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Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (Beghar;A very powerful spirit who was subd … Beghar;A very powerful spirit who was subdued by Padmasambhava and made the guardian of Samye Monastery. Beghar is said to be the king of the spirit world. Some consider him an emanation of Amitabha. Beghar tests the resolve and purity of Dharma students. If the student is strongly established in his or her practice, Beghar can help them.his or her practice, Beghar can help them.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (Below None;below none;akaniṣṭha)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Benchen monastery;benchen monastery;one of the main Kagyu monasteries in Nangchen;seat of the Sangye Nyenpa incarnations, Chimey and Tenga Rinpoches.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Moonbeams of Mahāmudrā (Callahan)/Glossary + (Beng;བེང་;Daṇḍa)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Rules for Nuns according to the Dharmaguptakavinaya. Part III/Glossary + (Bhadra-Kapilānī;跋提迦毘羅)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Rules for Nuns according to the Dharmaguptakavinaya. Part III/Glossary + (Bhadra-Kapilānī;跋陀羅迦毘羅)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Rules for Nuns according to the Dharmaguptakavinaya. Part III/Glossary + (Bhadra-Kapilānī;跋陀迦毘羅)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (Bhagavan;Blessed One. An epithet which usually refers to the Buddha. It is also used when referring to one's guru (who one sees as the Buddha), or when referring to a peaceful male yidam.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Gathering of Brilliant Moons/Glossary + (Bhagavān;An epithet for the Buddha.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (Bhumi;''See'' Ground.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (Bhutichandra;Disciple of Shakya Shri (thirteenth century) and exponent of the three vows.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Dōgen's Pure Standards for the Zen Community/Glossary + (Bimbisara;(6th cent. B.C.E.) King of Magadha who was a follower of Shakyamuni and donated land for the first Buddhist monastery. 113)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Rules for Nuns according to the Dharmaguptakavinaya. Part III/Glossary + (Bimbisāra;汧沙)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Rules for Nuns according to the Dharmaguptakavinaya. Part III/Glossary + (Bimbisāra;瓶沙)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + (Bka' gyur;Kangyur;kangyur;A compilation of … Bka' gyur;Kangyur;kangyur;A compilation of translations into Tibetan of teachings attributed to the Buddha. There are a number of editions, varying in terms of the quantity and the quality of certain texts, which include Dergé, Narthang, Peking, Lhasa, Coné, Ugra, Phudrak, and Stog Palacehasa, Coné, Ugra, Phudrak, and Stog Palace)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Black Crown ceremony;black crown ceremony;ritual of 'liberation through seeing' during which the Karmapa wears the crown exclusively worn by the Gyalwang Karmapas.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Black Vajra Yogini;black vajra yogini;important female deity.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In Praise of Tara/Glossary + (Blessed One;blessed one;bhagavant,bhagavatī;Buddha)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Folk Tales of Tibet/Glossary + (Bo;bo;a Tibetan unit of measurement, probably equal to a bushel.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mother of Knowledge/Glossary + (Bodh Gayā;in Northern India, west of Rājagrtia, where the Buddha, seated  under the Bodhi tree, gained enlightenment.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/This Precious Life/Glossary + (Bodhgaya;From ''bodhi'', meaning "awakenin … Bodhgaya;From ''bodhi'', meaning "awakening," the actual place where the Buddha attained enlightenment and first taught. Also known as Vajrasana, "land of vajra," or "vajra mind," referring to buddha mind or a situation or place where, upon viewing vajra mind, one could realize one's inherent buddha nature.ould realize one's inherent buddha nature.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Bodhgaya;site where Lord Buddha attained complete enlightenment situated in Bihar, India.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (Bodhichitta;bodhichitta;The mind of enligh … Bodhichitta;bodhichitta;The mind of enlightenment. This is a key word in the Mahāyāna. On the relative level, it is the wish to attain Buddhahood for the sake of all beings and the practice necessary to do this. On the absolute level, it is the direct insight into the ultimate nature of self and phenomena.the ultimate nature of self and phenomena.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (Bodhicitta;On the relative level, this is … Bodhicitta;On the relative level, this is the wish to attain buddhahood for the sake of sentient beings, together with the practice necessary to accomplish this. On an absolute level, it is nondual wisdom, the ultimate nature of mind and the true status of phenomena. In certain tantric contexts, bodhicitta refers to the essential physical substance, a fluid found in the heart center, which is the support of mind.eart center, which is the support of mind.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (Bodhicitta;On the relative level, this is … Bodhicitta;On the relative level, this is the wish to attain buddhahood for the sake of sentient beings, together with the practice necessary to accomplish this. On an absolute level, it is nondual wisdom, the ultimate nature of mind and the true status of phenomena. In certain tantric contexts, bodhicitta refers to the essential physical substance, a fluid found in the heart center, which is the support of mind.eart center, which is the support of mind.)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Cultivating A Compassionate Heart/Glossary + (Bodhicitta;bodhicitta;See Altruistic intention.)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/This Precious Life/Glossary + (Bodhisattva;A fully enlightened compassionate being who, through the "superior" motivation and practices of the mahayana path, goes beyond personal liberation to benefit all sentient beings. (See also Three yanas))
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mudra/Glossary + (Bodhisattva;Bodhi means awakened state of … Bodhisattva;Bodhi means awakened state of mind, sattva means being or essence, in the sense of being without hesitation. The Bodhisattva is one who has committed himself to follow the path of compassion and the perfection of the six paramitas. The characteristic of the Bodhisattva is that his actions do not refer back to a centre or ego, he does not dwell in the absorption quality of meditation which is without clarity or inspiration.n which is without clarity or inspiration.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (Bodhisattva;The ideal of the Mahāyāna Buddhist practitioner, beings who, having given rise to bodhicitta, dedicate themselves to developing wisdom and compassion for the benefit of others in this and all future lives through taking the bodhisattva's vow.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (Bodhisattva;The ideal of the Mahāyāna Buddhist practitioner, beings who, having given rise to bodhicitta, dedicate themselves to developing wisdom and compassion for the benefit of others in this and all future lives through taking the bodhisattva's vow.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Folk Tales of Tibet/Glossary + (Bodhisattva;Tibetan: Jan-chup Sem-pa, meaning the one who aspires to and is actually engaged in the path to Buddhahood for the sake of others.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Cultivating A Compassionate Heart/Glossary + (Bodhisattva;bodhisattva;A person who, when seeing any sentient being, spontaneously feels the altruistic intention.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (Bodhisattva;bodhisattva;A practitioner on … Bodhisattva;bodhisattva;A practitioner on the path to Buddhahood, training in the practice of compassion and the six pāramitās (q.v.), who has vowed to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings. The Tibetan translation of this term means "hero of the enlightened mind."term means "hero of the enlightened mind.")
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Legend of the Great Stupa/Glossary + (Bodhisattva;describes the yogin who has ov … Bodhisattva;describes the yogin who has overcome fear and attained the illuminated understanding of a mature aspirant upon the path. Bodhisattvas are either incarnate or divine. In their incarnate form they are called Buddhasons while in their divine manifestation they are Herukas.eir divine manifestation they are Herukas.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (Bodhisattvayāna;The vehicle of the Bodhisattvas within the Sūtrayāna (q.v.) or the Sūtrayāna part of the Mahāyāna.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Bomta Khenpo;bomta khenpo;(19th-20th cent.) — Polo Khenpo Dorje;disciple of Khenpo Ngakchung.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mother of Knowledge/Glossary + (Bon;a native religion of Tibet, whose founder is said to be gShen-rab who came from either Ta-zig (which may be Persia) or Zhang-zhung, an area of western Tibet.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Boudha;Boudhanath;boudha;boudhanath;location of the Great Stupa in the Kathmandu valley.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (Bountiful Cow;bountiful cow;godānīya)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Brahma realm;brahma realm;celestial world of the god Brahma within the Realms of Form.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mother of Knowledge/Glossary + (Brahma;chief of the gods residing in the realm of form;often described as the  creator of world-systems.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Au Cœur de la compassion/Glossary + (Brahmane;Membre de la caste sacerdotale, la plus élevée de la société indienne.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (Brahma’s Abode;brahma’s abode;brahmakāyika)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (Brahma’s Ministers;brahma’s ministers;brahmapurohita)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (Brahmic conduct;brahmic conduct;brahmacarya)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend (2005)/Glossary + (Brahmin;A member of the priestly caste in Indian society.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend (2013)/Glossary + (Brahmin;A member of the priestly caste in Indian society.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Distinguishing the Views/Glossary + (Brahmā;Greatly powerful Hindu deity who resides in the form-realm.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Beings/Glossary + (Bras-spuṅs;definition= One of the three great Gelukpa monastic institutions near Lhasa. The monastery was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Chöje Tashi Pelden.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Uttara Tantra: A Treatise on Buddha Nature/Glossary + (Buddha)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Lotus-Born/Glossary + (Buddha Avatamsaka)