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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 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 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/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/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/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/Introduction to the Middle Way/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.)
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.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (The teachings on conventional meaning designed to lead the practitioner to the "definitive meaning.")
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (The teachings on direct crossing over desc … The teachings on direct crossing over describe six metaphoric "lamps," whose nature is luminosity: the three lamps of the vessel (the citta lamp of the flesh, the hollow crystal kati channel, and the fluid lasso lamp) and the three lamps of the vital essence (the lamp of the pristine space of awareness, the lamp of empty bindus, and the lamp of self-emergent wisdom). See CM 423-28, VS 591, VE 424-28.wisdom). See CM 423-28, VS 591, VE 424-28.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (The teachings received from the dharmakaya … The teachings received from the dharmakaya buddha Vajradhara by the Indian siddha Tilopa, Saraha, and others. Transmitted by Naropa and Maitripa to the Tibetan translator Marpa, the lineage was gradually passed on to Milarepa, Gampopa, Karmapa, and others. The main emphasis is on the path of means, which is the Six Yogas of Naropa, and the path of liberation, which is the mahamudra instructions of Maitripa. In addition to these teachings, Gampopa also received the Kadampa teachings on mind training brought to Tibet by Lord Atisha, which he fused into one system now renowned as the Dakpo Kagyu. It is from the chief disciples of Lord Gampopa that the four great and eight lesser lineages trace their sources. For more details, read Rain oj Wisdom and The Life oj Marpa the Translator (both from Shambhala Publications).slator (both from Shambhala Publications).)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (The teachings translated into Tibetan before the great translator Rinchen Sangpo, during the reigns of the Tibetan kings Trisong Deutsen and Ralpachen in the ninth and tenth centuries.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (The teachings which correspond to the THRE … The teachings which correspond to the THREE SUCCESSIVE PROMULGATIONS OF THE DOCTRINAL WHEEL, namely, the first transmitted precepts (''bka' dang-po''), the intermediate transmitted precepts (''bka' bar-ma'') and the final transmitted precepts (''bka' tha-ma). 18, 188nsmitted precepts (''bka' tha-ma). 18, 188)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism/Glossary + (The temporal and spiritual traditions (''chos-srid gnyis-ldan'') established by [[Dalai Lama V]]. 823)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (The temptor of Śākyamuni Buddha, who appea … The temptor of Śākyamuni Buddha, who appeared just prior to his attaining enlightenment. More generally, māras are difficulties that the practitioner may encounter, often classified as: skandha-māra, misunderstanding the five skandhas as a self; kleśamāra, being overpowered by the kleśas; mṛtyu-māra, death, which interrupts one's practice unless the yogin knows how to make it part of the path; and devaputra-māra, seduction by the bliss of meditation-still dwelling in the god realms of saṃsāra.ill dwelling in the god realms of saṃsāra.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Düdjom Lingpa's Visions of the Great Perfection: Heart of the Great Perfection/Glossary + (The ten are the (1) abodes (Tib. gnas, Skt … The ten are the (1) abodes (Tib. gnas, Skt.pīṭha), (2) outer abodes (Tib. nye ba'i gnas, Skt. upapīṭha), (3) fields (Tib. zhing, Skt. kṣetra), (4) outer fields (Tib. nye ba'i zhing, Skt. upakṣetra), (5) pleasing places (Tib. tshan do, Skt. chandoha), (6) outer pleasing places (Tib. nye ba'i tshan do, Skt. upachandoha), (7) meeting places (Tib. 'du ba, Skt. melapaka), (8) outer meeting places (Tib. nye ba'i 'du ba, Skt. upamelāpaka), (9) charnel grounds (Tib. dur khrod, Skt. śmaśāna), and (10) outer charnel grounds (Tib. nye ba'i dur khrod, Skt. upaśmaśāna).Tib. nye ba'i dur khrod, Skt. upaśmaśāna).)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Wondrous Dance of Illusion/Glossary + (The ten bhumis according to Anuyoga: the l … The ten bhumis according to Anuyoga: the levels of (1) Indefinite Transformation ('gyur ba ma nges pa); (2) Basis of Reliance (brten pa gzhi'i sa); (3) Important Purification (gal chen sbyong ba'i sa); (4) Continuity of Training (bslab pa rgyun gyi sa); (5) Supporting Merit (bsod nams rten gyi sa); (6) Superior Progress through Reliance (brten pas khyad par du 'gro ba'i sa); (7) The Level That Gives Birth to the Result with Respect to the Aftermath of Inner Radiance on the Path of Insight (mthong lam 'od gsal las langs pa'i rjes la dmigs pa 'bras bu skye ba'i sa); (8) Unchanging Abidance (gnas pa mi 'gyur ba'i sa); (9) Expanding Reality (bdal ba chos nyid); and (10) Riding on Perfection (rdzogs pa ci chibs kyi sa).on Perfection (rdzogs pa ci chibs kyi sa).)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lamp of Mahamudra/Glossary + (The ten bodhisattva levels or stages: the … The ten bodhisattva levels or stages: the joyous, the stainless, the radiant, the brilliant, the hard to conquer, the realized, the reaching far, the unshakable, the good intelligence, and the cloud of dharma. These ten stages are included in the last three of the five paths.luded in the last three of the five paths.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (The ten bodhisattva levels.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Mirror of Mindfulness (1989)/Glossary + (The ten bodhisattva levels. For details, see ''The Jewel Ornament of Liberation'' by sGam.po.pa (Shambhala Publications, 1986).)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Zurchungpa's Testament/Glossary + (The ten conditions that enable one to hear and practice the Buddha's teachings. They are divided into five individual advantages and five circumstantial advantages)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Gathering of Brilliant Moons/Glossary + (The ten fortunes.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Wondrous Dance of Illusion/Glossary + (The ten guiding principles of past saints: … The ten guiding principles of past saints: (1) leave your mind to the Dharma, (2) leave your Dharma to a beggar's life, (3) live your beggar's life until death, (4) leave your death to a cave, (5) cast yourself out from your place among others, (6) take your place among the dogs, (7) find a place among celestial beings, (8) embrace unswerving determination, (9) embrace indifference to what others may think of you, and (10) retain wisdom. may think of you, and (10) retain wisdom.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Lady of the Lotus-Born/Glossary + (The ten levels of Bodhisattva realization in Mahayana Buddhism, covering the paths of Seeing and Meditation. GURU SENGE DRADOK. One of the eight manifestations of Padmasamb-hava.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Perfect or Perfected? Rongtön on Buddha-Nature/Glossary + (The ten levels of realization of a bodhisattva, from the initial realisation of emptiness to the moment before the attainment of perfect buddhahood (often called the eleventh bhumi). See also ''path of seeing'' and ''path of cultivation''.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + (The ten main evils are killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, slander, abusive speech, senseless speech, coveting, ill will, and wrong views. The ten main virtues are abstaining from these evils.)