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The common term for Buddhist doctrine. It comes from the Sanksrit dhr, which means "holding", as the dharma can "hold" beings out of samsara and ignorance. Altogether, there are ten recognized meanings for this term. In its widest sense it means all that can be known. In this text, the term is used exclusively to indicate the teaching of the Buddha. It has two aspects: the dharma of transmission, namely the teachings that are actually given, and the dharma of realization, or the states of wisdom that are attained through the application of the teachings. +
"Treasure master", or revealer of terma. Aterton experiences visions or signs indicating how and where to discover his or her destined terma. Many such treasure masters have appeared throughout the centuries, down to the present day. ''See also'' terma. +
Five destructive emotions (Skt. ''klesha'') that are the causes of suffering: ignorance (confusion), attachment, aversion (hatred, anger, etc.), jealousy, and pride. +
A ritual object composed of a variety of substances, such as flour, clay, or precious substances. Depending on the context, the torma is considered as an offering, a symbolic representation of a yidam deity, a vehicle of blessings, or a weapon for dispelling obstacles. +
The subtle "wind," or energy, that circulates through the spiritual channels, or nadis. +
An accomplished practitioner or adept who has attained the siddhis, or accomplishments. See also mahasiddha. +
A kind of meditation meant to achieve inner calm, through cultivating a mind that is stable, clear, and quiet. +
The seal of the absolute nature of all phenomena. The term is used for the instructions and practice of the highest teachings of the Kagyu tradition +
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. +
An important cycle of teachings and practice in the Nyingma tradition that were rediscovered by Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa as a mind treasure. +
The mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. The most popular mantra in Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the six-syllable mantra. ''Hung'' is the Tibetan pronunciation of Sanskrit ''hum''. +
A novice monk, who vows to abide by thirtythree basic rules of behavior, one of which is celibacy for life. ''See also'' gelong. +
The Tibetan version of the Indian Buddhist canon (Skt. Tripitaka), that fills 103 volumes in the Derge edition, containing the Buddha's teachings in both sutras and tantras. +
The female of the yak. +
One of the Six Yogas of Naropa, tummo is the practice of the inner heat, and involves mastery of channels (Tib. ''tsa''), prana (''lung''), and essences (''tigle''). +
Physical yoga exercises combined with visualization focused on spiritual channels (Skt. ''nadi''), winds (Skt. ''prana'' or ''vayu'') and essences (Skt. ''bindu''; Tib. ''tigle'' / tig le). +
The three collections of the Buddha's teachings: the Vinaya, Sutra, and Abhidharma. These are the early teachings and dialogues of the Buddha, originally in the Pali language. +
The teachings and practices based on the tantras. Also called Mantrayana. The Vajrayana is said to be meant for individuals ofthe sharpest faculties, since it is very profound, and to be endowed with many skillful means to reach enlightenment swiftly and with ease. It is also called the "resultant vehicle," since the result of the path (buddhahood) is already present in the ground as the buddha nature that dwells in every sentient being and is used on the path through recognizing the basic nature of mind. +
A series of vows or pledges, related to body, speech, and mind. In the Vajrayana, samayas are sacred links between teacher and disciple, as well as among disciples. When these vows are kept, spiritual realization is assured. When they are broken, major obstacles and suffering obstruct further progress on the path. +
A practice consisting of visualizing the guru, making prayers and requests for blessing, receiving these blessings, and merging the mind in the guru's enlightened wisdom-mind. It is the final part of the preliminary practices (''ngöndro'') of the Vajrayana and is considered to be the quintessence of all subsequent practice. +
