddhas, known for eating fish-guts.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (One of the main yidams of the Nyingma School, belonging to the Eight Sadhana Teachings.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/This Precious Life/Glossary + (One of the many names for enlightenment, it refers to removing ignorance that obscures the mind and realizing absolute truth.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems/Glossary + (One of the most common epithets of the Buddha,literally meaning one who is “thus gone” (''tathā āgata'') beyond samsara to the far shore of ''nirvana'', or who is “thus come” (''tathā āgata'') to the world to show the way to nirvana.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Zurchungpa's Testament/Glossary + (One of the most famous Buddhist universities of India, destroyed in the twelfth century)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/White Lotus (Mipham)/Glossary + (One of the most important monastic univers … One of the most important monastic universities of medieval India. It was located at the birthplace of Shariputra to the north ofBodh Gaya (in present-day Bihar), not far from Vulture Peak, where the Buddha expounded his teachings on the Perfection of Wisdom. Nalanda grew to an immense size; it was famous all over Asia and was attended and administered by many of the greatest masters of Mahayana Buddhism. Founded in the second century and destroyed by the armies of Muhammad Khalji in 1235, Nalanda existed for a thousand years.235, Nalanda existed for a thousand years.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (One of the most important sacred sites of Tibet, a temple built by the king Songtsan Gampo to the south of Lhasa.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (One of the most important wisdom beings in Tibetan Buddhism, a bodhisattva or goddess who serves as a yidam and a protector and an inspiration to practitioners.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (One of the most important wisdom beings in Tibetan Buddhism, a bodhisattva or goddess who serves as a yidam and a protector and an inspiration to practitioners.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (One of the most influential Bon ministers during the reign of King Trisong Deutsen.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Food of Bodhisattvas/Glossary + (One of the new translation schools of Tibetan Buddhism founded by Khön Könchog Gyalpo and associated with the great monastery of Sakya. The Sakya Lamas were, for a time, the rulers of Tibet.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (One of the numerous types of conduct.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (One of the numerous types of conduct.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Finding Rest in the Nature of the Mind/Glossary + (One of the oldest and most important syste … One of the oldest and most important systems of the Indian philosophy, of which Kapila was the first exponent. It is a rationalistic interpretation of the Upanishads and posits two fundamental principles of matter (prakriti) and of mind (purusha), both of which are regarded as ultimately real. of which are regarded as ultimately real.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Introduction to the Middle Way/Glossary + (One of the oldest and most important syste … One of the oldest and most important systems of the Indian philosophy, of which Kapila was the first exponent. It is a rationalistic interpretation of the Upanishads and posits two fundamental principles of matter (prakriti) and of mind (purusha), both of which are regarded as ultimately real. of which are regarded as ultimately real.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (One of the ordinary accomplishments. The yogic ability to travel great distances extremely quickly and without fatigue.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (One of the phases of the bardo of dharmata.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (One of the phases of the bardo of dharmata.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (One of the primary elements used in the Indian alchemical processes for transmuting base metals into gold and for attaining immortality. See White 1996.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (One of the principal disciples of Shantarakshita, continu-ing his master's synthesis of the Madhyamika and Yogachara (ninth century).)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Luminous Mind/Glossary + (One of the principal meditational buddhas or deities (yidams) of the anuttarayogatantra. He is especially popular in the Kagyu lineage practices.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Feast of the Nectar of the Supreme Vehicle/Glossary + (One of the principal schools of the Great … One of the principal schools of the Great Vehicle, based on the teachings of the third turning of the wheel of the Dharma and propagated by Asaṅga, Vasubandhu, and their followers. Its philosophical tenets included the doctrine of mind-only (cittamātra), the eight consciousnesses, the ground of all as the storehouse of karmic tendencies, and the three natures or realities.ncies, and the three natures or realities.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (One of the queens of King Trisong Deutsen. Reputed to have been a major troublemaker.)