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Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (abhisaṃskāra;Volitional action (often implying a karmic significance);willful preparation.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (abhivinaya;1 .‘Facing vinaya’,'pertaining to vinaya’;2. 'excellent/profound vinaya. This term, as found in the sūtra-s, parallels the term abhidharma.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Hevajra Tantra I/Glossary + (abhiṣeka;Literally a (purificatory) sprink … abhiṣeka;Literally a (purificatory) sprinkling, the basic sense seems to come close to that of 'baptism'. It has acquired, however, the wider sense of any kind of initiation rite. In the earlier tantric period (as typified by the Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa and the Sarvatathāgatatattvasaṃgraha) it refers primarily to initiation into the mystic significance of the maṇḍala. Since there is explicit analogy with the rite of royal consecration, for which the term abhiṣeka is also used, 'consecration' seems to be the most suitable general translation. But the idea of a purificatory sprinkling is never lost. 'As externally one washes away exterior dirt with water, so one sprinkles water for the washing away of ignorance;it is thus called a sprinkling' (Advayavajrasaṃgraha, p. 36). In accordance with the general theory of the Buddhist tantric yogins, for whom everything goes in fours {Hevajra-tantra, I. i. 30), there are four consecrations : 1. Master-Consecration. 2. Secret Consecration. 3. Consecration in Knowledge of Prajñā. 4. Fourth Consecration. The first consecration may also be known as the Jar-Consecration (kalaśābhiṣeka), for it consists of six subsidiary consecrations, in all of which the ritual jar (kalaśa) is used. These six consecrations are those of Water, Crown, Vajra, Beli, Name, and Master.1 It is presumably because the Master-Consecration completes the set of six, that this name is also given to the whole set. The main set of four, with which the Hevajra-tantra is primarily concerned (see Index, consecrations), is interrelated with other sets of four, especially the four Moments (kṣaṇa), the four Joys (ānanda) and the four Mudrā. Externally they are related with the four classes of tantras and symbolized by the smile, gaze, embrace, and union (II. iii. n and 54). This set of four gestures is presumably related with the actual meeting of yogins and yoginīs at places of pilgrimage (see L vii). Concerning the internal interrelations I quote K(vol. II, p. 107, 1. 24ff.): ' "Consecration is said to be fourfold for the benefit of living beings. One is sprinkled, that is to say cleansed and the consecrations are distin- guished as four." Thus it is said (in our text, II. iii. 10) "the Master, the Secret, the Prajñā and then the Fourth thus", &c. In this yoginī- tantra the Master-Consecration is given, in order that (the initiate) may progress far from evil dharmas. It is his "bond" (samvara). The essential nature of the Master-Consecration is a conferment by means of the Karmamudrā and contains in essence the four Moments and the four Joys. Some say that one can receive the Master-Consecration by the mere receiving of the non-retrogression Consecration (avaivartikābhi- seka1), which is common to the kriyātantras and all the others;one is then worthy, they say, for exposition and initiation in the yoga-tantrasy yoginī-tantras and so on. What an idea is this ? In the first place then one is consecrated with the Master-Consecration in the Hevajra-tantra or some other yoginī-tantra, so that one may be worthy of the initiation, reflection and meditation (which follow). Then in accordance with one's knowledge the Master, the Secret, the Prajñā and the Fourth are charac- terized momentarily and so known. 'In the case of those of weak sensibility, who have received the Master- Consecration, when once their zealous application has been established, they should be given instruction in meditation with the Karmamudrā. Thus under the aspect of the Process of Realization (nispannakrama2) with the Gem (maṇi = tip of the vajra) set in the Secret (= lotus) they experience in accordance with their master's instructions the four Joys which have the nature of four Moments;this experience is the Secret Consecration because it cannot be explained to yogins in terms of diffuse mental concepts. 'Now in the consecration of those of medium sensibility instruction is given in meditation (bhāvanā) on the Samayamudrā. Even thus is Prajñā (Wisdom), for she is the highest knowledge, the knowledge that all the elements (dharmas) are nothing but one's own thought (citta- mātra). For conferring this the consecration is the Consecration of the Knowledge of Prajñā. In the unity of the three veins, which represent the three kinds of consciousness, imaginary (kalpita), contingent (para- tantra) and absolute (parinispanna), one marks the four Moments by means of the Gem and in accordance with one's master's instructions. Because of the external mudrā (= feminine partner) it is properly known as the Knowledge of Prajñā. 'When this consecration has been given, instruction is given to those of strong sensibility in the Dharmamudrā, the mental concentration (samādhi) in which all appears as illusion. And so (it is said: II. iii. io) "then the Fourth thus". It is "thus-ness" (tathatā), the climax of being (bhūtakoti), the elemental sphere (dharmadhātu) and similar names with- out any difference of meaning. The consecration by which its nature is 1 See Hevajrasekaprakriyā, p. 43;correct avaivarnika to read avaivartika, amending translation accordingly. 2 See Glossary below, p. 139, utpattikrama. seen or realized, its "thus-ness", is indicated by the word "thus". "Then" means that it is given immediately after the Consecration in the Knowledge of Prajñā. So this perfection is experienced with the external mudrā and by one's master's instruction, yet by a process of yoga which has no object of experience (anāłambanayogena);it is characterized by the absence of discrimination with regard to definite places of origin. This is the Fourth Consecration.' See also D's interpretation (translated p. 95 fn.), where the stages are related progressively with the four buddhakāya and with personality as expressed in the formula, Body, Speech, and Mind. The Tibetan term dbañ-bskur-ba means literally 'bestowal of power'.ind. The Tibetan term dbañ-bskur-ba means literally 'bestowal of power'.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (abhyupagama-citta;The thought with which one makes the vow of undertaking.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (abhyupagama;Commitment, undertaking.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (abhāvita;Non-cultivated, one of the 14 synonyms for pratisaṃkhyā-nirodha in the MVŚ.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (abider in result;abider in result;phalasthita)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (able,capable;able,capable;śakta)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (able,capable;able,capable;śakta)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (abra;abra;local type of mouse-hare or prairie dog.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (abrahma-carya-virati;Abstention from unchaste conduct.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Maitreya's Distinguishing the Middle from the Extremes/Glossary + (absence of conceptual discrimination;absence of conceptual discrimination;nirvikalpa)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Maitreya's Distinguishing the Middle from the Extremes/Glossary + (absence of conceptual discrimination;absence of conceptual discrimination;avikalpa)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (absence,non-existent;absence,non-existent;abhãva)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (absence,non-existent;absence,non-existent;abhāva)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (absent or invisible object;absent or invisible object;parokṣārtha)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (absent or invisible object;absent or invisible object;parokṣārtha)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (absentee;absentee;pratiyogin)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (absentee;absentee;pratiyogin)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Uttara Tantra: A Treatise on Buddha Nature/Glossary + (absolute truth;absolute truth;paramārtha s … absolute truth;absolute truth;paramārtha satya;dondam;dondam;There are two truths or views of reality—relative truth which is seeing things as ordinary beings do with the dualism of "I" and "other" and absolute truth, also called ultimate truth, which is transcending duality and seeing things as they are.ing duality and seeing things as they are.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (absorption concurrent with enjoyment;absorption concurrent with enjoyment;āsvādanāsaṃprayukta)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (absorption of cessation;absorption of cessation;nirodhasamāpatti)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + (absorption,absorption levels;absorption,ab … absorption,absorption levels;absorption,absorption levels;dhyāna;The distinct, meta-stable states of mental operation attained through the quieting of mental functioning by one-pointed concentration. Attainment of the eight successively more quiescent absorption levels-the first four comprising the form realm and the second four the formless realm-involves the suppression of thought and disturbing mental functions. Their duration depends on the force of the process of suppression. They are states common to all yoga and are entirely samsaric in nature. yoga and are entirely samsaric in nature.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization/Glossary + (absorption;absorption;jhāna)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization/Glossary + (absorption;absorption;jhāna)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (absorption;absorption;samāpatti)

Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/A Gathering of Brilliant Moons/Glossary + (abu;abu;A term of endearment for a young boy.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/An Outline of the Triple Sutra of Shin Buddhism Vol1/Glossary + (abuddha-dharma;非佛法;hibuppo;hibuppo)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (accepted;accepted;upãtta)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (accepted;accepted;upātta)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (accessible,apprehended;accessible,apprehended;upādeya)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (accessible,apprehended;accessible,apprehended;upādeya)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (accha;clear, transparent.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Blazing Splendor/Glossary + (accomplishment;accomplishment;realization;signs of accomplishment include clairvoyant abilities, miraculous powers, and the inner heat of tummo.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Rain of Wisdom/Glossary + (accumulations,two;accumulations,two;The ac … accumulations,two;accumulations,two;The accumulation of merit (S: puṇya-sambhāra;T: bsod-nams-kyi-tshogs) is creating favorable conditions for following the path, by means of surrendering ego-oriented approaches, and exerting oneself toward dharma practice. The accumulation of wisdom (S: jñāna-sambhāra;T: ye-shes-kyi-tshogs) is the resulting realization.-kyi-tshogs) is the resulting realization.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Music in the Sky/Glossary + (accumulations,two;accumulations,two;The merit of virtuous activity and the development of a deeper knowing or wisdom.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/The Life of Gampopa/Glossary + (acharya;Master or teacher. Usually signifies accomplishment in both study and practice. See also ''vajracharya''.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/An Outline of the Triple Sutra of Shin Buddhism Vol1/Glossary + (acintya;不可思議;fukashigi;fukashigi)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (acittaka;‘Thoughtless,without any mental activity (as in the cessation meditation).)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (acquired;acquired;āgantuka)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (acquired;acquired;āgantuka)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Rules for Nuns according to the Dharmaguptakavinaya. Part III/Glossary + (action of (the) army;action of (the) army;udyuktā senā;軍陣)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (action,capacity;action,capacity;kriyā)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (action,capacity;action,capacity;kriyā)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Meeting the Great Bliss Queen/Glossary + (action;action;KARMA;refers to the relationship between an action of body, speech, or mind and its effect)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Drinking the Mountain Stream (2004)/Glossary + (action;action;karma;Exactly that;any inten … action;action;karma;Exactly that;any intentional or unintentional act performed through the "three doors," that is, body, speech, and mind. There are three types: virtuous, yielding positive results;evil, yielding negative results;and fixed, which refers to action in a state of absorption which yields results that are "fixed" or limited to the absorption levels.ixed" or limited to the absorption levels.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Jewels from the Treasury/Glossary + (active;active;sabhāga)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (activity,employment,usage,mention;activity,employment,usage,mention;pravṛtti)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Ratnakīrti’s Proof of Momentariness by Positive Correlation/Glossary + (activity,employment,usage,mention;activity,employment,usage,mention;pravṛtti)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (adatta-phala;That which has not yet given fruit.)
Tsadra Library Glossary Search/All Gloss Entries/Sarvastivada Abhidharma/Glossary + (adattādāna;Taking what is not given.)