dharmakaya (body of enlightened qualities), the first of the three kayas, is devoid of constructs, like space. Sambhogakaya (body of perfect enjoyment) is the semi-manifest form of the buddhas endowed with five perfections: perfect teacher, retinue, place, teaching and time; perceptible only to bodhisattvas on the ten levels. Nirmanakaya (emanation body or form of magical apparition) is the aspect of enlightenment that can be perceived by ordinary beings. +
The practice of cutting through attachment to body and ego. See also ''Machik's Complete Explanation: Clarifying the Meaning of Chod'' by Sarah Harding, Snow Lion Publications. +
famous set of teachings covering the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, especially that of Vajrayana. Based on ''Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo'', a spontaneous song by the ninth-century Indian master Padmasambhava, this scripture is highly revered and played a pivotal role in Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's education and personal practice. He knew the entire root text by heart and referred to it continually in his own teaching throughout his life. +