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"The Great Treasury of Precious Termas." A collection of the most important revealed termas of Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Vairochana, and other of their closest disciples, compiled by Jamgőn Kongtrűl Lodrő Thaye with the help of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. Originally sixty-three volumes. Published by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in New Delhi, with the addition of several more volumes of termas and commentaries. +
One of two important temples in Lhasa built by King Songtsen Gampo, which houses a statue or Buddha Shakyamuni. +
A Mahayoga scripture. A tantra of this name is found in the Nyingma Gyūbum, vol. PA. +
"Learning" means receiving oral teachings and studying scriptures, in order to clear away ignorance and wrong views. "Reflection" is to eradicate uncertainty and misunderstanding through carefully thinking over the subject. "Meditation" means to gain direct insight through applying the teachings in ones personal experience. +
"Vajra Sow." A sambhogakaya manifestation of the female buddha Samantabhadri. She is also one of the chief yidam deities of the Sarma Schools, as well as a wisdom dakini. +
One of the first Tibetans to take ordination as a monk. He received transmission from Hungkara in India. At first, he was a trusted attendant of Trisong Deutsen by the name Gőnpo and, later, at the time of taking ordination, he was given the name Gyalwey Lodrŏ, "Victorious Intelligence." He became erudite in translation and attained accomplishment after receiving transmission from Humkara. It is said that he visited the land of Yama, the Lord of Death, and saved his mother from the hell realms. After receiving teachings from Padmasambhava, he displayed the feat of transforming a zombie into gold. Some of this gold has been revealed in termas in later times. He achieved the vidyadhara level of longevity and is reputed to have lived until the time of Rongzom Pandita Chőkyi Sangpo (rong zom chos kyi bzang po; 1012—1088), to whom he gave teachings. +
Important early Tibetan translator of the Tripitaka. Extremely well-versed in writing, his style of calligraphy is continued to the present day. Having received transmission of Vajrayana from Padmasambhava, he had realization and achieved perfect recall. He is said to be the chief scribe, who wrote down many termas, including the Assemblage of Sugatas connected to the Eight Sadhana Teachings. +
The enormous shrine in front of the bodhi tree at Vajra Seat, Bodhgaya. See also Vajra Seat. +
"Thus-gone." Same as a fully enlightened buddha. +
The trainings of discipline, concentration, and discriminating knowledge. +
"I pay homage to the precious master!" +
One of the eight vidyadharas; who received the transmission of Mundane Worship. He was born in Uddiyana. +
The retreat place of Padmasambhava s body. Situated between Lhasa and Samye in Central Tibet. +
A particular type of mantra, usually quite long. +
The samsaric realms of desire, form, and formlessness. +
The widely renowned tantra of the Early Translations which, according to Jam-gőn Kongtrŭl, is the chief of the Eighteen Mahayoga Tantras, exalted above them all like the banner of victory. The first text in the Nyingma Gyūbum, vol. PHA. A great number of commentaries on this tantra is found in the Nyingma Kama collection. +
"Jewel," "precious." +
Even today, a place with clear and sweet water, situated near Lhasa in Central Tibet. +
A minister of King Trisong Deutsen; also spelled Dershey Trelchung (sder bzhed sprel chung). +
One of the eight manifestations of Padmasambhava. +
