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"Complete perfection." In this context the term specifically refers to the natural light of the enlightened essence of mind.  +
The ten bodhisattva levels. For details, see ''The Jewel Ornament of Liberation'' by sGam.po.pa (Shambhala Publications, 1986).  +
The three outer tantras of kriya, charya, and yoga and the three inner tantras of maha, anu, and ati.  +
Mind Training. The mahayana meditation system of the early Kadampa School as brought to Tibet by Atisha Dipamkara.  +
The precious buddha, the precious dharma, and the precious sangha. For a detailed discussion see Thrangu Rinpoche's ''Buddha Nature'' (Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 1988).  +
The four knowledge-holders, masters of the four stages of the tantric path of Mahayoga. The four vidyadhara levels are the Fully Matured, Life-Mastery, Great Seal, and Spontaneously Accomplished (rnam smin, tshe dbang, phyag chen, lhun grub). The Mahayoga equivalent to the ten bodhisattva bhumis.  +
This word has different meanings in different contexts and should be understood accordingly. Literally it means the " foundation of all things. "  +
The world system of Mount Sumeru and the four continents multiplied a thousand times a thousand times a thousand, adding up to one billion.  +
The Oral Lineage of the Nyingma School, transmitted from master to student, of the body of teachings translated chiefly during the period of Guru Rinpoche's stay in Tibet.  +
''Coemergent''means arising together with or coexistent with one's mind, like sandalwood and its fragrance. ''Ignorance''here means lack of knowledge of the nature of mind.  +