Multivariant Levels of Interpretations on Selected Caryās

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Thesis

Abstract

The objective of this thesis is to investigate the multivariant levels of interpretation within selected Caryās. The Caryās selected depict Buddha Nature as it was understood in tāntric Buddhism in the area of Bengal. There are three levels of interpretation. The first level is the blatant meaning, and is outlined in the translation section of the songs. The second level is the anuyoga/Mother tāntra meaning. A comparison is made between the interpretations of selected scholars. The final level is the Mahāmudra meaning. This level is inferred from various textual sources.

Citation	Bhattacherjee, Rupa. "Multivariant Levels of Interpretations on Selected Caryās." MA thesis, University of Calgary, 2000. https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/MQ55135.pdf.

Approvalii
Abstractiii
Acknowledgementsiv
Dedicationv
Abbreviationsvi

I. Introduction4

II. Comparative Doctrines10

- 1. Essential ideology10
- 2. Early Buddhist Schools11
- 3. Tāntric concepts that stem from Mahāyāna14
  - a. Śūnyatā15
  - b. Prajñā and Upāya17
  - c. The three kāyas19
- 4. Vajrayāna Buddhism20
  - a. Mantra23
  - b. Mudrā23
  - c. Maṇḍala25
  - d. The three higher classes of tāntra: Mahāyoga27
  - e. Anuyoga/ Mother Tāntra level28
  - f. Mahāmudra30
  - g. The three lower tāntras: Kriyāyoga30
  - h. The Buddhist Cakras31
  - i. Consort Practice34

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