Essence Manual of Oral Instruction;essence manual of oral instruction;''(Sheldam Nyingjang Yishin Norbu)'' the first volume of Chokgyur Lingpa's ''New Treasures'' and the major scripture in the ''Tukdrub Barchey Kunsel'' cycle. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche regarded this important text as being a tantra in itself. +
nonmeditation;nonmeditation;fourth of four levels of Mahamudra. For more details, see Dakpo Tashi Namgyal, ''Clarifying the Natural State''. (Rangjung Yeshe Publications). +
Ponlop Rinpoche;ponlop rinpoche;incarnation line of masters connected to Dzogchen monastery in Kham. The sixth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Tubten Jigdral Tsewang Dorje (1925-62), was the brother of the sixteenth Karmapa. +
genyen;genyen;the twenty-one ''genyen'', guardian spirits of the Dharma who, when Padmasambhava was in Tibet, were bound under oath to protect the Buddha's teachings. +
Mipham;mipham;(1846-1912) — student of Jamgön Kongtrul, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Paltrul Rinpoche. Blessed by Manjushri, he became one of the greatest scholars of his time;his collected works fill more than 30 volumes. His chief disciple was Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal, the root guru of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. +
sadhana;sadhana;means of accomplishment;tantric liturgy and procedure for practice. The typical sadhana structure involves a preliminary part including the taking of refuge and arousing bodhichitta, a main part involving visualization of a buddha and recitation of the mantra, and a concluding part with dedication of merit to all sentient beings. +