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The twelve divisions of the four concentrations and the four pure states of the form realm. +
The generation (bskyed rim, utpattikrama) and perfection processes (rdzogs rim, utpannakrama/niṣhpannakrama/sampannakrama). Also translated as "creation stage" and "completion stage." +
Composed of the six modes of consciousness and accompanied by the associated mental factors. See glossary of enumerations: five [sets of] associated mental factors. See also Kongtrul 2012, 144. +
Era of completeness (rdzogs ldan gyi dus, kṛitayuga), threefold [era] (gsum ldan, tretāyuga), twofold [era] (gnyis ldan, dvāparayuga), and [era of] conflict (rtsod ldan, kaliyuga). The four eras are distinguished either in terms of their enjoyments (dharma, pleasures, wealth, and freedom) or in terms of dharma (that is, the observance of the ten virtues). This categorization of two types of eras is found in Puṇḍarīka's Stainless Light (see Newman 1987, 514–19). In his commentary on verse 98 of the Treasury of Abhidharma, Mikyö Dorje (Bestowing the Fulfillment of Accomplishment and Happiness, 646 ) says: "The era of Buddha Krakucchanda ('Khor ba 'jig) was the era of completeness because all the ten virtues were naturally completely present [or practiced]. The era of Buddha Kanakamuni (gSer thub) was the threefold era because while people did not emphasize abandoning the seven [unvirtues] of body and speech, they did emphasize abandoning the three [unvirtues] of mind. The era of Buddha Kāshyapa ('Od srung) was the twofold era because, although people did not emphasize abandoning covetousness, they did emphasize abandoning malice and wrong views. The era of Buddha Shākyamuni is one of extensive conflict." For other ways of categorizing the four eras, see Kongtrul 1995, 133–34 and 162–65. +
The period of time it takes to breath in and out six times. Sixty pāṇīpalas make up one ghaṭikā. One pāṇīpala is equivalent to twenty-four seconds. Also translated as "minor clepsydra measure" and "interval." +
Mantra-born ones (sngags skyes), field-born ones (zhing skyes), and family-born ones (rigs skyes). +
An epithet for Avalokiteshvara, of whom the Karmapas are considered to be emanations. +
The empowerments of water (chu); crown (cod pan); silk ribbons (dar dpyang); vajra and ghaṇṭā (rdor dril); discipline (brtul zhugs); name (ming); and permission (rjes gnang). They are the first part of the Kālachakra empowerments. See Hopkins [1985] 1991, 257–353; Kilty 2004, 225–46; and Kongtrul 2005, 229–30 and 470–71n57. +
Counting (bgrang zhing brtsis ba); following (rjes 'gro); placing (' jog pa); examining (rtog pa); changing (bsgyur ba); and purifying (yongs su dag pa). These are also taught in the Explanation of the "Treasury of Abhidharma," commentary on chapter 6, verse 12d. See C.T. 79:705; and Pruden 1988–90, 923. +
Mantra bindus (sngags kyi thig le), wind bindus (rlung gi thig le), and material bindus (rdzas kyi thig le). +
The uvula above; the shaṅkhinī below; the hair pores and faculties through which there is outflow to other objects; and faculties or very coarse objects or situations, such as beautiful forms or feeling strong anger. +
A class of goddesses called "fierce." +
Emptiness (stong pa), great emptiness (stong pa chen po), extremely great emptiness (shin tu stong pa chen po), and total emptiness (thams cad stong pa). +
See Amaraguru, followers of. +
To know qualitatively and quantitatively (ji lta ba dang ji snyed pa'i mkhyen pa). See glossary: qualitative and quantitative knowledges. +
The first categories are those arisen from the elements conjoined with consciousness and those arisen from the elements not conjoined with consciousness. Each of those can either convey meaning or not, making four; and each of which can be pleasant or unpleasant, making eight. See Choephel 2012, 111; Hopkins [1985] 1991, 226–27; Kongtrul 2012, 543–44; and Pruden 1988–90, 65–66. +
Vairochana (rNam par snang mdzad), Ratnasambhava (Rin chen 'byung gnas), Amitābha ('Od dpag med), Amoghasiddhi (Don yon grub pa), and Akṣhobhya (Mi bskyod pa). +
Generation of the deity through the five steps of the moon, sun, seed syllable and emblem, fusion, and the complete form of the deity. See Kongtrul 2008, 94. Note that the five steps are enumerated differently in other texts. +
"Incalculable" is the name for the highest enumerated number in ancient India. It is the sixtieth in the series and is equivalent to 10<sup>50</sup>. +
A, I, ṚI, U, and ḶI. See Kongtrul 2005, 188–90; and Newman 1987, 385–94. +
