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Ceremonial offering cakes. +
The state of confusion experienced as reality by ordinary beings in which afflictive emotions and karma create states of suffering that are experienced as the existences of the hell realm, hungry ghost realm, animal realm, human realm, demigod realm, and god realms. +
The mythical mountain at the center of the universe, according to Indo-Tibetan cosmology. +
Literally, "hearer." The śrāvaka vehicle of practice is connected to hearing the Buddha's teaching. From a Mahāyāna perspective, śrāvakas lack the compassionate intention of the bodhisattva to remain in cyclic existence and to work for the benefit of beings, but rather seek to gain the bliss of enlightenment for themselves. +
A demon associated with eclipses, and with one of the nine planets in Indo-Tibetan cosmology. Also regarded as a dharma protector. +
A type of evil spirit symbolizing ego-clinging. An enchanter, sorcerer; bewitching demon, craving spirit; an evil spirit, a demon who causes disease. +
Also, recitation monk. According to Thrangu Rinpoche, this is a cleric who has an ongoing relationship with a family, advising them on what ceremonies to do and leading the necessary rituals, or, as in Machik's case, the recitation of sutras. +
(790-844) The second of the great dharma kings of Tibet. Trisong Detsen invited Padmasaṁbhava to help subdue the spirits of Tibet and also organized the great debate at Samye Monastery, which was a pivotal point in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. +
A type of fearsome demon originating from those who break their religious vows and sacred pledges. +
The texts of Vajrayāna Buddhism, generally regarded as secret and difficult to understand without interpretation. +
The transcendent perfections, the development of which constitutes the practice of the bodhisattva path. The six are: generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom. +
The lord of death, or a class of demons who serve as his minions (death lords). +
Teachings that are especially pithy or explicit, often concerning the absolute nature. ''Red'' can mean exposed or naked or essential. +
Spirits that are attached to a particular area, such as a forest or a valley. +
Ancient Tibetan spirits, sometimes called cannibal spirits. The female ''sinmo'' is often associated with the original demoness of the land of Tibet. +
The transitional state between different types of consciousness, generally referring to the transition between death and rebirth. +
A kind of spirit who causes mischief and brings harm. +
A learned or skilled person; a scholar; teacher, or philosopher, usually of Indian origin. +
Spirits that are the local guardians of a country or general area, such as Tibet or Bhutan. +
The mind and the subtle energy currents or winds are very intimately connected, like a rider on a mount. +
