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Sacred sounds, or formulations of seed syllables that protect the mind of the practitioner. They are regarded as the speech aspect of yidam practice. +
Five different "families" or categories of buddhas and their respective energies, or styles of manifestation: padma (lotus), vajra (diamond), karma (action), ratna (jewel), and buddha. +
Literally, "wheel," a central point in the body where psychophysical energy tends to concentrate and from which it is dispersed to the rest of the body. +
Literal referents of vajra are "thunderbolt" and "diamond." The sense is of something invincible or indestructible. Sometimes also used as a generic superlative. Also refers to a common Tibetan ritual implement. +
Machik's four spiritual daughters, who each have the word ''gyen'', or "ornament," as part of their name. They are present throughout the text, asking questions and participating in the action. Four immeasurables - Four subjects of meditation and important virtues that one cultivates for others on the bodhisattva path. The four are love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. +
A spirit that dwells in a town, either temporarily or as the permanent spirit of that area. +
Sometimes called the land of the ḍākinīs, historically it was a kingdom in the northwest of India from which Padmasaṁbhava and other great masters came. Figuratively, it is the location of a pure land. +
A central concept of all schools of Buddhism, the teaching that all things arise on the basis of causes and conditions. The twelve links of interdependent origination, also known as the twelve ''nidānas'' (Skt.), are a particular pedagogical tool for seeing the forces of karma in action in creating future rebirth. +
A particularly dreadful female demon, among the most feared of the spirits in Tibetan Buddhism. Mamos are associated with warfare and disease. +
or the Triple Refuge, are the most basic sources of spiritual inspiration in Buddhism. They are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Saṅgha. +
Advanced Vajrayāna practices for work with the subtle body: inner heat, illusory body, dream yoga, clear light, bardo practice, and powa. +
States of mind that are experienced as or lead to confusion and suffering. The three root afflictive emotions are passion, aggression, and ignorance. +
The level of vowed moral conduct corresponding to Vajrayāna practice, primarily involving regarding one's teacher and all beings and phenomena as pure in nature. +
A type of demoness often found in company with the ''gyalpo'' class and together are the male and female spirits symbolizing desire and anger. +
A combined term for ''gyalpo'' and ''gongpo'' spirits. +
Literally, "sky-goers," female deities who, along with the protectors, clear away obstacles and help bring about wisdom. Also sometimes used for female practitioners of the Vajrayāna. They are known as the root of activity because through clearing away obstacles they create the conditions for practice and realization. They are divided into wisdom ḍākinīs, who are representations of enlightenment, and worldly ḍākinīs, who manifest in many ways. +
The portion of Buddhist scriptures concerned with detailed teachings on cosmology and psychology. +
''See'' Heavenly realm. +
The seven points of posture recommended for sitting meditation, involving proper positioning of the legs, spine, neck, head, arms, chin, and eyes. +
The fruitional teachings of the Kagyu and Gelugpa schools of Tibetan Buddhism. +
