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Method of accomplishment. A tantric meditative practice involving visualization of deities and the recitation of mantra. +
An epithet of the Buddha, sometimes translated as "the Blessed One" or "the Blessed Lord." The title can be analyzed etymologically as "the one who has vanquished (''bcom'') the four demons, who possesses (''ldan'') all qualities, and who is beyond ('''"`UNIQ--nowiki-000305B3-QINU`"'das'') +
The second divine sphere of the desire realm, situated on the summit of Mount Meru and presided over by thirty-three gods of whom Indra is the chief. +
Treasure text on the life of Padmasambhava revealed by Orgyen Lingpa (1323-74). It was revealed at the Crystal Cave of Yarlung, thus its title. +
He was born in a Brahmin family in Nepal and was an expert in the Vedas. He later became a Buddhist and got ordained at Nalanda. He became an expert in the teachings of the prajnaparamita and the Secret Mantra. In the Sitavana charnel ground he was given the casket containing the transmitted precepts of Vishuddha, through which he attained accomplishment. He benefited beings through his teachings on the development and perfection stages, on which he wrote many treatises. He passed away by flying to the pure land of Akshobhya and his main disciples were Avadhuti and Buddhashrisanti of Oddiyana. +
Synonym for emptiness or the nature of things, dharmata. It is also used to describe the unity of dependent origination and emptiness. +
The pure land of the Lord of Secrets, Vajrapani. +
The ability to discern correctly, the understanding of emptiness. +
Literally, "support of offering." Monuments often containing relics of Buddhist saints. Stupas are built according to universal principles of harmony and order. Often quite large, they focus and radiate healing energy throughout the six realms of existence. +
The first human vidyadhara in the Dzogchen lineage. +
The traditional classification of the Dharma according to the Nyingma school. The first three vehicles are known as the three causal vehicles of the shravakas, pratyekabuddhas, and bodhisattvas. Following these are the three vehicles of the outer tantras, namely, Kriya Yoga, Upa Yoga, and Yoga Tantras. Finally, there are the three vehicles of the inner tantras: Maha Yoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga Tantras. +
Twofold division of the religious community: ordained renunciates who shave their head and wear red and yellow robes, and Vajrayana practitioners who are not celibate, wear white robes, and grow their hair long. +
The world in which we live. Literally, "the Land of Rose Apples," the continent south of Mount Meru. +
A branch of the Great Vehicle that uses the special techniques of the tantras to traverse the path of enlightenment more rapidly for all beings. +
Thirty-two major physical signs of realization (e.g., the ''ushnisha'', or crown protuberance) and eighty minor characteristics (e.g., copper-colored fingernails) that are typical of a buddha. +
The three main afflictions of attachment, hatred, and ignorance. +
One of the swift-footed border guards in India who became Vairotsana's friend. +
(1910-91) Treasure revealer who was regarded by followers of all the four schools as one of the greatest Tibetan masters of the last century. +
Generosity of material things, of protection from fear, and of the Dharma teachings. +
In Chinese, Wutaishan. A place in eastern China sacred to Manjushri, where Vimalamitra is supposed to reside. +
