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Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/In the Presence of Masters/Glossary + (Vajrapani;One of the three most important celestial bodhisattvas in Tibetan Buddhism (along with Avalokiteshvara and Manjushri). Vajrapani is considered to embody the enlightened quality of spiritual power.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Music in the Sky/Glossary + (Vajrapani;The embodiment of enlightened power, shown holding a vajra;often mentioned together with Chenrezik and Manjushri. As Lord of the Secrets, he is the holder of the tantras.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Vajrapani;one of the eight great bodhisattvas;chief compiler of the Vajrayana teachings;also known as Lord of Secrets.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Legend of the Great Stupa/Glossary + (Vajrasana;the indestructible throne upon w … Vajrasana;the indestructible throne upon which the Buddha Sakyamuni sat during his awakening and which gave its name to the town now known as Bodh Gaya. Depicted in the form of a mandala, the throne represents the unity of subject and object and the shared ground of both. and object and the shared ground of both.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Vajrasattva recitation;vajrasattva recitation;chanting of the mantra in hundred syllables;one of the preliminary practices.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Hevajra Tantra I/Glossary + (Vajrasattva;See vajra.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (Vajrasattva;The buddha who is the "lord of … Vajrasattva;The buddha who is the "lord of all mandalas" and embodies the forty-two peaceful and fifty-eight wrathful deities. The sadhana of Vajrasattva and recitation of his mantra are practiced for the purification of negative thoughts, words, and actions. of negative thoughts, words, and actions.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Vajrasattva;sambhogakaya buddha who embodies all the five families;source of purification practices.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (Vajravarahi;Diamond Sow. One of the forms … Vajravarahi;Diamond Sow. One of the forms of Vajrayogini, the dakini consort of Chakrasamvara. Red in color, she has a small sow's head over her ear, representing the Buddha family of Vairochana, and the transformation of ignorance and passion into dharmadhatu wisdom and compassion.on into dharmadhatu wisdom and compassion.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (Vajrayana;Diamond Vehicle, also called Man … Vajrayana;Diamond Vehicle, also called Mantrayana or Tantrayana. A branch of Mahayana Buddhism that first began to emerge in India, particularly in the northwestern state of Oddiyana, between the first and sixth centuries c.E. Vajrayana embraced the Mahayana ideals, but was traditionally practiced in secret. It is often referred to as the "path of transformation," as the tantric meditator trains to transform his view of ordinary reality into the extraordinary and sacred insight and perception of a Buddha. :Another hallmark of Vajrayana practice is its extensive use of visualization and ritual meditation, and the techniques of mantra, mudra, and samadhi within the context of deity yoga. Even though one is not yet enlightened, one emulates the body, speech, and mind of an enlightened deity. Thus Vajrayana is also called the "path of fruition or result," because it uses yogas that bring future results into the current practice. future results into the current practice.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Music in the Sky/Glossary + (Vajrayana;It is said that like a diamond, … Vajrayana;It is said that like a diamond, a ''vajra'' is able to cut through everything, and this quality makes it a symbol of the realization of mind s nature that cuts through all delusions of duality. Vajrayana is translated as "diamond vehicle," a synonym for the tantric Buddhism that developed in India and came to Tibet, forming the core of its Buddhist practice.forming the core of its Buddhist practice.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Cultivating A Compassionate Heart/Glossary + (Vajrayana;vajrayana;A Mahayana Buddhist tradition popular in Tibet and Japan.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Vajrayana;vehicle of tantric teachings;tra … Vajrayana;vehicle of tantric teachings;training in seeing phenomena as the display of primordial purity. The six classes of Vajrayana tantras teach this in an increasingly direct and profound way. The gateway to the Vajrayana is the empowerment, which is given by the spiritual master.t, which is given by the spiritual master.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (Vajrayogini;A semi-wrathful female yidam. … Vajrayogini;A semi-wrathful female yidam. Red in color, with one face and two arms, she holds an upraised hooked knife in her right hand and a skull cup full of blood in her left hand. She wears a skull crown and bone ornaments. Her symbolic meaning is the same as Vajravarahi. In some traditions, particularly the Kagyu, she is usually the first yidam used, as an introduction to the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra.on to the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mother of Knowledge/Glossary + (Vajrayoginī;the highest ḍākinī who embodies all of Buddha wisdom;she is the driving force of all wisdom;she is identical to the indestructible and immutable nature of the vajra, and her activity represents the dynamic power of vajra wisdom.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night/Glossary + (Vajrayāna;''See'' Mantrayāna.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (Vajrayāna;The third vehicle of Tibetan Bud … Vajrayāna;The third vehicle of Tibetan Buddhism, sometimes also called the path of skillful means. The Vajrayāna path, associated with the tantras, involves doing special practices, including deity visualization practice, as the means to speedily attain enlightenment. Also called Secret Mantra or Mantrayāna or Tantrayāna.Secret Mantra or Mantrayāna or Tantrayāna.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (Vajrayāna;The third vehicle of Tibetan Bud … Vajrayāna;The third vehicle of Tibetan Buddhism, sometimes also called the path of skillful means. The Vajrayāna path, associated with the tantras, involves doing special practices, including deity visualization practice, as the means to speedily attain enlightenment. Also called Secret Mantra or Mantrayāna or Tantrayāna.Secret Mantra or Mantrayāna or Tantrayāna.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Gathering of Brilliant Moons/Glossary + (Vajrādhara;A primordial Buddha.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mudra/Glossary + (Vam;vam;The seed syllable of the indestructible vajra nature, also representing great joy. It is the principle of son or youthful prince, the active force of clear light.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One (2001)/Glossary + (Vast Activities;vast activities;''See'' Tradition of Vast Activities.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Vibhajyavāda;A school of thought doctrinal … Vibhajyavāda;A school of thought doctrinally opposed to the Sarvāstitvāda. It holds that the present dharma-s alone exist. However, some among them, like the followers of the Kāśyapīya, concede that the past karma that have not yet given fruit (adatta-phala) can also be said to exist.;br>given fruit (adatta-phala) can also be said to exist.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (Victorious One;victorious one;Jina;An epithet of the Buddha. In the plural, buddhas.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Legend of the Great Stupa/Glossary + (Vidhyadharas;accomplished yogins who manif … Vidhyadharas;accomplished yogins who manifest in the various forms of Guru Rimpoche. Having removed all trace of dualistic thought, all presuppositions and bias, all habitual reaction patterns and thought of self, they are the holders of spontaneous awareness and thus remain united with the Guru.ness and thus remain united with the Guru.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Gathering of Brilliant Moons/Glossary + (Vidyadhāra;A wisdom-holder;level of realization.)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Timeless Rapture/Glossary + (Vikramashila Monastery;vikramashila monastery;(India))

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Zurchungpa's Testament/Glossary + (Vikramashila;vikramashila;One of the most famous Buddhist universities of India, destroyed in the twelfth century)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Wondrous Dance of Illusion/Glossary + (Vimalamitra;(8th century). Indian adept wh … Vimalamitra;(8th century). Indian adept who received the Great Perfection transmission from Shri Singha and Jnanasutra. Spread these teachings in Tibet at the invitation of King Trisong Detsen. Source of Vima Nyingtik tradition. Upon leaving Tibet, he promised to send an emanation once every hundred years to revitalize the Buddhist doctrine.years to revitalize the Buddhist doctrine.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Vimalamitra;Dzogchen master who was invited to Tibet by King Trisong Deutsen;one of three main forefathers of the Dzogchen teachings, especially ''Nyingtig'', in Tibet. Vimalamitra means 'Flawless Kinsman.')
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (Vimalamitra;One of the eight vidyadharas a … Vimalamitra;One of the eight vidyadharas and a great Indian master of the eighth century. He taught widely in Tibet and was the main Indian pandita who oversaw the translation of Buddhist texts from Sanskrit into Tibetan at Samye Monastery under the patronage of King Trisong Detsen. The particular Dzogchen lineage that he initiated is known as the Vima Nyingthig. initiated is known as the Vima Nyingthig.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (Vinaya;One of the "Three Baskets" (Tripita … Vinaya;One of the "Three Baskets" (Tripitaka) of the Buddhist scriptures, the Vinaya deals with Buddhist ethics and rules of conduct governing the life of the sangha. The bulk of the Vinaya pertains to monks and nuns, but it also contains precepts, teachings, and advice for laypeople.epts, teachings, and advice for laypeople.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (Vinaya;The Buddhist scriptures on monastic discipline and moral conduct and the code of conduct they teach.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (Vinaya;The Buddhist scriptures on monastic discipline and moral conduct and the code of conduct they teach.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Enlightened Vagabond/Glossary + (Vinaya;The section of the Buddha's teaching (Tripitaka) that deals with discipline, and in particular with the vows of monastic ordination.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Legend of the Great Stupa/Glossary + (Vinaya;the discipline necessary to help on … Vinaya;the discipline necessary to help one contain the impulsive nature of the human body and to make every gesture and action meaningful, thereby expediting the fulfillment of the Bodhisattva Vow. It refers also to the body of literature which describes the manner of conduct required of the early Buddhist monks and laymen.ed of the early Buddhist monks and laymen.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mudra/Glossary + (Virya;Whenever a person practises virya he … Virya;Whenever a person practises virya he finds delight in it, because it is not based on painfully going on and on and on, but it is a way of seeing the joyous element, of seeing that energy does not have to be forced but that it develops spontaneously. This happens by not regarding things as a duty in the puritanical or religious sense but doing them because one has already established the connection between the action and one's being.ection between the action and one's being.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (Vital essences (red and white);vital essences (red and white);The male (white) and female (red) substances which, together with the consciousness, are the causes of the conception of human life.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (Vital essences (red and white);vital essences (red and white);The male (white) and female (red) substances which, together with the consciousness, are the causes of the conception of human life.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2003)/Glossary + (Voice modulations;voice modulations;A kind of spiritual power whereby one can read many texts at once out loud.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Machik's Complete Explanation (2013)/Glossary + (Voice modulations;voice modulations;A kind of spiritual power whereby one can read many texts at once out loud.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Váibhāṣika;A Sarvāstivādin who takes the Abhidharma-mahāvibhāṣā as the authority.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Profound Inner Principles/Glossary + (Vāgbhaṭa;Also known as chārya Shūra (sLob … Vāgbhaṭa;Also known as chārya Shūra (sLob dpon dpa' bo), Vāgbhaṭa (seventh century) may have been Buddhist. His famous Heart of the Eight Branches of Medical Treatment (Aṣṭāṅgahṛidayasaṃhitā, Yan lag brgyad pa'i snying po bsdus pa) was the most important medical text on the Indian subcontinent. Translated into Tibetan by Rinchen Zangpo (957–1055), it had a major influence on shaping the Tibetan medical system. See Wujastyk 2001, 236–301.edical system. See Wujastyk 2001, 236–301.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (Vātsīputīya;A school that branched off from the Sarvāstivāda. Their special doctrines are the ineffable pudgala, the asura as the sixth gati, etc. Pudgalavāda.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mahāmudrā and Related Instructions/Glossary + (Vāḍabāgni;A mythical mountain of fire believed to exist within the southern ocean.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Rules for Nuns according to the Dharmaguptakavinaya. Part III/Glossary + (Vṛji;跋耆)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Wangchok Dorje;wangchok dorje;(1860/2-86) — son of Chokgyur Lingpa;incarnation of the Indian king Jah.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Wangchuk Dorje;wangchuk dorje;(1556-1603) — the ninth Karmapa.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Wangdu;wangdu;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches brother-in-law;a Central Tibetan aristocrat.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (Way of a Bodhisattva;way of a bodhisattva;The Indian master Shantideva's famous work on Mahayana training and realization.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (Wheel of Dharma;wheel of dharma;dharmacakra)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Mother of Knowledge/Glossary + (Wheel of the Dharma;wheel of the dharma;the cycle of teachings given by the Buddha;three such cycles, known as the Three Turnings of the Wheel of the Dharma, were taught by Sākyamuni Buddha during his lifetime.)