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Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Wondrous Dance of Illusion/Glossary + (The successive steps of visualization empl … The successive steps of visualization employed in the generation stage of meditation: (1) the moon cushion emerging from the Sanskrit vowels, (2) the sun cushion emerging from the Sanskrit consonants, (3) the seedsyllable of buddha speech, (4) the hand implements emblematic of buddha mind, and (5) the complete body of the yidam deity. The moon cushion represents the mirrorlike wisdom, the sun cushion represents the wisdom of evenness, the seed-syllable and symbolic qualities represent the wisdom of discernment, the combination of all of these represents the wisdom of accomplishment, and the complete form of the deity represents the wisdom of the space of reality.esents the wisdom of the space of reality.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (The suffering of change ('' 'gyur-ba'i sdu … The suffering of change ('' 'gyur-ba'i sdug-bsngal'', Skt. ''vipariṇāmaduḥkhatā''), the suffering of propensities ('' 'du-byed-kyi sdug-bsngal'', Skt. saṃskāraduṇkhatā) and the suffering of suffering or pain itself (''sdug-bsngal-gi sdug-bsngal'', Skt. ''duḥkhaduḥkhatā''). 419ug-bsngal'', Skt. ''duḥkhaduḥkhatā''). 419)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + (The supernormal powers developed by the pr … The supernormal powers developed by the practice of yoga: clairvoyance, clairaudience, levitation, thought-reading, and control of the body and external world. All siddhis are mundane (samsaric), with the exception of the supreme siddhi, enlightenment. Also, a woman siddha.ddhi, enlightenment. Also, a woman siddha.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + (The supervisor of the monks' hall, and gen … The supervisor of the monks' hall, and generally of the monks' conduct, one of the six temple administrators. See chiji. The word inō derives from the Sanskrit karmadana, literally, bestower of conduct [karma], i.e., the one who assigns monks their activities and places in the sōdō. The i of inō comes from the Chinese, meaning oversee; while the no of inō is used to transliterate the na of karmadana. Yuezhong [esshu in Japanese] was used as a Chinese translation for the inō position, and means literally, "joy or delight to the assembly." 34, 50n. 4, 135-36, 167-70, 199n. 125ly." 34, 50n. 4, 135-36, 167-70, 199n. 125)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (The support for miraculous ability which c … The support for miraculous ability which combines the contemplation of aspiration with the volition to renounce ('' 'dun-pa'i ting-nge-'dzin spang-ba'i 'du-byed-dang ldan-pa'i rdzu-'phrul-gyi rkang-pa'', Skt. ''chandasamādhiprahāṇasaṃskārasamanvāgataṛddhipāda''); the support for miraculous ability which combines the contemplation of the mind with the volition to renounce (''sems-kyi ting-nge-'dzin spang-ba'i 'du-byed-dang ldan-pa'i rdzu-'phrul-gyi rkang-pa'', Skt. ''cittasamādhiprahāṇasaṃskārasamanvāgataṛddhipāda''); the support for miraculous ability which combines the contemplation of perseverance with the volition to renounce (''brtson-'grus-kyi ting-nge-'dzin spang-ba'i 'du-byed dang ldan-pa'i rdzu-'phrul-gyi rkang-pa'', Skt. ''vīryasamādhiprahāṇasaṃskārasamanvāgataṛddhipāda''); and the support for miraculous ability which combines the contemplation of scrutiny with the volition to renounce (''dpyod-pa'i ting-nge-'dzin spang-ba'i 'du-byed-dang ldan-pa'i rdzu-'phrul-gyi rkang-pa'', Skt. ''mīmāmṣāsamādhiprahāṇasaṃskārasamanvāgataṛddhipāda''). 236rahāṇasaṃskārasamanvāgataṛddhipāda''). 236)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Gathering of Brilliant Moons/Glossary + (The supreme ''siddhi'' or accomplishment, that is, enlightenment, buddhahood.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (The supreme accomplishment is the attainme … The supreme accomplishment is the attainment of Buddhahood. Or-dinary accomplishments are miraculous powers acquired in the course of spiritual training. These powers, the reality of which is also recognized in spiritual traditions other than Buddhism, are not regarded as ends in themselves. They are, nevertheless, taken as signs of progress and are em-ployed for the benefit of the teachings and disciples.he benefit of the teachings and disciples.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (The supreme and common accomplishments (mchog-dang thun-mong-gi dngos-grub). 404, 861, 918, 967)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (The supreme and common accomplishments. The supreme siddhi is the attainment of complete enlightenment. The common siddhis are usually eight types of miraculous powers.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (The supreme god and king of the Heaven of … The supreme god and king of the Heaven of the Thirty-three. Indra is regarded as a protector of the Buddhist doctrine. He resides on the summit of Mount Sumeru in the Palace of Complete Victory and is also known as Shakra (''brgya byin''), the ruler of the devas. (''brgya byin''), the ruler of the devas.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (The sutras of the second turning of the Dh … The sutras of the second turning of the Dharma wheel, setting forth the profound view of emptiness, were compiled by Manjushri and commented upon by Nagarjuna. In his six treatises on reasoning, the latter established that all phenomena are empty by their nature (''rang stong''), and in his Stotras and so on (commenting upon the meaning of the sutras of the third turning of the wheel), he spoke of "emptiness of other" (''gzhan stong''), namely, that the ultimate nature of the mind is empty of adventitious stains and endowed with inalienable qualities. Nagarjuna is the founder of the tradition of the Profound View. This was subsequently upheld and commented upon by Aryadeva, Buddhapalita, Bhavaviveka, and Chandrakirti, while masters such as Shantideva and Jetari propagated the practice of bodhichitta according to the same tradition. With regard to the ''ritual'' for taking the bodhichitta vow and its ensuing practice, the Nyingmapas mostly follow the tradition of Nagarjuna. With regard to their ''view'', however, they follow both the tradition of the Profound View and the tradition of Vast Activities taught by Asanga.ition of Vast Activities taught by Asanga.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (The sword is a symbolic implement that symbolizes cutting through mortality. [KR 51])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (The syllable-group, one of the viprayukta-saṃskāras.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (The syllables Oṃ, Āḥ, and Hūṃ. The "clear-light vajra essence" is one of seven synonyms for the Great Perfection. See GD 286,)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mudra/Glossary + (The symbol of indestructibility. It is also referred to as penetrating wisdom which cuts through solidified ignorance. The Tibetan equivalent dorje is "noble stone"; it can destroy that which seemingly cannot be destroyed.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mudra/Glossary + (The symbol of peace and non-violence. Budd … The symbol of peace and non-violence. Buddha gave his first teachings on the four noble truths (the teaching of Dukha) in a place called the Deer Park. The deer symbolises harmless and peaceful intelligence. But when one talks in terms of the wounded deer, it means that in spite of being harmless and pure, the deer has been wounded by negativities based on aggression. The innocent deer-like openness has been abused or blamed so that the basic simplicity and nonviolence has been hurt by the aggressive and war-like quality of ego. The deer in Sarnath plays a very prominent part as an inspiration to us who are so involved in a very materialistic society. involved in a very materialistic society.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (The symbol of the Buddha's teachings. ''See also'' Three turnings of the Dharma wheel.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (The symbolic, relative, or contextual meaning, as opposedtQ th e definitiveultimate, or absolute meaning.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Esoteric Instructions/Glossary + (The system of the Path with the Result spe … The system of the Path with the Result speaks of five kāyas: the nirmāṇakāya (''sprul sku''), the sambhogakāya (''longs sku''), the dharmakāya (''chos sku''), the svābhāvikakāya (''ngo bo nyid kyi sku''), and the utterly pure svābhāvikakāya (''ngo bo nyid kyi sku shin tu rnam par dag pa'').o nyid kyi sku shin tu rnam par dag pa'').)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + (The systematic quieting of mental activity through practice of one-pointed concentration. It is the means of attaining the eight absorption levels and the prerequisite for proper practice of analytic insight.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (The sūtras (''mdo-sde''), aphorisms in pro … The sūtras (''mdo-sde''), aphorisms in prose and verse (''dbyangs-bsnyad'', Skt. ''geya''), prophetic declarations (''lung-bstan'', Skt. ''vyākaraṇa''), verses (''tshig-bcad'', Skt. gāthā), meaningful or purposeful expressions (''ched-brjod'', Skt. ''udāna''), legends or frame-stories (''gleng-gzhi'', Skt. ''nidāna''), extensive teachings (''shin-tu rgyas-pa'', Skt. ''vaipulya''), tales of past lives (''skyes-rabs'', Skt. ''jātaka'') and marvellous events (''rmad-du byung'', Skt. ''adbhutadharma''). 76ad-du byung'', Skt. ''adbhutadharma''). 76)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (The sūtras are those hīnayāna and mahāyāna … The sūtras are those hīnayāna and mahāyāna texts in the Buddhist canon that are attributed to Śākyamuni Buddha. They are found in the Kanjur (T: bka'-'gyur). <br>Sutra means meeting point, junction, referring to the meeting of Buddha's enlightenment and the student's understanding. A sūtra is usually a dialogue between the Buddha and one or more of his disciples, thus elaborating a particular topic of dharma., thus elaborating a particular topic of dharma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (The tantra of activity, which is the first … The tantra of activity, which is the first of the three outer tantras. Kriya Tantra emphasizes ritual cleanliness — cleanliness of the mandala and the sacred substances — and physical cleanliness of the practitioner, who practices ablutions, changes clothes three times a day, and eats specific foods.hree times a day, and eats specific foods.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (The tantras belonging to the three vehicles of Kriya, Upa, and Yoga. In the context of the Old School of the Early Translations (Ngagyur Nyingma), they were translated into Tibetan mainly by Shantarakshita and Kawa Paltsek. Listed in chapter 12.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (The tantras belonging to the three vehicles of Kriya, Upa, and Yoga.)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (The tantras of Dzogchen received by Garab Dorje from Vajrasattva.)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (The tantras of the peaceful and wrathful d … The tantras of the peaceful and wrathful deities, a special Nyingmapa cycle of teachings composed by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) and written down by his consort, Yeshe Tsogyal. The text (containing, among many other books, ''The Tibetan Book of the Dead'') was buried in the earth to be found at a later time. It is one of the many terma or "treasures" that Guru Rinpoche hid throughout Tibet. It was discovered by Karma Lingpa, who was the incarnation of Guru Rinpoche's close disciple, Lotsawa Lui Gyaltsen.he's close disciple, Lotsawa Lui Gyaltsen.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (The tantric practice of attaining immortality by accomplishing the vidyadhara level of longevity.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (The tantric, esoteric teachings.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (The teaching of the Buddha. ''See also'' Dharma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + (The teaching that nothing exists independe … The teaching that nothing exists independently. It is often systematized in a teaching on twelve interdependent links, whereby all of samsara comes about in dependence on the first link, ignorance. Dergé. This kingdom in the east of the Tibetan plateau, in the region of Kham, had independence or at least autonomy for a considerable period. The Dergé monarchy were patrons of Buddhism and funded the Eighth Tai Situ, his building of Palpung Monastery within Dergé, and his edition of the canon, known as the Dergé Kangyur and Tengyuron, known as the Dergé Kangyur and Tengyur)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (The teaching that self and all phenomena are empty of, or lack, inherent and independent existence.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + (The teaching that while in ordinary experi … The teaching that while in ordinary experience there appears to be a substantial "self" at the root of our human person, when such a truly existing self is sought for, it cannot be found. Realization of no-self is described as the hallmark of enlightenment in the early Buddhist teachings. In the Mahayana, the doctrine of no-self is further developed: first is the no-self of the individual, and second, the no-self of all phenomena. This latter "selflessness of the dharmas" points to the fact that any aspect or element of our experience is also, itself, without a self.xperience is also, itself, without a self.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + (The teachings and heritage of Shakyamuni B … The teachings and heritage of Shakyamuni Buddha. This term is preferred by many Asian and Western Buddhists, rather than the Western designation "Buddhism," because the latter term implies an "ism," a fixed entity, while "buddha-dharma" implies a living and ever-changing body of teaching, practice, and realization.dy of teaching, practice, and realization.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (The teachings and practices based on the t … The teachings and practices based on the tantras. Also called Mantrayana. The Vajrayana is said to be meant for individuals ofthe sharpest faculties, since it is very profound, and to be endowed with many skillful means to reach enlightenment swiftly and with ease. It is also called the "resultant vehicle," since the result of the path (buddhahood) is already present in the ground as the buddha nature that dwells in every sentient being and is used on the path through recognizing the basic nature of mind.ough recognizing the basic nature of mind.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (The teachings beyond the vehicles of causation, first taught in the world of human beings by the great vidyadhara Garab Dorje.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (The teachings beyond the vehicles of causation, first taught in the human world by the great vidyadhara Garab Dorje. See also Mahasandhi.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (The teachings brought to Tibet and translated chiefly during the reign of King Trisong Detsen and in the following period up to Rinchen Sangpo.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (The teachings brought to Tibet and translated chiefly during the reign of King Trisong Detsen and in the following period up to Rinchen Sangpo. The two principal types of teaching are kama and terma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (The teachings brought to Tibet chiefly by … The teachings brought to Tibet chiefly by the great masters Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Shantarakshita, and Vairochana and which were translated into Tibetan. This occurred mainly during the reign of King Trisong Deutsen and in the subsequent period, up to the translator Rinchen Sangpo in the ninth century. The two main types of transmission that developed were Kama and Terma. Practices are based on both the outer and inner tantras, with emphasis on the practice of the Inner Tantras of Mahayoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga.ntras of Mahayoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (The teachings concerning rules and discipline of the Buddha's disciples; one of the three baskets of sūtra, vinaya, and abhidharma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (The teachings given by Shākyamuni Buddha, memorized by his disciples, and subsequently written down.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (The teachings of Hinayana and Mahayana that regard the practices of the path as the causes for attaining the fruition of liberation and enlightenment.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Great Image/Glossary + (The teachings of Hinayana and Mahayana that regard the practices of the path as the causes for attaining the fruition of liberation and enlightenment.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (The teachings of Mahayoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga, respectively.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Finding Rest in the Nature of the Mind/Glossary + (The teachings of expedient meaning are, fo … The teachings of expedient meaning are, for example, the instructions on the Four Noble Truths, the aggregates, the dhatus, and so forth, which insofar as they do not express the ultimate truth are of provisional validity only. They are nevertheless indispensable in that their purpose is to lead beings gradually on the path, bringing them to greater understanding and final accomplishment. Contrasted with the ultimate or definitive meaning (''nges don'').mate or definitive meaning (''nges don'').)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Introduction to the Middle Way/Glossary + (The teachings of expedient meaning are, fo … The teachings of expedient meaning are, for example, the instructions on the Four Noble Truths, the aggregates, the dhatus, and so forth, which insofar as they do not express the ultimate truth are of provisional validity only. They are nevertheless indispensable in that their purpose is to lead beings gradually on the path, bringing them to greater understanding and final accomplishment. Contrasted with the ultimate or definitive meaning (''nges don'').mate or definitive meaning (''nges don'').)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Uttara Tantra: A Treatise on Buddha Nature/Glossary + (The teachings of the Buddha concerning proper conduct. There are seven main precepts that may be observed by lay persons or various levels of monks and nuns.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (The teachings of the Nyingma School have b … The teachings of the Nyingma School have been transmitted through two lineages, the distant lineage of the transmitted teachings and the close lineage of the treasures. In the former, the teachings of Mahāyoga, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga are preserved, respectively, under the headings of the ''Tantra of the Magical Web'', the ''Sūtra of the Condensed Realization'', and the Mind Class. [NS 396]ealization'', and the Mind Class. [NS 396])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Deity Mantra and Wisdom/Glossary + (The teachings of the Nyingma School have b … The teachings of the Nyingma School have been transmitted through two lineages, the distant lineage of the Transmitted Teachings and the close lineage of the treasures. In the latter, the teachings that are passed on consist of three primary categories: those that relate to Guru Padmasambhava, the Great Perfection, and the Great Compassionate One, Avalokiteśvara. [NS 396]ompassionate One, Avalokiteśvara. [NS 396])
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Finding Rest in the Nature of the Mind/Glossary + (The teachings of the ultimate or definitive meaning expound the ultimate truth, or emptiness, in direct terms. They are contrasted with the teachings of expedient meaning.)