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- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Sutra refers to the teachings of both Hinayana and Mahayana; Tantra refers to Vajrayana.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems/Glossary + (Sutra/perfection/definition and tantra/secret mantra/vajra.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems/Glossary + (Svātantrika and Prāsaṅgika.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend (2005)/Glossary + (Sweet, cool, soft, light (on the digestion), clear, without odor, not irritating to the throat, soothing on the stomach.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend (2013)/Glossary + (Sweet, cool, soft, light (on the digestion), clear, without odor, not irritating to the throat, soothing on the stomach.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/White Lotus (Mipham)/Glossary + (Syllables or formulas that, when recited with appropriate visualization, and so on, protect the mind of the practitioner from ordinary perceptions. They are invocations to the yidam deity and manifestations of the deity in the form of sound.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (Syllables or formulas that, when recited with appropriate visualizations, etc., protect the mind of the practitioner from ordinary perceptions. They are invocations and manifestations of the yidam deity in the form of sound.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (Syllables or formulas which, recited in th … Syllables or formulas which, recited in the context of sadhanas, visualizations, etc., protect the mind of the prac-titioner from ordinary perceptions. Mantras are also invocations of, and manifestations of, the yidam in the form of sound. There arc three kinds of mantra: (1) vidya-mantras (rig sngags\ associated with the outer class of tantras, are the essence of skilful means; (2) dharani-mantras (gzungs) are the essence of transcendent wisdom and derive from the teachings of the Prajnaparamita; (3) secret mantras (gsang sngags) related to the Mahayoga, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga.ted to the Mahayoga, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (Syllables or formulas which, when recited with appropriate visualizations and so on, protect the mind of the practitioner from ordinary perceptions. They are invocations of, and manifestations of, the yidam deity in the form of sound.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mudra/Glossary + (Symbol of meditation or the mind of the Enlightened One. It is the never-ending discriminating awareness of wisdom. It is the state of being fully true, a continuous flow with no beginning and no end.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + (Symbol of the indestructible and indivisible reality represented variously as a scepter, a diamond, or a thunderbolt.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (Symbolic implements are images, either vis … Symbolic implements are images, either visualized or represented in material form, that embody key principles in Vajrayāna practice. In particular, they are one expression of the principle of purity, which, along with clear appearance and pride, is one of the hallmarks of development stage practice. Explaining the significance of some of the most well known implements, Tenpe Nyima writes, "The five wisdoms are represented by the five-pronged vajra. The cakra symbolizes cutting through the afflictions. The source jewel represents desirable qualities, while the lotus signifies not being stained by faults. Unobstructed activity is represented by the double vajra. The curved knife symbolizes the severing of the four demons. The skull cup signifies sustaining the bliss of nonconceptual wisdom. The blood that fills the skull cup represents the conquering of the four demons. The sword symbolizes cutting through mortality, while the ''khaṭvdāṅga'' represents severing the three times." [KR 51]resents severing the three times." [KR 51])
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mudra/Glossary + (Symbolic mythical bird used in iconography … Symbolic mythical bird used in iconography. According to the story about the Garuda or celestial hawk, it nests in the wish-fulfilling tree of life, is full grown in the egg, and subdues the viciousness of the Nagas (symbolising the swamp-like quality of passion). Since it is mature from birth, it signifies absolute confidence.m birth, it signifies absolute confidence.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (Symbolic representations of the five elements and other phenomena, which are used as meditative objects in the cultivation ofquiescence.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Symbolic term for defilements in the channels of the vajra body, preventing the free flow of the pranas.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Sympathetic joy.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (Synonym for Vajrapani, an emanation of Vajrasattva and the compiler of the tantric teachings.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + (Synonym for buddha. In contrast with rishi … Synonym for buddha. In contrast with rishis, who had received their knowledge through divine revelation, munis and buddhas understood deeper meanings within the Vedic rituals from their own understanding. While buddha has the meaning "awakened," muni has more of the meaning of "inspired." The Tibetan translation literally means ' able one."n translation literally means ' able one.")
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (Synonym for emptiness or the nature of things, dharmata; it can also be used to describe the unity of dependent origination and emptiness.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonym for emptiness or the nature of things, dharmata; it can also be used to describe the unity of dependent origination and emptiness.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (Synonym for emptiness or the nature of things, dharmata. It is also used to describe the unity of dependent origination and emptiness.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Distinguishing the Views/Glossary + (Synonym of Buddha-nature.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (Synonym of Vajravarahi.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Au Cœur de la compassion/Glossary + (Synonyme de Véhicule de Diamant.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (Synonymous with "things as they are." A mahāmudrā term for the basic nature, and therefore the natural state-fresh, unfabricated, and spontaneous.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with ''Chöd''.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with ''coemergent ignorance''.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with ''mother luminosity'')
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with ''mother luminosity''.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with ''samsara'' and ''nirvana'')
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with ''sutra'' and ''mantra''.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with ''vajrayana'' or ''tantric teachings''. ''Guhya'' means secret, both concealed and self-secret. ''Mantra'' in this context means eminent, excellent, or praiseworthy. Same as ''Secret Mantra''.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with Chöd.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (Synonymous with Vajrayana or tantric teachings. Guhya means "secret," both concealed and self-secret. Mantra in this context means eminent, excellent, or praiseworthy.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with buddhahood.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with buddhas.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with coemergent ignorance.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with complete buddhahood.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with complete buddhahood.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with emptiness or suchness. See also Three natures.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages/Glossary + (Synonymous with illusory body. ''See also'' five stages.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with mother luminosity.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with samsara and nirvana.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + (Synonymous with samādhi and śamatha, it me … Synonymous with samādhi and śamatha, it means "placed" and "fixed" and is etymologically a form of the dhi in samādhi. The closest translation would be "concentration," for it means the mind fixed upon a point without deviation, but in a less technical context could simply be called meditation, as in the perfection of meditation (dhyānapāramitā). In Buddhas time the attainment of various levels of dhyāna was the goal of many of his contemporaries and was a path that he tried. The night before his enlightenment at dawn, he is said to have gone through these levels of dhyāna and then beyond themhese levels of dhyāna and then beyond them)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with sugatagarbha.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with supreme attribute.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with the nature of mind.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with the path oj no-learning.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (Synonymous with the state of complete enlightenment.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Esoteric Instructions/Glossary + (Synonymous with the ten essential constitu … Synonymous with the ten essential constituents and with the ten inner father and mother ḍākas and ḍākinīs. Five of the essential constituents are the five vital winds of earth, water, fire, wind, and space, which are also referred to as the five ḍākinīs. In the phrase ''vital winds and mind'', the word ''mind (sems)'' is an abbreviation for the five enlightenment minds (''byang sems''), which are the clear essences of the physical constituents of feces, urine, blood, reproductive fluid, and flesh. These five are also referred to as the five father ḍākas or as the enlightened bodies of the tathāgatas. To complicate matters, the enlightenment mind, or ''mind'' in this phrase, is the support of the ''mind'' in the usual sense of the word. Thus a double level of meaning is always present. States of mind are dependent on the inner movements and locations of the vital winds and enlightenment minds within the channel network of the subtle body.in the channel network of the subtle body.)
- Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (Synonymous with trekcho, the view of cutting through and identical to essence mahamudra. See also the aforementioned terms.)