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Literally, a support (''rten'') for worship (''mchod''). Originally, a memorial mound containing the relics of Śākyamuni Buddha and symbolizing the Dharmakāya, or "Truth Body," of the Buddha. Later, the relics of other enlightened beings were deposited in similar structures and also venerated. +
A main monastic see. The chief monastery of an order. +
Here, the coming together of factors or conditions to form a given situation. Also, the coincidence giving rise to fitting or auspicious circumstance. +
A discourse given by the Buddha that elaborates some point of Buddhist doctrine. A sacred scripture of the Buddhists. +
Literally, the "Lord who looks [lovingly] down [upon suffering beings]." The name of the deity who embodies the compassion of the Buddha. +
A Buddhist monk of the intermediate rank, who has taken the thirty-six vows. +
Literally, the Tibetan means "to dwell in peace." The term has reference to the fundamental meditative practice aimed at developing calm, unwavering clarity and peace of mind. The development of ''zi gnas'' is essential for the arising of "higher vision" (''lhag mthoṅ''). +
The wrathful aspect of the Buddha's wisdom and insight. He was Sanggye Yeshe's main tutelary deity. +
Literally, the "going forth" from home into homelessness. The initial level of Buddhist monastic ordination. +
The "magical" powers that accrue to a ''siddha''. +
A superior teacher. A master of the Dharma, capable of imparting both instruction (''luṅ'') and empowerment (''dbaṅ''). +
A tide of respect given to one who is viewed as being a "master of the Dharma." +
The Holy Teaching of the Buddha. Buddhist Doctrine, generally. +
One of the chief deities of the Buddhist pantheon, Mañjuśrī represents the wisdom aspect of the Buddha. He was Tsongkapa's primary tutelary deity. +
The ''Vajramālā'' is an important explanatory tantra on the view and methods associated with the ''Guhyasamāja'' tantric cycle. +
Literally, a "holder of knowledge," ''vidyādharas'' are said to possess arcane and magical knowledge. Because such beings are able to assume different manifestations at their will, they are also said to be "deathless" or indestructible. Chökyi Dorje, of these namtar, is famed as one who, owing to his successful Mahāmudrā practice, attained to the state of "a deathless ''vidyādhara''." +
The direct, final, or "definitive" meaning. Used of texts that directly reveal their true meaning as stated. +
Skillful means. Insight (''prajñā'') in action. In tantric iconography, ''upāya'' is represented by the male deity. He is active compassion. His partner, the female deity consort, represents highest insight. Thus, the symbol of complete and perfected enlightenment is shown to be the perfect "union" of these two. +
Throughout these translations, this term is rendered "total integration." A common rendering is "union," as between any number of standard technical pairs, such as the "illusory body and the clear light"; but the sense is that the two no longer remain two separate entities. "Total integration" is the fifth and final division of "Completion Stage" practice. Yogically, its practice involves continued mastery in forcing the consciousness-bearing "energy winds" (''prāṇa'') into the central channel (''avadhūti'') of the arcane body generated by the practicing adept. Its accomplishment is the simultaneous experience of bliss and voidness. +
In ordinary speech, this term means "basker," "carrier," or "receptacle." It sometimes also refers to the human body. In the namtar of Chökyi Dorje, however, the term is used in a mystic sense. Here it is but a prop, a form taken on by the ''siddha'' so that he might teach others. Having achieved the "rainbow body" through his practice of Mahāmudrā, he merely assumes the appearance of having a physical body so that he can communicate the teachings. +
