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Tsikey Chokling; the incarnations of Chokgyur Lingpa residing at Tsikey monastery. Presently there are two, one in Boudhanath, Nepal and one in Tsikey monastery, Tibet.
Chokling of Tsikey;chokling of tsikey;Tsikey Chokling;the incarnations of Chokgyur Lingpa residing at Tsikey monastery. Presently there are two, one in Boudhanath, Nepal and one in Tsikey monastery, Tibet.
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celestial world of the god Brahma within the Realms of Form.
Brahma realm;brahma realm;celestial world of the god Brahma within the Realms of Form.
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canonical scripture in which the Buddha taught Vajrayana in his sambhogakaya form. The real sense of tantra is 'continuity,' the innate buddha nature, which is known as the 'tantra of the expressed meaning.' The general sense of tantra is the extraordinary tantric scriptures also known as the 'tantra of the expressing words.' Can also refer to all the resultant teachings of Vajrayana as a whole.
Tantra system;tantra system;canonical scripture in which the Buddha taught Vajrayana in his sambhogakaya form. The real sense of tantra is 'continuity,' the innate buddha nature, which is known as the 'tantra of the expressed meaning.' The general sense of tantra is the extraordinary tantric scriptures also known as the 'tantra of the expressing words.' Can also refer to all the resultant teachings of Vajrayana as a whole.
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negative influences mentioned in old prophecies as three kinds: invading armies, infectious diseases, and material substances.
duruka;duruka;negative influences mentioned in old prophecies as three kinds: invading armies, infectious diseases, and material substances.
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The indispensable keys for unlocking the meaning of the tantras. The four modes are the literal, general, hidden, and the ultimate. The six limits are the views of the expedient and definitive meaning, the implied and the not implied, the literal and the not literal.
four modes and six limits;four modes and six limits;The indispensable keys for unlocking the meaning of the tantras. The four modes are the literal, general, hidden, and the ultimate. The six limits are the views of the expedient and definitive meaning, the implied and the not implied, the literal and the not literal.
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the philosophical orientation, the act of growing accustomed to that, the implementation of that insight during the activities of daily life, and the final outcome resulting from such training. Each of the nine vehicles has its particular definition of view, meditation, conduct and fruition.
view,meditation and conduct (and fruition);view,meditation and conduct (and fruition);the philosophical orientation, the act of growing accustomed to that, the implementation of that insight during the activities of daily life, and the final outcome resulting from such training. Each of the nine vehicles has its particular definition of view, meditation, conduct and fruition.
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one of the four main Nyingma monasteries in Kham: Shechen, Dzogchen, Katok, and Palyul.
Shechen monastery;shechen monastery;one of the four main Nyingma monasteries in Kham: Shechen, Dzogchen, Katok, and Palyul.
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The Jarung Khashor Stupa at Boudhanath, Nepal, situated in the Kathmandu valley. For details, see Keith Dowman, ''The Legend of the Great Stupa''.
Great Stupa of Boudha;great stupa of boudha;The Jarung Khashor Stupa at Boudhanath, Nepal, situated in the Kathmandu valley. For details, see Keith Dowman, ''The Legend of the Great Stupa''.
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(1879-1941) — scholar-teacher at Katok monastic college and a very important reviver of the scholastic lineage of expounding the Dzogchen scriptures. Considered to be incarnation of both Vimalamitra and Longchenpa. Chatral Sangye Dorje is one of his last living disciples. Khenpo Ngakchung got his name because there was an older khenpo with the name Ngawang, so he became the "Younger Khenpo Ngawang." One of his works is available in English with a short biography in the introduction: Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang, ''A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher'' (Shambhala Publications, 2004).
Khenpo Ngakchung;khenpo ngakchung;(1879-1941) — scholar-teacher at Katok monastic college and a very important reviver of the scholastic lineage of expounding the Dzogchen scriptures. Considered to be incarnation of both Vimalamitra and Longchenpa. Chatral Sangye Dorje is one of his last living disciples. Khenpo Ngakchung got his name because there was an older khenpo with the name Ngawang, so he became the "Younger Khenpo Ngawang." One of his works is available in English with a short biography in the introduction: Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang, ''A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher'' (Shambhala Publications, 2004).
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first of the three inner tantras of the Nyingma school; emphasizes sadhana practice and the view that liberation is attained through growing accustomed to the insight into the indivisibility of the superior two truths —— purity and equality. The pure natures of the aggregates, elements and sense factors are the male and female buddhas and bodhisattvas. At the same time, everything that appears and exists is of the equal nature of emptiness.
Mahayoga;mahayoga;first of the three inner tantras of the Nyingma school;emphasizes sadhana practice and the view that liberation is attained through growing accustomed to the insight into the indivisibility of the superior two truths —— purity and equality. The pure natures of the aggregates, elements and sense factors are the male and female buddhas and bodhisattvas. At the same time, everything that appears and exists is of the equal nature of emptiness.
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highly honorific way of addressing the Karmapa; also shows one's deep respect and devotion.
Wish-Fulfilling Jewel;wish-fulfilling jewel;highly honorific way of addressing the Karmapa;also shows one's deep respect and devotion.
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Golok;golok;large province in northeastern Kham.
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same family line as Milarepa; rulers of west Tibet in the days of the early king Songtsen Gampo.
Kyungpo clan;kyungpo clan;same family line as Milarepa;rulers of west Tibet in the days of the early king Songtsen Gampo.
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an offering visualized as the entire universe, as well as the arrangement of offerings in tantric ritual, often placed as a circular, ornate plate. To present a teaching "as a maṇḍala offering" shows the utmost respect for the recipient.
mandala offering;mandala offering;an offering visualized as the entire universe, as well as the arrangement of offerings in tantric ritual, often placed as a circular, ornate plate. To present a teaching "as a maṇḍala offering" shows the utmost respect for the recipient.
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(1700-1774) — eighth in the line of Situ incarnations; great scholar and visionary, doctor and painter; founded Palpung in 1727.
Situ Chökyi Jungney;situ chökyi jungney;(1700-1774) — eighth in the line of Situ incarnations;great scholar and visionary, doctor and painter;founded Palpung in 1727.
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one of Karmey Khenpo's disciples; important holder of the monastic precepts in Kham.
Lama Latsey;lama latsey;one of Karmey Khenpo's disciples;important holder of the monastic precepts in Kham.
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goddess or female tantric deities who protect and serve the tantric doctrine.
dakini;dakini;goddess or female tantric deities who protect and serve the tantric doctrine.
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One of the six classes of sentient beings, tormented by their own impure karmic perception, which causes them to suffer tremendously from craving, hunger and thirst.
hungry ghost;hungry ghost;One of the six classes of sentient beings, tormented by their own impure karmic perception, which causes them to suffer tremendously from craving, hunger and thirst.
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The Indian master Shantideva's famous work on Mahayana training and realization.
Way of a Bodhisattva;way of a bodhisattva;The Indian master Shantideva's famous work on Mahayana training and realization.
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direct introduction to the nature of mind, of paramount importance in Dzogchen and Mahamudra; given by a root guru so that the disciple recognizes the nature of mind.
pointing-out instruction;pointing-out instruction;direct introduction to the nature of mind, of paramount importance in Dzogchen and Mahamudra;given by a root guru so that the disciple recognizes the nature of mind.
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(1846-1912) — student of Jamgön Kongtrul, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Paltrul Rinpoche. Blessed by Manjushri, he became one of the greatest scholars of his time; his collected works fill more than 30 volumes. His chief disciple was Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal, the root guru of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
Mipham;mipham;(1846-1912) — student of Jamgön Kongtrul, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Paltrul Rinpoche. Blessed by Manjushri, he became one of the greatest scholars of his time;his collected works fill more than 30 volumes. His chief disciple was Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal, the root guru of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
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prince of Nangchen during the time of Samten Gyatso.
Achen;achen;prince of Nangchen during the time of Samten Gyatso.
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short for Mahayoga, Anu Yoga and Ati Yoga; the three inner tantras of the Nyingma school.
Maha,Anu,and Ati Yoga;maha,anu,and ati yoga;short for Mahayoga, Anu Yoga and Ati Yoga;the three inner tantras of the Nyingma school.
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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.
Chö;chö;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.
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Lion Fortress Meadow, one of the five principal retreat places of Padmasambhava, situated just inside the border of Bhutan north of Lhuntse Dzong.
Neuring Senge Dzong;neuring senge dzong;Lion Fortress Meadow, one of the five principal retreat places of Padmasambhava, situated just inside the border of Bhutan north of Lhuntse Dzong.
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person who has received empowerment, continues the sadhana practice and keeps the commitments; could be a monk or nun but refers mainly to lay practitioners.
tantrika;person who has received empowerment, continues the sadhana practice and keeps the commitments;could be a monk or nun but refers mainly to lay practitioners.
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One of the Eight Practice Lineages. Literally it means "Six Unions" and is according to the system of Kalachakra.
Jordruk;jordruk;One of the Eight Practice Lineages. Literally it means "Six Unions" and is according to the system of Kalachakra.
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a province in the northern part of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Khunu;khunu;a province in the northern part of Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Kargah;kargah;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's nickname.
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synonym for mind-essence or buddha nature; should be distinguished from the thinking mind (''sem''), which refers to ordinary discursive thinking based on ignorance. This nature is the basic space from and within which these thoughts take place.
nature of mind;nature of mind;synonym for mind-essence or buddha nature;should be distinguished from the thinking mind (''sem''), which refers to ordinary discursive thinking based on ignorance. This nature is the basic space from and within which these thoughts take place.
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one of Padmasambhava's twenty-five disciples. Same as Jnanakumara of Nyag.
Drimey Dashar;drimey dashar;one of Padmasambhava's twenty-five disciples. Same as Jnanakumara of Nyag.
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sacred cave where Padmasambhava and Mandarava attained immortality; these days believed to be in southeastern Nepal.
Maratika;maratika;sacred cave where Padmasambhava and Mandarava attained immortality;these days believed to be in southeastern Nepal.
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likeness; statue or painting that is supposed to look exactly like the person depicted.
Ngadrama;ngadrama;likeness;statue or painting that is supposed to look exactly like the person depicted.
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Tentrul of Surmang;tentrul of surmang;see Surmang Tentrul.
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abbot of Vikramashila who ordained the first Tibetan monks at the invitation of King Trisong Deutsen.
Shantarakshita;abbot of Vikramashila who ordained the first Tibetan monks at the invitation of King Trisong Deutsen.
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master from Benchen monastery in Nangchen; close friend of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Tenga Rinpoche;tenga rinpoche;master from Benchen monastery in Nangchen;close friend of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
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a long collection of Chö songs composed by the third Karmapa and codified by Karma Chagmey.
Jewel Garland;jewel garland;a long collection of Chö songs composed by the third Karmapa and codified by Karma Chagmey.
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community of practitioners usually the fully ordained monks and nuns or the ''ngakpas'', tantric practitioners distinguished by their long braided hair, white skirts, and striped shawls.
Sangha;sangha;community of practitioners usually the fully ordained monks and nuns or the ''ngakpas'', tantric practitioners distinguished by their long braided hair, white skirts, and striped shawls.
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source of protection, place of trust, object of support.
refuge;refuge;source of protection, place of trust, object of support.
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-Jamgön Kongtrul's compilation of the most vital instructions from the eight chariots of the Practice Lineage.
Treasury of Oral Instructions;treasury of oral instructions;-Jamgön Kongtrul's compilation of the most vital instructions from the eight chariots of the Practice Lineage.
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(8th cent.) — one of the twenty-five close disciples of the Lotus-Born master.
Namkhai Nyingpo;namkhai nyingpo;(8th cent.) — one of the twenty-five close disciples of the Lotus-Born master.
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disappearance of erroneous ideas and concepts; rather than saying that someone "attained realization" the phrase shows realization's the real nature — that something extraneous has vanished, just like when the sun is cleared from clouds.
collapse of delusion;collapse of delusion;disappearance of erroneous ideas and concepts;rather than saying that someone "attained realization" the phrase shows realization's the real nature — that something extraneous has vanished, just like when the sun is cleared from clouds.
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treasure revealer;treasure revealer;''see'' tertön.
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(Zhigatse), Tibet's second largest town, location of Tashi Lhunpo, seat of the Panchen Lamas.
Shigatse;shigatse;(Zhigatse), Tibet's second largest town, location of Tashi Lhunpo, seat of the Panchen Lamas.
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''Chöwang Gyatsa''; collection of one hundred empowerments for the practice of Chö.
One Hundred Chö empowerments;one hundred chö empowerments;''Chöwang Gyatsa'';collection of one hundred empowerments for the practice of Chö.
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(''gau''), amulet box to carry around ones next or place on the shrine; may contain relics from a past master.
reliquary box;reliquary box;(''gau''), amulet box to carry around ones next or place on the shrine;may contain relics from a past master.
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one of the three major Gelukpa monasteries around Lhasa.
Drepung;drepung;one of the three major Gelukpa monasteries around Lhasa.
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one of Longchenpa's famous Seven Treasuries. Translated by Richard Barron as: ''Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena'' and ''A Treasure Trove of Scriptural Transmission'', (Padma Publishing).
Treasury of Dharmadhatu;treasury of dharmadhatu;one of Longchenpa's famous Seven Treasuries. Translated by Richard Barron as: ''Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena'' and ''A Treasure Trove of Scriptural Transmission'', (Padma Publishing).
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Oral Transmissions of the Old School; 56 volumes in the expanded edition published by Dudjom Rinpoche. The predominant number of scriptures concern the three inner tantras.
Nyingma Kahma;nyingma kahma;Oral Transmissions of the Old School;56 volumes in the expanded edition published by Dudjom Rinpoche. The predominant number of scriptures concern the three inner tantras.
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'Wheel of Time.' A tantra and a Vajrayana system taught by Buddha Shakyamuni himself, showing the interrelationship between the phenomenal world, the physical body and the mind.
Kalachakra;kalachakra;'Wheel of Time.' A tantra and a Vajrayana system taught by Buddha Shakyamuni himself, showing the interrelationship between the phenomenal world, the physical body and the mind.
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(1040-1123) — one of the most famous yogis and poets in Tibetan religious history; much of the teachings of the Karma Kagyu schools passed through him. See ''The Life of Milarepa'' and ''The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa''. His name means 'Cotton-clad Mila.'
Milarepa;milarepa;(1040-1123) — one of the most famous yogis and poets in Tibetan religious history;much of the teachings of the Karma Kagyu schools passed through him. See ''The Life of Milarepa'' and ''The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa''. His name means 'Cotton-clad Mila.'
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flows between Tsikey and Surmang monasteries in Nangchen.
Tsichu River;tsichu river;flows between Tsikey and Surmang monasteries in Nangchen.
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learned master, scholar, professor in Buddhist philosophy.
pandita;pandita;learned master, scholar, professor in Buddhist philosophy.
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''Heart-Essence of the Vast Expanse'', mind treasure of mystical teachings discovered by the great scholar and adept Jigmey Lingpa, transmitted to him by Longchenpa; lineage of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. See ''Masters of Meditation and Miracles: Lives of the Great Buddhist Masters of India and Tibet'', Tulku Thondup, Shambhala Publications 1999.
Longchen Nyingtig;longchen nyingtig;''Heart-Essence of the Vast Expanse'', mind treasure of mystical teachings discovered by the great scholar and adept Jigmey Lingpa, transmitted to him by Longchenpa;lineage of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. See ''Masters of Meditation and Miracles: Lives of the Great Buddhist Masters of India and Tibet'', Tulku Thondup, Shambhala Publications 1999.
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sacred medicine made from herbs and relics and consecrated in a particular ritual known as ''mendrub drubchen''.
mendrub;mendrub;sacred medicine made from herbs and relics and consecrated in a particular ritual known as ''mendrub drubchen''.
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teacher of Chimey Dorje and close friend of Samten Gyatso.
Söntar Chönchok;söntar chönchok;teacher of Chimey Dorje and close friend of Samten Gyatso.
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master adept in the rituals and meaning of Vajrayana, from whom one receives tantric teaching and empowerment; can also refer to the master who presides over a tantric ritual.
vajra master;vajra master;master adept in the rituals and meaning of Vajrayana, from whom one receives tantric teaching and empowerment;can also refer to the master who presides over a tantric ritual.
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chief deity in a mind treasure revealed by Old Khyentse after Chokgyur Lingpa's passing. In a vision, he saw the great tertön in his saṃbhogakaya form and, receiving an empowerment and teachings, wrote them down.
Padmasattva;padmasattva;chief deity in a mind treasure revealed by Old Khyentse after Chokgyur Lingpa's passing. In a vision, he saw the great tertön in his saṃbhogakaya form and, receiving an empowerment and teachings, wrote them down.
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Summary of Logic;summary of logic;scholastic text composed by Mipham.
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the twelve thick volumes of the ''Prajnaparamita'' scriptures, one of the most famous sutras in Mahayana.
Great Mother of Transcendent Knowledge;great mother of transcendent knowledge;the twelve thick volumes of the ''Prajnaparamita'' scriptures, one of the most famous sutras in Mahayana.
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short for Chokgyur Lingpa; ''see also'' Chokling of Tsikey, Chokling of Neten.
Chokling;chokling;short for Chokgyur Lingpa;''see also'' Chokling of Tsikey, Chokling of Neten.
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sacred painting on cloth; can be rolled up as a scroll.
tangka;tangka;sacred painting on cloth;can be rolled up as a scroll.
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terma that is brought forth after having been revealed in the past, even centuries before.
rediscovered treasure;rediscovered treasure;terma that is brought forth after having been revealed in the past, even centuries before.
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old-fashion fire kit using flint, steel and dry moss or bark.
metsa;metsa;old-fashion fire kit using flint, steel and dry moss or bark.
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at the time of death of a practitioner who has reached the exhaustion of all dualistic clinging through the Dzogchen practice of Tögal, the five gross elements which form the physical body, dissolve back into their essences, five-colored light. Sometimes the only remainder is the hair and the nails are left behind. In the chapter on Accomplishment, ''Rainbow Painting'', Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche gives a fascinating account of an old nun attaining rainbow body in the shed of a benefactors house, [epk]
rainbow body;rainbow body;at the time of death of a practitioner who has reached the exhaustion of all dualistic clinging through the Dzogchen practice of Tögal, the five gross elements which form the physical body, dissolve back into their essences, five-colored light. Sometimes the only remainder is the hair and the nails are left behind. In the chapter on Accomplishment, ''Rainbow Painting'', Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche gives a fascinating account of an old nun attaining rainbow body in the shed of a benefactors house, [epk]
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A Tibetan accomplished master of the Drigung Kagyu school who was an emanation of Nagarjuna and also Phamo Drupa (1110-70), one of the three foremost disciples of Gampopa.
Gar Drubchen;gar drubchen;A Tibetan accomplished master of the Drigung Kagyu school who was an emanation of Nagarjuna and also Phamo Drupa (1110-70), one of the three foremost disciples of Gampopa.
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literally, 'great seal,' one of the most direct practices for realizing one's buddha nature; system of teachings which is the basic view of Vajrayana practice according to the Sarma or New schools of Kagyu, Gelug, and Sakya —— just as Dzogchen is for the Nyingma school.
Mahamudra;mahamudra;literally, 'great seal,' one of the most direct practices for realizing one's buddha nature;system of teachings which is the basic view of Vajrayana practice according to the Sarma or New schools of Kagyu, Gelug, and Sakya —— just as Dzogchen is for the Nyingma school.
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(d. 1958) — the eighth Druk Kharag Yongdzin/Dechen Chokhor Yongdzin Ngagi Wangpo; a prominent Drukpa Kagyu master of Central Tibet.
Drukpa Yongdzin Rinpoche;drukpa yongdzin rinpoche;(d. 1958) — the eighth Druk Kharag Yongdzin/Dechen Chokhor Yongdzin Ngagi Wangpo;a prominent Drukpa Kagyu master of Central Tibet.
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helmsman of Communism in China; seen by many Tibetans as possessed by a demonic force bent on destroying the Dharma and happiness of sentient beings.
Mao Tse-tung;mao tse-tung;helmsman of Communism in China;seen by many Tibetans as possessed by a demonic force bent on destroying the Dharma and happiness of sentient beings.
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Gomde,the Land of Meditators;gomde,the land of meditators;a name for Nangchen.
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one of the four main monasteries of the Nyingma tradition in Kham. Situated south of Derge, near Palyul.
Katok monastery;katok monastery;one of the four main monasteries of the Nyingma tradition in Kham. Situated south of Derge, near Palyul.
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one of eight main bodhisattvas; personification of the perfection of transcendent knowledge.
Manjushri;manjushri;one of eight main bodhisattvas;personification of the perfection of transcendent knowledge.
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terma treasure of Chokgyur Lingpa that contains a supplication to Padmasambhava famous under the same name.
Spontaneous Fulfillment of Wishes;spontaneous fulfillment of wishes;terma treasure of Chokgyur Lingpa that contains a supplication to Padmasambhava famous under the same name.
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the seat of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo in Derge county, home of the famous Buddhist college and subsequently the seat of the successor, Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö.
Dzongsar monastery;dzongsar monastery;the seat of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo in Derge county, home of the famous Buddhist college and subsequently the seat of the successor, Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö.
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(1908-1963) — accomplished meditator who completed numerous three year retreats at Dilyak monastery; retreat master at Tsurphu.
Dilyak Drubpön;dilyak drubpön;(1908-1963) — accomplished meditator who completed numerous three year retreats at Dilyak monastery;retreat master at Tsurphu.
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the final and most important part of the preliminary practices. The practice of supplicating for blessings and mingling the mind of an enlightened master with one's own mind.
guru yoga;guru yoga;the final and most important part of the preliminary practices. The practice of supplicating for blessings and mingling the mind of an enlightened master with one's own mind.
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chanting of the mantra in hundred syllables; one of the preliminary practices.
Vajrasattva recitation;vajrasattva recitation;chanting of the mantra in hundred syllables;one of the preliminary practices.
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the lama in charge of the chants for the protectors.
gönla;gönla;the lama in charge of the chants for the protectors.
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one of the chief deities for averting obstacles and negative forces.
Lion-faced Dakini;lion-faced dakini;one of the chief deities for averting obstacles and negative forces.
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Mount Kailash;mount kailash;sacred mountain in west Tibet.
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local type of mouse-hare or prairie dog.
abra;abra;local type of mouse-hare or prairie dog.
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capital of the former (up to 1975) independent kingdom Sikkim, situated between Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India.
Gangtok;gangtok;capital of the former (up to 1975) independent kingdom Sikkim, situated between Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India.
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Yönga;yönga;close disciple of Old Khyentse.
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former life of Chimey Dorje, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's father; founder of Lhalam monastery in Nangchen.
Sönam Yeshe of Tsangsar;sönam yeshe of tsangsar;former life of Chimey Dorje, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's father;founder of Lhalam monastery in Nangchen.
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a wrathful deity, for instance Hayagriva or Vajra Kilaya.
heruka;heruka;a wrathful deity, for instance Hayagriva or Vajra Kilaya.
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the place where Chokgyur Lingpa revealed the terma treasure ''Tukdrub Barchey Kunsel''. Situated in Nangchen on the road between Jekundu and Sharda.
Khala Rong-go;khala rong-go;the place where Chokgyur Lingpa revealed the terma treasure ''Tukdrub Barchey Kunsel''. Situated in Nangchen on the road between Jekundu and Sharda.
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guardian deity of a specific terma treasure.
terdag;terdag;guardian deity of a specific terma treasure.
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(Tsadra Rinchen Drak), located on the slope above the Palpung monastery in Kham; extensively described in ''The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul's'' and in Ngawang Zangpo, ''Sacred Ground: Jamgön Kongtrul on "Pilgrimage and Sacred Geography,"'' (Snow Lion Publications).
Tsari-like Jewel Rock;tsari-like jewel rock;(Tsadra Rinchen Drak), located on the slope above the Palpung monastery in Kham;extensively described in ''The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul's'' and in Ngawang Zangpo, ''Sacred Ground: Jamgön Kongtrul on "Pilgrimage and Sacred Geography,"'' (Snow Lion Publications).
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(1884-1948?) — Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's father and an adept Chö practitioner.
Chimey Dorje;chimey dorje;(1884-1948?) — Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's father and an adept Chö practitioner.
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demon of obstacles; anything that distracts a practitioner from the Dharma and the pursuit of lasting happiness and liberation.
Mara;mara;demon of obstacles;anything that distracts a practitioner from the Dharma and the pursuit of lasting happiness and liberation.
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Dzogchen; the third of the three inner tantras of the Nyingma School. The Great Perfection is the ultimate of all the 84,000 profound and extensive sections of the Dharma, the realization of Buddha Samantabhadra, exactly as it is. Synonym for 'Dzogchen or Ati Yoga.'
Great Perfection;great perfection;Dzogchen;the third of the three inner tantras of the Nyingma School. The Great Perfection is the ultimate of all the 84,000 profound and extensive sections of the Dharma, the realization of Buddha Samantabhadra, exactly as it is. Synonym for 'Dzogchen or Ati Yoga.'
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respectfully referred to as the Drukchen Jamgön. His monastery's name is Druk Sang-Ngak Chöling. The Drukchen incarnation in residence during Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's early childhood was Mipham Chokyi Wangpo (1884-1930) whose principal guru was the great siddha, Drubwang Shakya Shri.
Drukchen;drukchen;respectfully referred to as the Drukchen Jamgön. His monastery's name is Druk Sang-Ngak Chöling. The Drukchen incarnation in residence during Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's early childhood was Mipham Chokyi Wangpo (1884-1930) whose principal guru was the great siddha, Drubwang Shakya Shri.
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Prahevajra; incarnation of a god who earlier had been empowered by the buddhas. Immaculately conceived, his mother was a nun, the daughter of King Dhahena Talo of Uddiyana. Garab Dorje received all the tantras, scriptures and oral instructions of Dzogchen from Vajrasattva and Vajrapani in person and became the first human master in the Dzogchen lineage. Having reached the state of complete enlightenment through the effortless Great Perfection, Garab Dorje transmitted the teachings to his retinue of exceptional beings. Manjushrimitra is regarded as his chief disciple. Padmasambhava is also known to have received the transmission of the Dzogchen tantras directly from Garab Dorje's wisdom form. Garab Dorje means 'Indestructible joy'
Garab Dorje;garab dorje;Prahevajra;incarnation of a god who earlier had been empowered by the buddhas. Immaculately conceived, his mother was a nun, the daughter of King Dhahena Talo of Uddiyana. Garab Dorje received all the tantras, scriptures and oral instructions of Dzogchen from Vajrasattva and Vajrapani in person and became the first human master in the Dzogchen lineage. Having reached the state of complete enlightenment through the effortless Great Perfection, Garab Dorje transmitted the teachings to his retinue of exceptional beings. Manjushrimitra is regarded as his chief disciple. Padmasambhava is also known to have received the transmission of the Dzogchen tantras directly from Garab Dorje's wisdom form. Garab Dorje means 'Indestructible joy'
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Mount Abum; situated eight hours' drive on dirt roads from Sharda in Nangchen.
Mount Abum;mount abum;Abum Rinchen Pungpa;abum rinchen pungpa;Mount Abum;situated eight hours' drive on dirt roads from Sharda in Nangchen.
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Ngari;ngari;provinces in the western part of Tibet.
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(790-844) — second great Dharma king of Tibet who invited Padmasambhava, Shantarakshita, Vimalamitra, and many other Buddhist teachers to Tibet; built Samye, the great monastery and teaching center modeled after Odantapuri, established Buddhism as the state religion of Tibet, and during his reign the first monks were ordained. He arranged for panditas and lotsawas to translate sacred texts, and he established centers for teaching and practice. Among his later incarnations are Nyang Ral Nyima Özer (1124-1192), Guru Chöwang (1212-1270), Jigmey Lingpa (1729-1798), and Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892).
King Trisong Deutsen;king trisong deutsen;(790-844) — second great Dharma king of Tibet who invited Padmasambhava, Shantarakshita, Vimalamitra, and many other Buddhist teachers to Tibet;built Samye, the great monastery and teaching center modeled after Odantapuri, established Buddhism as the state religion of Tibet, and during his reign the first monks were ordained. He arranged for panditas and lotsawas to translate sacred texts, and he established centers for teaching and practice. Among his later incarnations are Nyang Ral Nyima Özer (1124-1192), Guru Chöwang (1212-1270), Jigmey Lingpa (1729-1798), and Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892).
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small clay image of a buddha or stupa, stamped from a mold.
tsa-tsa;tsa-tsa;small clay image of a buddha or stupa, stamped from a mold.
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(1585-1656) — revealer of terma, especially known for the ''Könchok Chidu'' teachings.
Jatsön Nyingpo;jatsön nyingpo;(1585-1656) — revealer of terma, especially known for the ''Könchok Chidu'' teachings.
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(1774-1853) — ninth Tai Situ; root-teacher of Jamgön Kongtrul the Great.
Situ Pema Nyinje Wangpo;situ pema nyinje wangpo;(1774-1853) — ninth Tai Situ;root-teacher of Jamgön Kongtrul the Great.
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venerable; respectful way of addressing one's guru, abbot or Buddhist teacher.
Rinpoche;rinpoche;venerable;respectful way of addressing one's guru, abbot or Buddhist teacher.
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(1653-1703/5) — regent-king after the fifth Dalai Lama, and one of Chokgyur Lingpa's former lives.
Sangye Gyamtso;sangye gyamtso;(1653-1703/5) — regent-king after the fifth Dalai Lama, and one of Chokgyur Lingpa's former lives.
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the reincarnation of Karmey Khenpo, the cousin of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Karmey Khentrul;karmey khentrul;the reincarnation of Karmey Khenpo, the cousin of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
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teachings on the Great Perfection entitled ''Samantabhadra's Realization Directly Revealed (Kuntu Zangpö Gongpa Sangtal du Tenpa)'' from the great revealer of hidden treasures Rigdzin Gödem's tradition of Northern Treasures.
Realization Directly Revealed;realization directly revealed;teachings on the Great Perfection entitled ''Samantabhadra's Realization Directly Revealed (Kuntu Zangpö Gongpa Sangtal du Tenpa)'' from the great revealer of hidden treasures Rigdzin Gödem's tradition of Northern Treasures.
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(841-906) — evil oppressor who almost succeeded in eradicating Buddhism in Tibet; brother of King Ralpachen; assassinated by Palgyi Dorje.
Langdarma;langdarma;(841-906) — evil oppressor who almost succeeded in eradicating Buddhism in Tibet;brother of King Ralpachen;assassinated by Palgyi Dorje.
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Subjugator of All Appearance and Existence
Subjugator of All Appearance and Existence;subjugator of all appearance and existence;one of the names of Padmasambhava.
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''(Kunzang Tuktig)'', one of the most important Dzogchen instructions of recent times, revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa.
Heart Essence of Samantabhadra;heart essence of samantabhadra;''(Kunzang Tuktig)'', one of the most important Dzogchen instructions of recent times, revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa.
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teachings brought to Tibet and translated mainly during the reign of King Trisong Deutsen and in the subsequent period up to Rinchen Zangpo in the ninth century, chiefly by the great masters Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Shantarakshita, and Vairotsana. The two main types of transmission are Kahma and Terma. Practices are based on both the outer and inner tantras with emphasis on the practice of the inner tantras of Mahayoga, Anu Yoga and Ati Yoga.
Nyingma school;nyingma school;teachings brought to Tibet and translated mainly during the reign of King Trisong Deutsen and in the subsequent period up to Rinchen Zangpo in the ninth century, chiefly by the great masters Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Shantarakshita, and Vairotsana. The two main types of transmission are Kahma and Terma. Practices are based on both the outer and inner tantras with emphasis on the practice of the inner tantras of Mahayoga, Anu Yoga and Ati Yoga.
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famous lake and pilgrimage site near Mount Kailash in west Tibet.
Lake Manasarovar;lake manasarovar;famous lake and pilgrimage site near Mount Kailash in west Tibet.
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14th cent. Tertön mostly known for revealing the text now famous as ''The Tibetan Book of the Dead'' or more correctly ''The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo''.
Karma Lingpa;karma lingpa;14th cent. Tertön mostly known for revealing the text now famous as ''The Tibetan Book of the Dead'' or more correctly ''The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo''.
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consort of Buddha Amitayus; in ''Blazing Splendor'' a mind treasure of the first Khyentse, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
the Mother of Longevity;the mother of longevity;Chandali;consort of Buddha Amitayus;in ''Blazing Splendor'' a mind treasure of the first Khyentse, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
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Pema Kyung Dzong;pema kyung dzong;''see'' Lotus Garuda Fortress.
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(Neydo) one of the branches within the Karma Kagyu lineage; originates from Karma Chagmey. The main monastery (Nemdho Tashi Chöling) is in Chamdo south of Nangchen.
Nendo;nendo;(Neydo) one of the branches within the Karma Kagyu lineage;originates from Karma Chagmey. The main monastery (Nemdho Tashi Chöling) is in Chamdo south of Nangchen.
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Dharmaraja;religious rulers, Dharma kings.
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code script, symbolic script or writing used by the dakinis.
dakini script;dakini script;code script, symbolic script or writing used by the dakinis.
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one of the eight practice lineages; brought to Tibet by Kyungpo Naljor (1002-1064).
Shangpa Kagyu;shangpa kagyu;one of the eight practice lineages;brought to Tibet by Kyungpo Naljor (1002-1064).
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''Eight Commands''; eight chief yidam deities of Mahayoga and their corresponding tantras and sadhanas: Manjushri Body, Lotus Speech, Vishuddha Mind, Nectar Quality, Kilaya Activity, Liberating Sorcery of Mother Deities, Maledictory Fierce Mantra, and Mundane Worship.
Eight Sadhana Teachings;eight sadhana teachings;''Eight Commands'';eight chief yidam deities of Mahayoga and their corresponding tantras and sadhanas: Manjushri Body, Lotus Speech, Vishuddha Mind, Nectar Quality, Kilaya Activity, Liberating Sorcery of Mother Deities, Maledictory Fierce Mantra, and Mundane Worship.
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the Great Dakini of Tsurphu; consort of the fifteenth Karmapa. Her reincarnation, Khandro Rinpoche, lives in Himachal Pradesh, India, but teaches around the world.
Khandro Chenmo;khandro chenmo;the Great Dakini of Tsurphu;consort of the fifteenth Karmapa. Her reincarnation, Khandro Rinpoche, lives in Himachal Pradesh, India, but teaches around the world.
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ritual that guides the dead to a better rebirth; can only be performed by a realized master.
name-burning;name-burning;ritual that guides the dead to a better rebirth;can only be performed by a realized master.
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(Bong Gompa) the monastery of Lama Tendzin Dorje, Chökyi Nyima's previous life, which is situated several days' journey north of Lhasa on the route to Kham through Nakchukha. Drong means wild yak.
Drong Gompa;drong gompa;(Bong Gompa) the monastery of Lama Tendzin Dorje, Chökyi Nyima's previous life, which is situated several days' journey north of Lhasa on the route to Kham through Nakchukha. Drong means wild yak.
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(1110-1193) — first Karmapa and disciple of Gampopa.
Dusum Khyenpa;dusum khyenpa;(1110-1193) — first Karmapa and disciple of Gampopa.
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tromter;tromter;terma treasure revealed in full public.
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gungtreng;gungtreng;the Chinese name for communists.
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state of undistracted concentration or meditative state; in the context of Vajrayana can refer to either the development stage or the completion stage. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche often uses it to means stability in the awakened state.
''samadhi'';''samadhi'';state of undistracted concentration or meditative state;in the context of Vajrayana can refer to either the development stage or the completion stage. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche often uses it to means stability in the awakened state.
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(b.1952) — oldest son of the third Neten Chokling. Lives in Bir, Himachal Pradesh in Northern India, where he has rebuilt Neten monastery.
Orgyen Tobgyal;orgyen tobgyal;(b.1952) — oldest son of the third Neten Chokling. Lives in Bir, Himachal Pradesh in Northern India, where he has rebuilt Neten monastery.
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"Khenpo's reincarnation" here in this book refers to Karmey Khentrul, the tulku of Karmey Khenpo.
Khentrul;khentrul;"Khenpo's reincarnation" here in this book refers to Karmey Khentrul, the tulku of Karmey Khenpo.
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(''sur''), smoke produced by burning flour mixed with pure food and sacred substances; can nourish bardo spirits and hungry ghosts.
ritual of burnt food;ritual of burnt food;(''sur''), smoke produced by burning flour mixed with pure food and sacred substances;can nourish bardo spirits and hungry ghosts.
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goshir;goshir;religious rank, ''see'' tishi.
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the Karmapa incarnation line. Chokgyur Lingpa predicted the names of the first twenty-five. The present is the seventeenth.
Karmapa;karmapa;the Karmapa incarnation line. Chokgyur Lingpa predicted the names of the first twenty-five. The present is the seventeenth.
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(1836-1910) — abbot of Paljor and Palpung monasteries and a student of Jamgön Kongtrul.
Tashi Özer;tashi özer;(1836-1910) — abbot of Paljor and Palpung monasteries and a student of Jamgön Kongtrul.
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tradition; one of the eight chariots of the practice lineages, brought to Tibet by Atisha Dipamkara in the eleventh century.
Kadam;kadam;tradition;one of the eight chariots of the practice lineages, brought to Tibet by Atisha Dipamkara in the eleventh century.
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(1847-1914) — lama from the Ngor monastery in the Tsang province of Central Tibet; one of the principal disciples of both Khyentse and Kongtrul.
Loter Wangpo;loter wangpo;(1847-1914) — lama from the Ngor monastery in the Tsang province of Central Tibet;one of the principal disciples of both Khyentse and Kongtrul.
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female guardian of Chokgyur Lingpa's treasures; often depicted with her four sisters riding on various animals.
Tseringma;tseringma;female guardian of Chokgyur Lingpa's treasures;often depicted with her four sisters riding on various animals.
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The lineage of teachings brought to Tibet by Lord Marpa, received from the dharmakaya buddha Vajradhara by the Indian siddha Tilopa, Saraha, and others. Transmitted by Naropa and Maitripa to the Tibetan translator Marpa, the lineage was passed on to Milarepa, Gampopa, Karmapa and others. The main emphasis is on the path of means which is the Six doctrines of Naropa, and the path of liberation which is the Mahamudra instructions of Maitripa.
Kagyu;kagyu;The lineage of teachings brought to Tibet by Lord Marpa, received from the dharmakaya buddha Vajradhara by the Indian siddha Tilopa, Saraha, and others. Transmitted by Naropa and Maitripa to the Tibetan translator Marpa, the lineage was passed on to Milarepa, Gampopa, Karmapa and others. The main emphasis is on the path of means which is the Six doctrines of Naropa, and the path of liberation which is the Mahamudra instructions of Maitripa.
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Neten Chokling;neten chokling;''see'' Chokling of Neten.
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(19th-20th cent.) — Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches immediate former life.
Chöwang Tulku;chöwang tulku;(19th-20th cent.) — Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches immediate former life.
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New schools: Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug as well as Shijey and Chö, Jordruk, Shangpa Kagyu, and Nyendrub (Kalachakra).
Sarma schools;sarma schools;New schools: Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug as well as Shijey and Chö, Jordruk, Shangpa Kagyu, and Nyendrub (Kalachakra).
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chief disciple of Dudjom Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche; monastery (Tubten Chöling) in the Solu Khumbu, northeastern Nepal.
Trulshik Rinpoche;trulshik rinpoche;chief disciple of Dudjom Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche;monastery (Tubten Chöling) in the Solu Khumbu, northeastern Nepal.
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(11th-12th cent.) — great master of the Nyingma lineage. As a result of his high level of realization, his physical body disappeared in rainbow light at the time of death. See also ''Heart Essence of Chetsun''.
Chetsun Senge Wangchuk;chetsun senge wangchuk;(11th-12th cent.) — great master of the Nyingma lineage. As a result of his high level of realization, his physical body disappeared in rainbow light at the time of death. See also ''Heart Essence of Chetsun''.
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buddhafield;buddhafield;''see'' pure lands
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Lodrö Thaye (1813-1899); prophesized by the Buddha Shakyamuni in the ''King of Samadhi Sutra'' and by Padmasambhava in many of his termas. He studied and mastered all the Buddha's teachings. His primary teachers were the Fourteenth Karmapa, Situ Pema Nyinje Wangpo and the Great Khyentse. He became the teacher of the fifteenth Karmapa, Khakyab Dorje. He is renowned as an accomplished master, scholar, writer, poet, and artist, and authored and compiled more than 100 volumes of scriptures. Among these, the best known is the ''Five Treasuries''. In ''Splendor'' he is referred to as Old Kongtrul or simply Kongtrul.
Jamgön Kongtrul;jamgön kongtrul;Lodrö Thaye (1813-1899);prophesized by the Buddha Shakyamuni in the ''King of Samadhi Sutra'' and by Padmasambhava in many of his termas. He studied and mastered all the Buddha's teachings. His primary teachers were the Fourteenth Karmapa, Situ Pema Nyinje Wangpo and the Great Khyentse. He became the teacher of the fifteenth Karmapa, Khakyab Dorje. He is renowned as an accomplished master, scholar, writer, poet, and artist, and authored and compiled more than 100 volumes of scriptures. Among these, the best known is the ''Five Treasuries''. In ''Splendor'' he is referred to as Old Kongtrul or simply Kongtrul.
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Sutra refers to the teachings of both Hinayana and Mahayana; Tantra refers to Vajrayana.
Sutra and Tantra;sutra and tantra;Sutra refers to the teachings of both Hinayana and Mahayana;Tantra refers to Vajrayana.
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childhood name of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's second son. The sixteenth Karmapa later recognized him as the fourth Chokling of Tsikey.
Lungtok;lungtok;childhood name of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's second son. The sixteenth Karmapa later recognized him as the fourth Chokling of Tsikey.
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(1340-1396) — reincarnation of the second son of King Trisong Deutsen; major tertön and revealer of the ''Lama Gongdu'' cycle in 13 volumes.
Sangye Lingpa;sangye lingpa;(1340-1396) — reincarnation of the second son of King Trisong Deutsen;major tertön and revealer of the ''Lama Gongdu'' cycle in 13 volumes.
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province near the Indian border, straight east of Lhasa, and southwest of Nangchen.
Kongpo;kongpo;province near the Indian border, straight east of Lhasa, and southwest of Nangchen.
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''Manjushri Nama Sangirti Expressed in Songs of Praise''. A tantra in six hundred verses belonging to Kriya Yoga known to all Tibetan Buddhists as ''Jampal Tsenjö''. It is text number 424 in the Tsamdrak edition of ''Collected Nyingma Tantras (Nyingma Gyuma)''. Translated as ''Chanting the Names of Manjushri'', A. Wayman, Shambhala Publications.
Chanting the Names of Manjushri;chanting the names of manjushri;''Manjushri Nama Sangirti Expressed in Songs of Praise''. A tantra in six hundred verses belonging to Kriya Yoga known to all Tibetan Buddhists as ''Jampal Tsenjö''. It is text number 424 in the Tsamdrak edition of ''Collected Nyingma Tantras (Nyingma Gyuma)''. Translated as ''Chanting the Names of Manjushri'', A. Wayman, Shambhala Publications.
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Tsagah;tsagah;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches sister.
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Tukdrub Trinley Nyingpo;tukdrub trinley nyingpo;sadhana of Padmasambhava.
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country to the north-west of ancient India where Padmasambhava was born on a lotus flower.
Uddiyana;country to the north-west of ancient India where Padmasambhava was born on a lotus flower.
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(1856-1915/6) — Chokgyur Lingpa's first son and lineage holder; teacher of Samten Gyatso.
Tsewang Norbu;tsewang norbu;(1856-1915/6) — Chokgyur Lingpa's first son and lineage holder;teacher of Samten Gyatso.
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realized master on one of four stages on the tantric path of Mahayoga.
vidyadhara;realized master on one of four stages on the tantric path of Mahayoga.
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(1308-1363) — major lineage master and writer of the Nyingma lineage; an incarnation of Princess Pema Sal, the daughter of King Trisong Deutsen, to whom Guru Rinpoche had entrusted his own lineage of Dzogchen known as ''Khandro Nyingtig''. He is single-handedly regarded as the most important writer on Dzogchen teachings. His works include the ''Seven Great Treasuries'', the ''Three Trilogies'' and his commentaries in the ''Nyingtig Yabzhi''. A more detailed account of his life and teachings is found in ''Buddha Mind'' by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, Snow Lion, 1989.
Longchenpa;longchenpa;(1308-1363) — major lineage master and writer of the Nyingma lineage;an incarnation of Princess Pema Sal, the daughter of King Trisong Deutsen, to whom Guru Rinpoche had entrusted his own lineage of Dzogchen known as ''Khandro Nyingtig''. He is single-handedly regarded as the most important writer on Dzogchen teachings. His works include the ''Seven Great Treasuries'', the ''Three Trilogies'' and his commentaries in the ''Nyingtig Yabzhi''. A more detailed account of his life and teachings is found in ''Buddha Mind'' by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, Snow Lion, 1989.
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Ngakchung,Khenpo;ngakchung,khenpo;(1879-1941) — ''see'' Khenpo Ngakchung.
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(1682-?) — also known as Nuden Dorje or Samten Lingpa; tertön and emanation of Atsara Sale, Yeshe Tsogyal's Nepalese consort.
Taksham Lingpa;taksham lingpa;(1682-?) — also known as Nuden Dorje or Samten Lingpa;tertön and emanation of Atsara Sale, Yeshe Tsogyal's Nepalese consort.
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(1883?-1945?) — Dru Jamyang Drakpa. A close disciple of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and a very learned master, one of the destined disciples predicted in the root text ''Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo''.
Jamdrak;jamdrak;(1883?-1945?) — Dru Jamyang Drakpa. A close disciple of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and a very learned master, one of the destined disciples predicted in the root text ''Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo''.
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Seven Treasuries;seven treasuries;seven profound writings by Longchenpa.
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of the five families, the chief buddha of the tathagata family.
Vairochana;vairochana;of the five families, the chief buddha of the tathagata family.
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the historical Buddha, regarded as the chief teacher of our present age.
Shakyamuni;shakyamuni;the historical Buddha, regarded as the chief teacher of our present age.
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a particular manifestation of Jambhala, the god of wealth.
Jambhala,Black;jambhala,black;a particular manifestation of Jambhala, the god of wealth.
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presently situated in Tenchen county, south of Nangchen one the road between Chamdo and Lhasa. Kyungpo is the name of a district in Kham and means garuda.
Kyungpo region;kyungpo region;presently situated in Tenchen county, south of Nangchen one the road between Chamdo and Lhasa. Kyungpo is the name of a district in Kham and means garuda.
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(1858?-1939?) — Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's grandmother; daughter of Chokgyur Lingpa. Her name means Precious Lamp of Splendor.
Könchok Paldrön;könchok paldrön;(1858?-1939?) — Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's grandmother;daughter of Chokgyur Lingpa. Her name means Precious Lamp of Splendor.
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mythological mountain of giant proportions at the center of our world-system surrounded by the four continents; abode of gods of the Desire Realms. It is encircled by chains of lesser mountains, lakes, continents, and oceans and is said to rise 84,000 leagues above sea-level. Our present world is situated on the southern continent called Jambudvipa.
Mount Sumeru;mount sumeru;mythological mountain of giant proportions at the center of our world-system surrounded by the four continents;abode of gods of the Desire Realms. It is encircled by chains of lesser mountains, lakes, continents, and oceans and is said to rise 84,000 leagues above sea-level. Our present world is situated on the southern continent called Jambudvipa.
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(''yeshe''), intrinsic quality of knowing and its ways of functioning as the five wisdoms.
wakefulness,original,luminous;wakefulness,original,luminous;(''yeshe''), intrinsic quality of knowing and its ways of functioning as the five wisdoms.
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(1901-1960) — Pema Drimey; one of the incarnations of Jamgön Kongtrul (Old Kongtrul); guru of Chögyam Trungpa.
Shechen Kongtrul;shechen kongtrul;(1901-1960) — Pema Drimey;one of the incarnations of Jamgön Kongtrul (Old Kongtrul);guru of Chögyam Trungpa.
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(1002-1064) — Tibetan master who brought teachings back from India later known as the Shangpa Kagyu and is thus regarded as its founder; disciple of the female siddha Niguma.
Kyungpo Naljor;kyungpo naljor;(1002-1064) — Tibetan master who brought teachings back from India later known as the Shangpa Kagyu and is thus regarded as its founder;disciple of the female siddha Niguma.
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implement used in tantric ceremonies; can also refer to a food offering to protectors of the Dharma or unfortunate spirits.
torma;torma;implement used in tantric ceremonies;can also refer to a food offering to protectors of the Dharma or unfortunate spirits.
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Tenga Tulku;tenga tulku;brother of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
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given from the master's voice to the disciple's ears, and only to one person at a time, rather than being a printed text.
hearing lineage;hearing lineage;given from the master's voice to the disciple's ears, and only to one person at a time, rather than being a printed text.
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local chieftain, similar to district governor.
pönpo;pönpo;local chieftain, similar to district governor.
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(1092-1158) — one of the five forefathers of the Sakya lineage.
Sachen Kunga Nyingpo;sachen kunga nyingpo;(1092-1158) — one of the five forefathers of the Sakya lineage.
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(b. 1608) master of the Kagyu and Nyingma schools; reincarnation of Vairotsana; author of ''Mirror of Mindfulness'' and ''Lamp of Mahamudra''.
Tsele Natsok Rangdröl;tsele natsok rangdröl;(b. 1608) master of the Kagyu and Nyingma schools;reincarnation of Vairotsana;author of ''Mirror of Mindfulness'' and ''Lamp of Mahamudra''.
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commentary on Anu Yoga in more than 1,400 pages by Sangye Yeshe of Nub, according to an original tantra known as the ''Scripture of the Great Assemblage''. The ''Armor'' has since been published in Delhi, India, as part of Dudjom Rinpoche's monumental publishing effort to preserve the early teachings of the Nyingma school. It is in volume 50-51 of his ''Nyingma Kahma'' edition.
Armor Against Darkness;armor against darkness;Munpey Gocha;munpey gocha;commentary on Anu Yoga in more than 1,400 pages by Sangye Yeshe of Nub, according to an original tantra known as the ''Scripture of the Great Assemblage''. The ''Armor'' has since been published in Delhi, India, as part of Dudjom Rinpoche's monumental publishing effort to preserve the early teachings of the Nyingma school. It is in volume 50-51 of his ''Nyingma Kahma'' edition.
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The reflections of the four mind-changings cover the topics of precious human body, impermanence, karma and samsaric suffering. These contemplations are like loosening up the hard soil and preparing a field to be fertile and ready to grow the seeds of enlightenment.
four mind-changings;four mind-changings;The reflections of the four mind-changings cover the topics of precious human body, impermanence, karma and samsaric suffering. These contemplations are like loosening up the hard soil and preparing a field to be fertile and ready to grow the seeds of enlightenment.
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Jamgön Kongtrul; see also Karsey Kongtrul; Dzigar Kongtrul.
Kongtrul;kongtrul;Jamgön Kongtrul;see also Karsey Kongtrul;Dzigar Kongtrul.
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meditative composure;meditative composure;''see'' composure.
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major branch of the Kagyu lineage, founded by Kyobpa Jigten Sumgön (1143-1217), a disciple of Phamo Drupa.
Drigung;drigung;major branch of the Kagyu lineage, founded by Kyobpa Jigten Sumgön (1143-1217), a disciple of Phamo Drupa.
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major Gelukpa monastery near Lhasa, founded in 1409 by Tsongkhapa.[map]
Ganden;ganden;major Gelukpa monastery near Lhasa, founded in 1409 by Tsongkhapa.[map]
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(1885-1977) — Khunu Lama Tendzin Gyaltsen; lama from India who traveled all over Tibet and Kham and became a teacher of the Dalai Lama. For more details, see his book on bodhichitta in English: ''Vast as the Heavens, Deep as the Sea''.
Khunu Rinpoche;khunu rinpoche;(1885-1977) — Khunu Lama Tendzin Gyaltsen;lama from India who traveled all over Tibet and Kham and became a teacher of the Dalai Lama. For more details, see his book on bodhichitta in English: ''Vast as the Heavens, Deep as the Sea''.
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a reed instrument close to the Persian shanai and one of the principal ritual instruments in Tibetan Buddhism.
gyaling;gyaling;a reed instrument close to the Persian shanai and one of the principal ritual instruments in Tibetan Buddhism.
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sacred, tantric syllable used in the practices of ''phowa'', ''Chö'' or ''Trekchö''
PHAT;phat;sacred, tantric syllable used in the practices of ''phowa'', ''Chö'' or ''Trekchö''
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(1896-1945) — reincarnation of Old Khyentse residing at Palpung monastery.
Khyentse of Palpung;khyentse of palpung;(1896-1945) — reincarnation of Old Khyentse residing at Palpung monastery.
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kilaya dagger;kilaya dagger;same as ''kilaya''.
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representative, usually refers to a statue of the Lotus-Born master, Padmasambhava.
kutsab;kutsab;representative, usually refers to a statue of the Lotus-Born master, Padmasambhava.
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mountain on the old route between Nangchen and Lhasa.
Mount Kangsar;mount kangsar;mountain on the old route between Nangchen and Lhasa.
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The seat of the Drukchen Jamgön. Literally, the "Dharma Garden of Secret Mantrayana" at Jar in southern Tibet was built by the fourth Drukchen, Pema Karpo (1527-1592) who transferred the seat of the Drukpa Order to this place.
Druk Sang-Ngak Chöling;druk sang-ngak chöling;The seat of the Drukchen Jamgön. Literally, the "Dharma Garden of Secret Mantrayana" at Jar in southern Tibet was built by the fourth Drukchen, Pema Karpo (1527-1592) who transferred the seat of the Drukpa Order to this place.
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treasure revealer of the Kyasu clan; Kyasu being Chokgyur Lingpa's family name. One wall of Kyasu mansion is still visible an hour's walk from Tsechu monastery in Nangchen.
Kyasu Tertön;kyasu tertön;treasure revealer of the Kyasu clan;Kyasu being Chokgyur Lingpa's family name. One wall of Kyasu mansion is still visible an hour's walk from Tsechu monastery in Nangchen.
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Darma Wangchuk's disciple; early master in the Barom Kagyu lineage.
Tishi Repa;tishi repa;Darma Wangchuk's disciple;early master in the Barom Kagyu lineage.
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location of the Great Stupa in the Kathmandu valley.
Boudha;Boudhanath;boudha;boudhanath;location of the Great Stupa in the Kathmandu valley.
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independent kingdoms east of Chamdo, including Nangchen, Derge Amdo and Golok; presently occupies parts of the TAR (Tibetan Autonomous Region), Yunnan, Qinghai and Sichuan provinces. It is known as eastern Tibet among non-Tibetans.
Kham;kham;independent kingdoms east of Chamdo, including Nangchen, Derge Amdo and Golok;presently occupies parts of the TAR (Tibetan Autonomous Region), Yunnan, Qinghai and Sichuan provinces. It is known as eastern Tibet among non-Tibetans.
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bodhisattva of compassion, often depicted with four arms.
Avalokiteshvara;bodhisattva of compassion, often depicted with four arms.
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(1880-1925) —Chökyi Gyatso; a great scholar from Katok monastery. One of the teachers of Uncle Tersey.
Katok Situ;katok situ;(1880-1925) —Chökyi Gyatso;a great scholar from Katok monastery. One of the teachers of Uncle Tersey.
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Tantric deity shown with a horse's head within his flaming hair; wrathful aspect of Buddha Amitabha. Identical with Padma Heruka, Lotus Speech, among the ''Eight Sadhana Teachings''.
Hayagriva;hayagriva;Tantric deity shown with a horse's head within his flaming hair;wrathful aspect of Buddha Amitabha. Identical with Padma Heruka, Lotus Speech, among the ''Eight Sadhana Teachings''.
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synonym for the Kagyu lineages, since Gampopa became known as the master from Dakpo.
Dakpo Kagyu;dakpo kagyu;synonym for the Kagyu lineages, since Gampopa became known as the master from Dakpo.
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Argong;argong;''see'' Ngaktrin of Argong.
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ritual performed after someone's death to disengage certain spirits from the vital energy of the deceased which otherwise can slow down or create obstacles to liberation in the bardo.
dur;dur;ritual performed after someone's death to disengage certain spirits from the vital energy of the deceased which otherwise can slow down or create obstacles to liberation in the bardo.
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The fact that phenomena and the ego are empty of, or lack, independent true existence.
emptiness;emptiness;The fact that phenomena and the ego are empty of, or lack, independent true existence.
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(until 1975) independent kingdom in the Himalayas, between Nepal and Bhutan.
Sikkim;sikkim;(until 1975) independent kingdom in the Himalayas, between Nepal and Bhutan.
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a local spirit may challenge the yogi's stability in meditation by creating magical apparitions of varying degrees of intensity.
eruption test;eruption test;a local spirit may challenge the yogi's stability in meditation by creating magical apparitions of varying degrees of intensity.
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a master from Kharsha (Lahoul) in northern India.
Kharsha Rinpoche;kharsha rinpoche;a master from Kharsha (Lahoul) in northern India.
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'cyclic existence,' 'Vicious circle' or 'round' of birth and death and rebirth within the six realms; characterized by suffering, impermanence, and ignorance; the state of ordinary sentient beings fettered by ignorance and dualistic perception, karma and disturbing emotions. It also means ordinary reality, an endless cycle of frustration and suffering generated as the result of karma.
Samsara;'cyclic existence,' 'Vicious circle' or 'round' of birth and death and rebirth within the six realms;characterized by suffering, impermanence, and ignorance;the state of ordinary sentient beings fettered by ignorance and dualistic perception, karma and disturbing emotions. It also means ordinary reality, an endless cycle of frustration and suffering generated as the result of karma.
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the translated words of the Buddha; the 103 or 104 volumes of the Tibetan canonical scriptures that contain the direct words of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Kangyur;kangyur;the translated words of the Buddha;the 103 or 104 volumes of the Tibetan canonical scriptures that contain the direct words of Buddha Shakyamuni.
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the fourth of four levels of realization in Dzogchen practice. To quote Tsele Natsok Rangdröl, "the body, experiences, sense faculties and all thought forms become exhausted, so there is no way one can avoid attaining enlightenment and dissolving into the space of dharmata beyond thought and description."
exhaustion of concepts and phenomena;exhaustion of concepts and phenomena;the fourth of four levels of realization in Dzogchen practice. To quote Tsele Natsok Rangdröl, "the body, experiences, sense faculties and all thought forms become exhausted, so there is no way one can avoid attaining enlightenment and dissolving into the space of dharmata beyond thought and description."
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famous mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
om manipeme hung;om manipeme hung;famous mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
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powerful long-lived serpent-like beings who inhabit bodies of water and often guard great treasure. Nagas belong half to the animal realm and half to the god realm. They generally live in the form of snakes, but many can change into human form.
naga;naga;powerful long-lived serpent-like beings who inhabit bodies of water and often guard great treasure. Nagas belong half to the animal realm and half to the god realm. They generally live in the form of snakes, but many can change into human form.
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eighteen important scriptures translated into Tibetan during the time of King Trisong Deutsen.
Eighteen Mahayoga Tantras;eighteen mahayoga tantras;eighteen important scriptures translated into Tibetan during the time of King Trisong Deutsen.
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(b.1198) — early master in the Barom Kagyu lineage; Tishi Repa's chief disciple.
Repa Karpo;repa karpo;(b.1198) — early master in the Barom Kagyu lineage;Tishi Repa's chief disciple.
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(b.9th cent.) — Nubchen Sangye Yeshe; one of the twenty-five disciples of Padmasambhava; chief recipient of the Anu Yoga teachings and visited India and Nepal seven times. When the evil king Langdarma attempted to destroy Buddhism in Tibet, Sangye Yeshe instilled fear in the king by causing an enormous scorpion, the size of nine yaks, to magically appear by a single gesture of his right hand. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche is considered one of his reincarnations.
Sangye Yeshe of Nub;sangye yeshe of nub;(b.9th cent.) — Nubchen Sangye Yeshe;one of the twenty-five disciples of Padmasambhava;chief recipient of the Anu Yoga teachings and visited India and Nepal seven times. When the evil king Langdarma attempted to destroy Buddhism in Tibet, Sangye Yeshe instilled fear in the king by causing an enormous scorpion, the size of nine yaks, to magically appear by a single gesture of his right hand. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche is considered one of his reincarnations.
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(1904-1987) — incarnation of the great treasure revealer Dudjom Lingpa. He was the supreme head of the Nyingma lineage after exile from Tibet and is regarded as one of the most prominent scholars of our time.
Dudjom Rinpoche;dudjom rinpoche;(1904-1987) — incarnation of the great treasure revealer Dudjom Lingpa. He was the supreme head of the Nyingma lineage after exile from Tibet and is regarded as one of the most prominent scholars of our time.
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south of Lhasa in Central Tibet; associated with the early kings; cradle of Tibetan civilization.
Yarlung valley;yarlung valley;south of Lhasa in Central Tibet;associated with the early kings;cradle of Tibetan civilization.
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tantra that give liberation through hearing, touching, or tasting.
Universal Panacea;universal panacea;Karpo Chiktub;karpo chiktub;tantra that give liberation through hearing, touching, or tasting.
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sacred pledges, precepts or commitments of Vajrayana practice; essentially consist of maintaining harmonious relationship with the vajra master and Dharma siblings and not straying from the continuity of the practice. A samaya violator is someone with severely damaged or broken samaya, comparable to a traitor or demon.
samaya;samaya;sacred pledges, precepts or commitments of Vajrayana practice;essentially consist of maintaining harmonious relationship with the vajra master and Dharma siblings and not straying from the continuity of the practice. A samaya violator is someone with severely damaged or broken samaya, comparable to a traitor or demon.
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short liturgy text for Chö practice by Jamgön Kongtrul.
Single Seat Session;single seat session;short liturgy text for Chö practice by Jamgön Kongtrul.
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'greater vehicle';' connotation of 'greater' or 'lesser' refers to scope of aspiration, methods applied and depth of insight. Central to Mahayana practice is the bodhisattva vow to liberate all sentient beings through compassion and insight into emptiness.
Mahayana;mahayana;'greater vehicle';' connotation of 'greater' or 'lesser' refers to scope of aspiration, methods applied and depth of insight. Central to Mahayana practice is the bodhisattva vow to liberate all sentient beings through compassion and insight into emptiness.
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great religious ruler and grandson of Trisong Deutsen; also known as the third of the great Dharma kings who established Buddhism in Tibet.
Ralpachen;ralpachen;great religious ruler and grandson of Trisong Deutsen;also known as the third of the great Dharma kings who established Buddhism in Tibet.
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(1337-1408) — one of the rive king-like tertöns; great treasure revealer of the tradition of ''Northern Treasures''. Among his termas are the Dzogchen teachings ''Gongpa Sangtal''.
Rigdzin Gödem;rigdzin gödem;(1337-1408) — one of the rive king-like tertöns;great treasure revealer of the tradition of ''Northern Treasures''. Among his termas are the Dzogchen teachings ''Gongpa Sangtal''.
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the enlightened being in a buddhafield who emanates or 'incarnates' into the world.
emanation basis;emanation basis;the enlightened being in a buddhafield who emanates or 'incarnates' into the world.
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a powerful spirit and guardian of the Dharma; the Dharma protector of Samye.
Gyalpo Pehar;gyalpo pehar;a powerful spirit and guardian of the Dharma;the Dharma protector of Samye.
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(b.19th cent.) — Karmey Khenpo's full name was Karmey Khenpo Rinchen Dargye. My teacher, Samten Gyatso, described Karmey Khenpo as "the great tertön's disciple, who was a reincarnation of Khenpo Bodhisattva and repeatedly certified by the great masters Khyentse, Kongtrul, and Chokling, and an outstanding master in his own right." [tur]
Karmey Khenpo;karmey khenpo;(b.19th cent.) — Karmey Khenpo's full name was Karmey Khenpo Rinchen Dargye. My teacher, Samten Gyatso, described Karmey Khenpo as "the great tertön's disciple, who was a reincarnation of Khenpo Bodhisattva and repeatedly certified by the great masters Khyentse, Kongtrul, and Chokling, and an outstanding master in his own right." [tur]
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province south of Nangchen, presently included within the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Chamdo;chamdo;province south of Nangchen, presently included within the Tibet Autonomous Region.
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chief seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage established in Sikkim, India, by the sixteenth Karmapa.
Rumtek;rumtek;chief seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage established in Sikkim, India, by the sixteenth Karmapa.
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terma treasure revealed by Guru Chöwang.
Lama Sangdu;lama sangdu;terma treasure revealed by Guru Chöwang.
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(1904-1953) — alias Jamgön Palden Khyentse Özer, the immediate reincarnation of Old Kongtrul, reborn as the son of the 15th Karmapa. One of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's root gurus.
Karsey Kongtrul;karsey kongtrul;(1904-1953) — alias Jamgön Palden Khyentse Özer, the immediate reincarnation of Old Kongtrul, reborn as the son of the 15th Karmapa. One of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's root gurus.
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district south of Lhasa, north of Bhutan.
Lhodrak;lhodrak;district south of Lhasa, north of Bhutan.
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birthplace of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche near the Life-Lake of Yeshe Tsogyal (Tsogyal Lhatso), situated at Drakda some 20 km from Samye.
Drakda;drakda;birthplace of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche near the Life-Lake of Yeshe Tsogyal (Tsogyal Lhatso), situated at Drakda some 20 km from Samye.
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eight wrathful manifestations of the eight main bodhisattvas. They symbolize the transformation of the eight consciousnesses.
eight herukas;eight herukas;eight wrathful manifestations of the eight main bodhisattvas. They symbolize the transformation of the eight consciousnesses.
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Dabzang Rinpoche's monastery in Nangchen, founded by the first Dabzang Rinpoche.
Dilyak monastery;dilyak monastery;Dabzang Rinpoche's monastery in Nangchen, founded by the first Dabzang Rinpoche.
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Chetsun Nyingtig;chetsun nyingtig;''see'' Heart Essence of Chetsun.
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'center and surrounding;' usually a deity along with its surrounding environment. A maṇḍala is often a symbolic, graphic representation of a tantric deity's realm of existence.
Maṇḍala;maṇḍala;'center and surrounding;' usually a deity along with its surrounding environment. A maṇḍala is often a symbolic, graphic representation of a tantric deity's realm of existence.
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siddha of India, chief disciple of Tilopa and guru of Marpa in the Kagyu Lineage. See ''Rain of Wisdom'' and ''The Life of Marpa''.
Naropa;naropa;siddha of India, chief disciple of Tilopa and guru of Marpa in the Kagyu Lineage. See ''Rain of Wisdom'' and ''The Life of Marpa''.
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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.
three kayas of buddhahood;three kayas of buddhahood;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.
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amban;amban;Chinese ambassador in Lhasa.
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most subtle veil that covers our buddha nature; consists of holding notions of subject, object and interaction. ''See also'' emotional obscuration.
cognitive obscuration;cognitive obscuration;most subtle veil that covers our buddha nature;consists of holding notions of subject, object and interaction. ''See also'' emotional obscuration.
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(b.1930) — guru of the Nangchen kings whose monastery, Tsechu, is located next to the former royal palace.
Adeu Rinpoche;adeu rinpoche;(b.1930) — guru of the Nangchen kings whose monastery, Tsechu, is located next to the former royal palace.
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the tulku of Yongey Mingyur Dorje; he was a disciple of Chokgyur Lingpa and though being a tulku himself was the tertön's servant.
Mingyur Dorje;mingyur dorje;the tulku of Yongey Mingyur Dorje;he was a disciple of Chokgyur Lingpa and though being a tulku himself was the tertön's servant.
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Denkhog;denkhog;district located in the Derge province.
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images, syllables, etc. The Himalayan region abounds with divine images that supposedly are not made by the human hand.
self-appeared;self-appeared;images, syllables, etc. The Himalayan region abounds with divine images that supposedly are not made by the human hand.
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one of Padmasambhavas twenty-five disciples.
Gyalwa Cho-Yang;gyalwa cho-yang;one of Padmasambhavas twenty-five disciples.
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Ngawang Trinley; incarnation line of Samten Gyatso who was the fourth Ngaktrin tulku.
Ngaktrin;ngaktrin;Ngawang Trinley;incarnation line of Samten Gyatso who was the fourth Ngaktrin tulku.
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main yidam deity and tantra of the New Schools.
Chakrasamvara;main yidam deity and tantra of the New Schools.
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(1871-1922) — fifteenth Karmapa; disciple of the old Kongtrul and teacher of Karsey Kongtrul.
Khakyab Dorje;khakyab dorje;(1871-1922) — fifteenth Karmapa;disciple of the old Kongtrul and teacher of Karsey Kongtrul.
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''(Rinchen Terdzö)'', Jamgön Kongtrul's collection in 63 volumes of the most important revealed termas of Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Vairotsana and their closest disciples; gathered by with the help of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
Treasury of Precious Termas;treasury of precious termas;''(Rinchen Terdzö)'', Jamgön Kongtrul's collection in 63 volumes of the most important revealed termas of Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Vairotsana and their closest disciples;gathered by with the help of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
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enlightened or awakened one who has completely abandoned all obscurations and perfected every good quality. A perfected bodhisattva after attaining true and complete enlightenment is known as a buddha. The Buddha generally referred to is Shakyamuni Buddha, the buddha of this era, who lived in India around the 6th century B.C. There have been innumerable buddhas in past eons who manifested the way to enlightenment. In the current Good Eon —— from the beginning to the end of human beings —— there will be one thousand buddhas of which Buddha Shakyamuni is the fourth.
Buddha;enlightened or awakened one who has completely abandoned all obscurations and perfected every good quality. A perfected bodhisattva after attaining true and complete enlightenment is known as a buddha. The Buddha generally referred to is Shakyamuni Buddha, the buddha of this era, who lived in India around the 6th century B.C. There have been innumerable buddhas in past eons who manifested the way to enlightenment. In the current Good Eon —— from the beginning to the end of human beings —— there will be one thousand buddhas of which Buddha Shakyamuni is the fourth.
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protectors;protectors;guardians of the Dharma teachings.
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rakta vessel;rakta vessel;sacred implement in tantric rituals.
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(7-1992) — Dilyak Dabzang; master at Dilyak monastery in Nangchen and an emanation of Gampopa. The late Dabzang Rinpoche counted Kyungtrul Kargyam as one of his main teachers.
Dabzang Rinpoche;dabzang rinpoche;(7-1992) — Dilyak Dabzang;master at Dilyak monastery in Nangchen and an emanation of Gampopa. The late Dabzang Rinpoche counted Kyungtrul Kargyam as one of his main teachers.
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large Kagyu monastery near Derge in Kham; seat of the Situ incarnations; founded in 1717 by Situ Chökyi Jungney.
Palpung;palpung;large Kagyu monastery near Derge in Kham;seat of the Situ incarnations;founded in 1717 by Situ Chökyi Jungney.
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(1924-1981) — sixteenth Karmapa; disciple of the eleventh Situ and Karsey Kongtrul; established numerous monasteries and Dharma centers outside of Tibet and was profoundly instrumental in preserving the Buddha's teachings.
Rigpey Dorje;rigpey dorje;(1924-1981) — sixteenth Karmapa;disciple of the eleventh Situ and Karsey Kongtrul;established numerous monasteries and Dharma centers outside of Tibet and was profoundly instrumental in preserving the Buddha's teachings.
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exoteric teachings belonging to Hinayana and Mahayana that regard the path as the cause of enlightenment, as opposed to the esoteric, tantric teachings.
Sutra system;sutra system;exoteric teachings belonging to Hinayana and Mahayana that regard the path as the cause of enlightenment, as opposed to the esoteric, tantric teachings.
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Tsikey Chokling;tsikey chokling;''see'' Chokling of Tsikey.
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Sabchu Rinpoche;sabchu rinpoche;lama from Dilyak monastery in Nangchen.
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''(Zabpa Kordun)'', a most extensive set of revelations by Chokgyur Lingpa; contains the sadhana of the Lotus-Dakini, Kilaya, etc.
Sevenfold Cycle of Profundity;sevenfold cycle of profundity;''(Zabpa Kordun)'', a most extensive set of revelations by Chokgyur Lingpa;contains the sadhana of the Lotus-Dakini, Kilaya, etc.
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The vehicles focused on contemplation of the four noble truths and the twelve links of dependent origination, the practice of which brings liberation from cyclic existence, saṃsāra.
Hinayana;hinayana;The vehicles focused on contemplation of the four noble truths and the twelve links of dependent origination, the practice of which brings liberation from cyclic existence, saṃsāra.
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Kadampa;kadampa;a follower of the Kadam lineage.
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second son of King Trisong Deutsen; close disciple of Padmasambhava, attained enlightenment and took the vow to come back repeatedly to reveal the hidden treasures of the Lotus-Born master; later incarnated as Chokgyur Lingpa.
Prince Murub;prince murub;second son of King Trisong Deutsen;close disciple of Padmasambhava, attained enlightenment and took the vow to come back repeatedly to reveal the hidden treasures of the Lotus-Born master;later incarnated as Chokgyur Lingpa.
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translator of the canonical texts; usually worked with Indian panditas.
lotsawa;lotsawa;translator of the canonical texts;usually worked with Indian panditas.
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great siddha and translator who visited India; also known as Palchen Galo ['Galo' is an abbreviation of Ga Lotsawa, or "the translator of the Ga clan"]. He stayed at Nalanda monastery and meditated in the Cool Grove Charnel Ground, where he had a vision of a wisdom-protector and received predictions, [tur]
Ga Lotsawa;ga lotsawa;great siddha and translator who visited India;also known as Palchen Galo ['Galo' is an abbreviation of Ga Lotsawa, or "the translator of the Ga clan"]. He stayed at Nalanda monastery and meditated in the Cool Grove Charnel Ground, where he had a vision of a wisdom-protector and received predictions, [tur]
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The empowerment for practicing Dzogchen or Mahamudra. Sometimes it also refers to a stage of realization achieved through Dzogchen practice.
empowerment for the play of awareness;empowerment for the play of awareness;The empowerment for practicing Dzogchen or Mahamudra. Sometimes it also refers to a stage of realization achieved through Dzogchen practice.
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family name of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and an ancient kingdom in Nangchen.
Tsangsar;tsangsar;family name of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and an ancient kingdom in Nangchen.
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(1932-1999) — Jamyang Dorje; one of the greatest recent khenpos of the Nyingma tradition; renowned for his spontaneous poetry and songs of realization; disciple of Shedrub Tenpey Nyima and one of the holders of the ''Hearing Lineage of Nyingtig'' which came through Jigmey Lingpa and Paltrul Rinpoche.
Nyoshul Khen;nyoshul khen;(1932-1999) — Jamyang Dorje;one of the greatest recent khenpos of the Nyingma tradition;renowned for his spontaneous poetry and songs of realization;disciple of Shedrub Tenpey Nyima and one of the holders of the ''Hearing Lineage of Nyingtig'' which came through Jigmey Lingpa and Paltrul Rinpoche.
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one of the main Dharma protectors; a wrathful form of Avalokiteshvara.
Mahakala;mahakala;one of the main Dharma protectors;a wrathful form of Avalokiteshvara.
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(957-1055) — important translator at the time of Atisha; known as the first ''lotsawa'' of the New Schools.
Rinchen Zangpo;rinchen zangpo;(957-1055) — important translator at the time of Atisha;known as the first ''lotsawa'' of the New Schools.
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staple of Tibetan diet comprised of roasted barley flour.
tsampa;tsampa;staple of Tibetan diet comprised of roasted barley flour.
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a person from one of the regions in Kham.
Khampa;khampa;a person from one of the regions in Kham.
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Karpo Sabchu;karpo sabchu;yogi and attendant of Chokgyur Lingpa.
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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.
Light of Wisdom;light of wisdom;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.
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The three aspects buddha nature according to the Dzogchen system. Essence is the primordially pure wisdom of emptiness. The nature is the spontaneously present wisdom of cognizance. The capacity is the all-pervasive wisdom of indivisibility. This is, ultimately, the identity of the Three Roots, the Three Jewels and the three kayas.
essence,nature,and capacity;essence,nature,and capacity;The three aspects buddha nature according to the Dzogchen system. Essence is the primordially pure wisdom of emptiness. The nature is the spontaneously present wisdom of cognizance. The capacity is the all-pervasive wisdom of indivisibility. This is, ultimately, the identity of the Three Roots, the Three Jewels and the three kayas.
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The 42 peaceful and 58 wrathful deities. The are often related to the after-death experience of the ''bardo'' state. The details are found in the ''Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo''.
hundred peaceful and wrathful deities;hundred peaceful and wrathful deities;The 42 peaceful and 58 wrathful deities. The are often related to the after-death experience of the ''bardo'' state. The details are found in the ''Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo''.
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(1212-1270) — one of the five tertön kings and former life of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. For details, see Dudjom Rinpoche's ''The Nyingma Lineage, its History and Fundamentals'', pages 760-70.
Guru Chöwang;guru chöwang;(1212-1270) — one of the five tertön kings and former life of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. For details, see Dudjom Rinpoche's ''The Nyingma Lineage, its History and Fundamentals'', pages 760-70.
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Secret Mantra;secret mantra;synonym for Vajrayana.
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individual continuity of consciousness; like the stream of a river, it is neither permanent nor interrupted.
mind-stream;mind-stream;individual continuity of consciousness;like the stream of a river, it is neither permanent nor interrupted.
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son of Shakya Shri who continued his teaching and encampment.
Sey Phakchok;sey phakchok;son of Shakya Shri who continued his teaching and encampment.
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two days east from Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
Tashi Gang;tashi gang;two days east from Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
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''see'' Dilgo Khyentse; Dzongsar Khyentse; Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo; Khyentse of Palpung.
Khyentse;khyentse;''see'' Dilgo Khyentse;Dzongsar Khyentse;Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo;Khyentse of Palpung.
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fourth of four levels of Mahamudra. For more details, see Dakpo Tashi Namgyal, ''Clarifying the Natural State''. (Rangjung Yeshe Publications).
nonmeditation;nonmeditation;fourth of four levels of Mahamudra. For more details, see Dakpo Tashi Namgyal, ''Clarifying the Natural State''. (Rangjung Yeshe Publications).
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a monastery in Nangchen near Tana south of Lachab; the seat of Kyungtrul Kargyam.
Heru Gompa;heru gompa;a monastery in Nangchen near Tana south of Lachab;the seat of Kyungtrul Kargyam.
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one of the rivers between Nangchen and Derge; it joins the Tsichu River in front of the Tsikey monastery.
Kechu River;kechu river;one of the rivers between Nangchen and Derge;it joins the Tsichu River in front of the Tsikey monastery.
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protector; a female guardian protector of the Buddhist teachings.
Dusölma;dusölma;protector;a female guardian protector of the Buddhist teachings.
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(1829-1901/2) — one of Paltrul Rinpoche's disciples; main teacher of Khenpo Ngakchung.
Lungtok of Nyoshul;lungtok of nyoshul;(1829-1901/2) — one of Paltrul Rinpoche's disciples;main teacher of Khenpo Ngakchung.
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heart essence; usually refers to the innermost aspect of the Dzogchen teachings, such as the instructions of Vimalamitra or Padmasambhava.
Nyingtig;nyingtig;heart essence;usually refers to the innermost aspect of the Dzogchen teachings, such as the instructions of Vimalamitra or Padmasambhava.
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neydag;neydag;lord of the locality, local spirit.
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great Indian siddha, teacher of Naropa, and father of the Kagyu lineage.
Tilopa;tilopa;great Indian siddha, teacher of Naropa, and father of the Kagyu lineage.
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Nyingma master based in the United States; prolific publisher of sacred scriptures.
Tarthang Tulku;tarthang tulku;Nyingma master based in the United States;prolific publisher of sacred scriptures.
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mudra;mudra;sacred gesture;symbolic hand gesture.
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(four foundations), traditional basis for a Vajrayana practitioner's development: refuge and bodhisattva vow, Vajrasattva recitation, maṇḍala offering and guru yoga, each of which are repeated one hundred thousand times.
preliminary practices of the four times hundred thousand
preliminary practices of the four times hundred thousand;preliminary practices of the four times hundred thousand;(four foundations), traditional basis for a Vajrayana practitioner's development: refuge and bodhisattva vow, Vajrasattva recitation, maṇḍala offering and guru yoga, each of which are repeated one hundred thousand times.
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guru, yidam and dakini. The ''guru'' is the root of blessings, the ''yidam'' of accomplishment, and the ''dakini'' of activity. They are usually three types of sadhana practice.
Three Roots;three roots;guru, yidam and dakini. The ''guru'' is the root of blessings, the ''yidam'' of accomplishment, and the ''dakini'' of activity. They are usually three types of sadhana practice.
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(8th-9th cent.) — renowned Indian master who visited Mount Kailash at the time of King Trisong Deutsen and transmitted the ''Guhyagarbha'' tantra to the Tibetan translator Jnana Kumara of Nyag.
Buddhaguhya;(8th-9th cent.) — renowned Indian master who visited Mount Kailash at the time of King Trisong Deutsen and transmitted the ''Guhyagarbha'' tantra to the Tibetan translator Jnana Kumara of Nyag.
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''Three Vajra Practices of Approach and Accomplishment'', one of the eight chariots of the Practice Lineage brought to Tibet by the master Orgyenpa (1230-1309) who had traveled to the terrestrial pure land Uddiyana where he met the female buddha Vajra Varahi.
Nyendruh;nyendruh;''Three Vajra Practices of Approach and Accomplishment'', one of the eight chariots of the Practice Lineage brought to Tibet by the master Orgyenpa (1230-1309) who had traveled to the terrestrial pure land Uddiyana where he met the female buddha Vajra Varahi.
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(1075-1138) — a master in the old Kadam tradition who was also one of the teachers of Gampopa, the great Kagyu master.
Geshe Chayulwa;geshe chayulwa;(1075-1138) — a master in the old Kadam tradition who was also one of the teachers of Gampopa, the great Kagyu master.
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Chögyal Dorje;chögyal dorje;(1789-1859) — the first Tsoknyi's guru.
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Tibetan-style zombie; walking dead or a re-animated corpse. This unbelievable type of resurrection is believed to be a goblin that occupies a dead body, rather than the deceased spirit coming back to life in his own body.
rolang;rolang;Tibetan-style zombie;walking dead or a re-animated corpse. This unbelievable type of resurrection is believed to be a goblin that occupies a dead body, rather than the deceased spirit coming back to life in his own body.
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Tibetan mahasiddha of the nineteenth century; belonged chiefly to the Drukpa Kagyu lineage.
Shakya Shri;shakya shri;Tibetan mahasiddha of the nineteenth century;belonged chiefly to the Drukpa Kagyu lineage.
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school of higher Buddhist studies at Dzogchen monastery.
Shri Singha College;shri singha college;school of higher Buddhist studies at Dzogchen monastery.
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Life-Lake of Yeshe Tsogyal; situated at Drakda some 20 km from Samye.
Tsogyal Lhatso;tsogyal lhatso;Life-Lake of Yeshe Tsogyal;situated at Drakda some 20 km from Samye.
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a monastery or temple hall connected to a hermitage.
Gompa;gompa;a monastery or temple hall connected to a hermitage.
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belongs to the cycle of Kilaya, which is one of the seven sets of revelations among the ''Sevenfold Profundity'', a terma treasure revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa. "Dagger" stands for Kilaya. This practice was also performed at Tsurphu.
Dagger of the Sevenfold Profundity;dagger of the sevenfold profundity;Zabdun Purpa;zabdun purpa;belongs to the cycle of Kilaya, which is one of the seven sets of revelations among the ''Sevenfold Profundity'', a terma treasure revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa. "Dagger" stands for Kilaya. This practice was also performed at Tsurphu.
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son of Chimey Dorje; Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's half brother.
Kungo Kalsang;kungo kalsang;son of Chimey Dorje;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's half brother.
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realization; signs of accomplishment include clairvoyant abilities, miraculous powers, and the inner heat of tummo.
accomplishment;accomplishment;realization;signs of accomplishment include clairvoyant abilities, miraculous powers, and the inner heat of tummo.
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sambhogakaya buddha who embodies all the five families; source of purification practices.
Vajrasattva;sambhogakaya buddha who embodies all the five families;source of purification practices.
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the mountain where Gampopa lived, in the southeastern part of Central Tibet.
Gampo or Dakla Gampo;gampo or dakla gampo;the mountain where Gampopa lived, in the southeastern part of Central Tibet.
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independent kingdom in eastern Tibet; presently situated in the southern part of the Qinghai province.
Nangchen;nangchen;independent kingdom in eastern Tibet;presently situated in the southern part of the Qinghai province.
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Dakla Gampo; eight-peaked mountain in the region in Southern Central Tibet.
Mount Dakpo;mount dakpo;Dakla Gampo;eight-peaked mountain in the region in Southern Central Tibet.
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Tukdrub;tukdrub;short for Tukdrub Barchey Kunsel.
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Assemblage of Realization, or gathering all the intentions into one'; a name used for certain revealed treasures, for instance Yidam Gongdu.
Gongdu;gongdu;Assemblage of Realization, or gathering all the intentions into one';a name used for certain revealed treasures, for instance Yidam Gongdu.
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traditional Tibetan dress used by lay people for both men and women, but with different style and folds.
chuba;chuba;traditional Tibetan dress used by lay people for both men and women, but with different style and folds.
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Tantra on the Essence of Secrets;tantra on the essence of secrets;see Guhyagarbha Tantra.
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shrine objects; statues, scriptures and stupas.
representations of enlightened body,speech and mind;representations of enlightened body,speech and mind;shrine objects;statues, scriptures and stupas.
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''tummo'', illusory body, dream, luminosity, bardo, and ''phowa''; subtle yogic practices usually undertaken after yidam practice.
Six Doctrines of Naropa;six doctrines of naropa;''tummo'', illusory body, dream, luminosity, bardo, and ''phowa'';subtle yogic practices usually undertaken after yidam practice.
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transcendent knowledge; Mahayana teachings on insight into emptiness, transcending the fixation of subject, object and action; associated with the Buddhas second turning of the wheel of Dharma. Since Prajnaparamita eliminates the most subtle obscuration, this insight is often called Mother of All Buddhas.
Prajnaparamita;prajnaparamita;transcendent knowledge;Mahayana teachings on insight into emptiness, transcending the fixation of subject, object and action;associated with the Buddhas second turning of the wheel of Dharma. Since Prajnaparamita eliminates the most subtle obscuration, this insight is often called Mother of All Buddhas.
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(1781-1851) — great master-bodhisattva; see ''Life of Shabkar''.
Shabkar Tsokdrug Rangdröl;shabkar tsokdrug rangdröl;(1781-1851) — great master-bodhisattva;see ''Life of Shabkar''.
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The Tibetan school of Buddhism founded by Tsongkhapa as a reformation of the tradition of Atisha Dipamkara.
Gelug;gelug;The Tibetan school of Buddhism founded by Tsongkhapa as a reformation of the tradition of Atisha Dipamkara.
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(1893-1959) — Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö of Dzongsar monastery; one of the five reincarnations of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. He upheld the Rimey (nonsectarian) tradition, and was one of the two main root gurus of Dilgo Khyentse.
Dzongsar Khyentse;dzongsar khyentse;(1893-1959) — Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö of Dzongsar monastery;one of the five reincarnations of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. He upheld the Rimey (nonsectarian) tradition, and was one of the two main root gurus of Dilgo Khyentse.
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primordial buddha who awakened to enlightenment many eons before this world was formed; forefather of the Dzogchen teachings.
Samantabhadra;primordial buddha who awakened to enlightenment many eons before this world was formed;forefather of the Dzogchen teachings.
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healer and accomplished master from one of the old temples of the Barom Kagyu.
Tendzin Rabgye;tendzin rabgye;healer and accomplished master from one of the old temples of the Barom Kagyu.
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Tiger's Nest, sacred place of Padmasambhava above the Paro valley of Bhutan.
Taktsang;taktsang;Tiger's Nest, sacred place of Padmasambhava above the Paro valley of Bhutan.
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(pronounced ''tsur-pu''), monastic seat of the Karmapa incarnations in Central Tibet, situated in 65 km west of Lhasa.
Tsurphu monastery;tsurphu monastery;(pronounced ''tsur-pu''), monastic seat of the Karmapa incarnations in Central Tibet, situated in 65 km west of Lhasa.
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''(Tukdrub Gongpa Kundu)'' A terma treasure revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa that combines all levels of guru sadhana.
Embodiment of Realization;embodiment of realization;''(Tukdrub Gongpa Kundu)'' A terma treasure revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa that combines all levels of guru sadhana.
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gompa, monastery. Retreat center and nunnery founded by Tsang-Yang Gyatso, half a day's horse ride from Fortress Peak or Lachab.
Gebchak;gebchak;gompa, monastery. Retreat center and nunnery founded by Tsang-Yang Gyatso, half a day's horse ride from Fortress Peak or Lachab.
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practitioner of Vajrayana who keeps long hair, wears a different robe than monks, and can be married.
ngakpa;ngakpa;practitioner of Vajrayana who keeps long hair, wears a different robe than monks, and can be married.
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stillness and insight; two basic meditation practices common to most schools of Buddhism.
shamatha and vipashyana;stillness and insight;two basic meditation practices common to most schools of Buddhism.
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teacher at Tsurphu between the fifteenth and sixteenth Karmapas.
Khenpo Lekshey;khenpo lekshey;teacher at Tsurphu between the fifteenth and sixteenth Karmapas.
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a monkey-faced guardian of the Buddha's teachings.
Ganapati;ganapati;a monkey-faced guardian of the Buddha's teachings.
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temple in Lhasa; contains one of the two most famous Buddha statues in all of Tibet.
Ramoche;ramoche;temple in Lhasa;contains one of the two most famous Buddha statues in all of Tibet.
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(1646-1714) — Gyurmey Dorje, built Mindrolling in Central Tibet, one of the most important Nyingma monasteries.
Terdag Lingpa;terdag lingpa;(1646-1714) — Gyurmey Dorje, built Mindrolling in Central Tibet, one of the most important Nyingma monasteries.
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one of the names of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (Old Khyentse); means Indestructible Resplendence.
Dorje Ziji;dorje ziji;one of the names of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (Old Khyentse);means Indestructible Resplendence.
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Karsa Yuri;karsa yuri;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's mother.
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(1885/6-1949?) — uncle of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Uncle Sang-Ngak;uncle sang-ngak;(1885/6-1949?) — uncle of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's youngest brother; supposedly an incarnation of Neten Chokling.
Kunzang Dorje;kunzang dorje;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's youngest brother;supposedly an incarnation of Neten Chokling.
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Indian king who received the eighteen Mahayoga tantras on the roof of his palace approximately one hundred years after Buddha Shakyamuni's passing. The lineage of these teachings continues to the present day.
King Jah;king jah;Indian king who received the eighteen Mahayoga tantras on the roof of his palace approximately one hundred years after Buddha Shakyamuni's passing. The lineage of these teachings continues to the present day.
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the Lotus-Born master who brought Vajrayana to Tibet in the eight century; also referred to as Guru Rinpoche, the precious teacher. For more details on this master's life, see ''The Lotus-Born''.
Padmasambhava;padmasambhava;the Lotus-Born master who brought Vajrayana to Tibet in the eight century;also referred to as Guru Rinpoche, the precious teacher. For more details on this master's life, see ''The Lotus-Born''.
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area to the far west of Tibet, presently in India, north of Kashmir.
Ladakh;ladakh;area to the far west of Tibet, presently in India, north of Kashmir.
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Dzogchen master who was invited to Tibet by King Trisong Deutsen; one of three main forefathers of the Dzogchen teachings, especially ''Nyingtig'', in Tibet. Vimalamitra means 'Flawless Kinsman.'
Vimalamitra;Dzogchen master who was invited to Tibet by King Trisong Deutsen;one of three main forefathers of the Dzogchen teachings, especially ''Nyingtig'', in Tibet. Vimalamitra means 'Flawless Kinsman.'
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compilation by Kyungtrul of spiritual songs by masters of the Nyingma lineage.
Treasury of Nyingma Songs;treasury of nyingma songs;compilation by Kyungtrul of spiritual songs by masters of the Nyingma lineage.
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concealed treasures of many kinds, including texts, ritual objects, relics, and natural objects.
terma objects;terma objects;concealed treasures of many kinds, including texts, ritual objects, relics, and natural objects.
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title usually referring to a revealer of hidden treasures, for instance Sangye Lingpa, Ratna Lingpa, Chokgyur Lingpa.
Lingpa;lingpa;title usually referring to a revealer of hidden treasures, for instance Sangye Lingpa, Ratna Lingpa, Chokgyur Lingpa.
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King of All the Buddhas, a special tide for certain lamas such as the Karmapa or the Drukchen.
Gyalwang;gyalwang;King of All the Buddhas, a special tide for certain lamas such as the Karmapa or the Drukchen.
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Tersey Tulku;tersey tulku;(1887/9-1955/7) — ''see'' Uncle Tersey.
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(1871-1939) — second Chokling of Tsikey.
Könchok Gyurmey Tenpey Gyaltsen;könchok gyurmey tenpey gyaltsen;(1871-1939) — second Chokling of Tsikey.
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large independent kingdom in Kham that used to occupy the present-day counties of Jomda, Derge, Palyul, and Sershul.
Derge;derge;large independent kingdom in Kham that used to occupy the present-day counties of Jomda, Derge, Palyul, and Sershul.
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the ''Tantra on the Essence of Secrets'', which is the most vital of all the tantras in the Old School (Nyingma) of Tibetan Buddhism.
Guhyagarbha;the ''Tantra on the Essence of Secrets'', which is the most vital of all the tantras in the Old School (Nyingma) of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Sangye Lama;sangye lama;(990?-1070) — earliest tertön in Tibet.
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tantric;tantric;of or pertaining to Vajrayana.
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vajra master who confers empowerment, who bestows reading transmission, or who explains the meaning of the tantras. A practitioner of Vajrayana can have several types of root guru. The ultimate root guru is the master who gives the pointing-out instruction so that one recognizes the nature of mind.
root guru;root guru;vajra master who confers empowerment, who bestows reading transmission, or who explains the meaning of the tantras. A practitioner of Vajrayana can have several types of root guru. The ultimate root guru is the master who gives the pointing-out instruction so that one recognizes the nature of mind.
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(b.1951) — oldest son of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, and abbot of Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Boudha, Nepal.
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche;chökyi nyima rinpoche;(b.1951) — oldest son of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, and abbot of Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Boudha, Nepal.
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the "practice center" where the traditional three-year retreat takes place.
drubdra;drubdra;the "practice center" where the traditional three-year retreat takes place.
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Kagyu monastery 150 km northwest of Lhasa founded in the twelfth century.
Taklung;taklung;Kagyu monastery 150 km northwest of Lhasa founded in the twelfth century.
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one of the three main 'seats' of Chokgyur Lingpa; located at the confluence of the Tsichu and Kechu rivers ten minutes inside the Tibetan Autonomous Region east of Nangchen (Qinghai).
Tsikey monastery;tsikey monastery;one of the three main 'seats' of Chokgyur Lingpa;located at the confluence of the Tsichu and Kechu rivers ten minutes inside the Tibetan Autonomous Region east of Nangchen (Qinghai).
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one of the names of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
Rabsel Dawa;rabsel dawa;one of the names of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
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one of the main seats of the lineage in Central Tibet.
Sakya monastery;sakya monastery;one of the main seats of the lineage in Central Tibet.
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a sentient being's basic state of mind; 'expanse of the all-ground' refers to the vastness of basic being.
all-ground;all-ground;alaya;a sentient being's basic state of mind;'expanse of the all-ground' refers to the vastness of basic being.
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"great accomplishment practice"; an elaborate tantric practice undertaken by a group of people which goes on uninterruptedly for seven days.
drubchen;drubchen;"great accomplishment practice";an elaborate tantric practice undertaken by a group of people which goes on uninterruptedly for seven days.
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one of Chokgyur Lingpa's four close disciples who spread his teachings in eastern Tibet.
Deypa Tulku;deypa tulku;one of Chokgyur Lingpa's four close disciples who spread his teachings in eastern Tibet.
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the three kayas: dharmakaya, saṃbhogakaya and nirmanakaya. Dharmakaya is the 'body' of enlightened qualities, which is devoid of constructs, like space. Can be either an aspect of the yogi's experience or of final enlightenment. Sambhogakaya is the sublime form of a buddha in the buddhafields endowed with the 'major and minor marks'. Nirmanakaya is the incarnations to influence and benefit sentient beings.
kayas;kayas;the three kayas: dharmakaya, saṃbhogakaya and nirmanakaya. Dharmakaya is the 'body' of enlightened qualities, which is devoid of constructs, like space. Can be either an aspect of the yogi's experience or of final enlightenment. Sambhogakaya is the sublime form of a buddha in the buddhafields endowed with the 'major and minor marks'. Nirmanakaya is the incarnations to influence and benefit sentient beings.
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''drashö'';''drashö'';rank of government official in Bhutan.
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first ruler of all of Tibet, took the throne in 247 BC.
King Nyatri;king nyatri;first ruler of all of Tibet, took the throne in 247 BC.
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religious dignity which is one rank below ''goshir'' but still higher than a ''wang''. See also ''tishi''.
chinghu;chinghu;religious dignity which is one rank below ''goshir'' but still higher than a ''wang''. See also ''tishi''.
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Dechen Chödrön; Chokgyur Lingpa's consort and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's great-grandmother. Her name means Dharma Lamp of Great Bliss.
Lady Degah;lady degah;Dechen Chödrön;Chokgyur Lingpa's consort and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's great-grandmother. Her name means Dharma Lamp of Great Bliss.
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Lumey Dorje's nephew and successor; early master in the Barom Kagyu lineage.
Jangchub Shönnu;jangchub shönnu;Lumey Dorje's nephew and successor;early master in the Barom Kagyu lineage.
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Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche; Nyingma master living in Dordogne, France.
Tulku Pema Wangyal;tulku pema wangyal;Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche;Nyingma master living in Dordogne, France.
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training in all sights, sounds and thoughts as being deity, mantra and samadhi.
yidam practice;yidam practice;training in all sights, sounds and thoughts as being deity, mantra and samadhi.
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the influence of mischievous spirits that can cause misfortune and/or disease.
evil influence;evil influence;the influence of mischievous spirits that can cause misfortune and/or disease.
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Jokyab's collected notes on ''Light of Wisdom'' that he received from Jamyang Drakpa of Dru.
Side Ornament to the Light of Wisdom;side ornament to the light of wisdom;Jokyab's collected notes on ''Light of Wisdom'' that he received from Jamyang Drakpa of Dru.
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(Traduk), early temple in the Yarlung valley near Lhasa, built by Songtsen Gampo.
Tramdruk;tramdruk;(Traduk), early temple in the Yarlung valley near Lhasa, built by Songtsen Gampo.
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Samgya;samgya;abbreviation of Samten Gyatso.
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the sutras mention: devas, nagas, yakshas, gandharvas, asuras, garudas, kinnaras, and mahoragas. All of them were able to receive and practice the teachings of the Buddha. These eight classes can also refer to various types of mundane spirits who can cause either help or harm, but remain invisible to normal human beings: ''ging, mara, tsen, yaksha, raksha, mamo, rahula'', and ''naga''. On a subtle level, they are regarded as the impure manifestation of the eight types of consciousness.
eight classes of spirits;eight classes of spirits;the sutras mention: devas, nagas, yakshas, gandharvas, asuras, garudas, kinnaras, and mahoragas. All of them were able to receive and practice the teachings of the Buddha. These eight classes can also refer to various types of mundane spirits who can cause either help or harm, but remain invisible to normal human beings: ''ging, mara, tsen, yaksha, raksha, mamo, rahula'', and ''naga''. On a subtle level, they are regarded as the impure manifestation of the eight types of consciousness.
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Lotus-Born master;lotus-born master;English translation of Padmasambhava.
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of the Tsangsar clan; one of the masters in the Barom Kagyu lineage; Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's ancestor.
Lumey Dorje;lumey dorje;of the Tsangsar clan;one of the masters in the Barom Kagyu lineage;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's ancestor.
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New Schools of the Later Translations;new schools of the later translations;''see'' Sarma schools.
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Sakya monastery in the Tsang province of Central Tibet.
Ngor monastery;ngor monastery;Sakya monastery in the Tsang province of Central Tibet.
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three times;three times;past, present and future.
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Wangchuk Dorje;wangchuk dorje;(1556-1603) — the ninth Karmapa.
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dharmakaya buddha of the Sarma Schools; refers also to one's personal teacher of Vajrayana or to the all-embracing buddha nature.
Vajradhara;dharmakaya buddha of the Sarma Schools;refers also to one's personal teacher of Vajrayana or to the all-embracing buddha nature.
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''Heart Essence of Samantabhadra''; collection of terma teachings revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa focused on the peaceful and wrathful deities as the development stage and on Trekchö and Tögal as the completion stage.
Kunzang Tuktig;kunzang tuktig;''Heart Essence of Samantabhadra'';collection of terma teachings revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa focused on the peaceful and wrathful deities as the development stage and on Trekchö and Tögal as the completion stage.
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Samten Gyatso's attendant and Tulku Urgyen's childhood friend.
Dudul;dudul;Samten Gyatso's attendant and Tulku Urgyen's childhood friend.
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(1235-1280) — Sakya master and nephew of Sakya Pandita; ruled Tibet and was preceptor to the Mongolian Kublai Khan.
Chögyal Pakpa;chögyal pakpa;(1235-1280) — Sakya master and nephew of Sakya Pandita;ruled Tibet and was preceptor to the Mongolian Kublai Khan.
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Nyingtig Yabzhi;nyingtig yabzhi;''see'' Four Branches of Heart Essence.
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(1403-1478) — one of the major revealers of treasures whose termas are still practiced today in Nangchen.
Ratna Lingpa;ratna lingpa;(1403-1478) — one of the major revealers of treasures whose termas are still practiced today in Nangchen.
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intermediate state between death and the next rebirth.
bardo;bardo;intermediate state between death and the next rebirth.
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Mingyur Chödrön;mingyur chödrön;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's sister.
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Lachab Jangchub Nordzin Chöling; main monastery of Samten Gyatso and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in Nangchen.
Lachab monastery/Gompa;lachab monastery/gompa;Lachab Jangchub Nordzin Chöling;main monastery of Samten Gyatso and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in Nangchen.
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The Kagyu teachings transmitted from Gampopa through Phamo Drubpa to Lingje Repa.
Drukpa Kagyu;drukpa kagyu;The Kagyu teachings transmitted from Gampopa through Phamo Drubpa to Lingje Repa.
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Pema Tashi; learned disciple of the third Chokling of Neten and of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
Lama Putse;lama putse;Pema Tashi;learned disciple of the third Chokling of Neten and of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
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sacred mountain south of Nangchen on the way to Chamdo.
Mount Karma;mount karma;sacred mountain south of Nangchen on the way to Chamdo.
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one of the three main 'seats' of Chokgyur Lingpa. When the tertön went there, he had a vision of the Sixteen Arhats or the Sixteen Elders. "Neten" means "elders" in Tibetan. It is situated on the border between Nangchen (Qinghai) and Chamdo (Tibet Autonomous Region) near Tsechu Gompa.
Neten monastery;neten monastery;one of the three main 'seats' of Chokgyur Lingpa. When the tertön went there, he had a vision of the Sixteen Arhats or the Sixteen Elders. "Neten" means "elders" in Tibetan. It is situated on the border between Nangchen (Qinghai) and Chamdo (Tibet Autonomous Region) near Tsechu Gompa.
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(1836-1920) — master based in Raktrul Monastery in Sharda, Nangchen. Present incarnation (third) is Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, living in the USA.
Barwey Dorje;barwey dorje;(1836-1920) — master based in Raktrul Monastery in Sharda, Nangchen. Present incarnation (third) is Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, living in the USA.
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great scholar/khenpo; a title only given to teachers of the highest degree of learning.
khenchen;khenchen;great scholar/khenpo;a title only given to teachers of the highest degree of learning.
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basic space;basic space;fundamental nature of experience.
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Black Vajra Yogini;black vajra yogini;important female deity.
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nine gradual vehicles of the Nyingma school: Shravaka, Pratyekabuddha, Bodhisattva, Kriya, Upa, Yoga, Maha, Anu, and Ati. They are meant to be alternative approaches to liberation and enlightenment for people of various types of capacity and inclinations.
nine vehicles;nine vehicles;nine gradual vehicles of the Nyingma school: Shravaka, Pratyekabuddha, Bodhisattva, Kriya, Upa, Yoga, Maha, Anu, and Ati. They are meant to be alternative approaches to liberation and enlightenment for people of various types of capacity and inclinations.
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teachers through whom a certain teaching and/or empowerment has been transmitted.
lineage masters;lineage masters;teachers through whom a certain teaching and/or empowerment has been transmitted.
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state of true and complete enlightenment, endowed with the ability to benefit countless other beings.
buddhahood;buddhahood;state of true and complete enlightenment, endowed with the ability to benefit countless other beings.
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(1729-1798) — reincarnation of Longchenpa, revealed the famous ''Nyingtig'' cycle, the ''Innermost Essence''. Among his immediate reincarnations are counted Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Paltrul Rinpoche and Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje.
Jigmey Lingpa;jigmey lingpa;(1729-1798) — reincarnation of Longchenpa, revealed the famous ''Nyingtig'' cycle, the ''Innermost Essence''. Among his immediate reincarnations are counted Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Paltrul Rinpoche and Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje.
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an eccentric meditator and doctor who passed away in Nepal in the '80s.
Khampa Gomchen;khampa gomchen;an eccentric meditator and doctor who passed away in Nepal in the '80s.
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Karma Gyaltsen; one of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches teachers and regarded as one of the emanations of Jamgön Kongtrul the first. Kargyam is an abbreviation of Karma Gyaltsen. The king of Nangchen had four gurus; one of them, Kyungtrul's father, resided at Heru Gompa.
Kyungtrul Kargyam;kyungtrul kargyam;Karma Gyaltsen;one of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches teachers and regarded as one of the emanations of Jamgön Kongtrul the first. Kargyam is an abbreviation of Karma Gyaltsen. The king of Nangchen had four gurus;one of them, Kyungtrul's father, resided at Heru Gompa.
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one of the main Kagyu monasteries in Nangchen; seat of the Tralek Jamgön and Thrangu Rinpoche incarnations.
Thrangu monastery;thrangu monastery;one of the main Kagyu monasteries in Nangchen;seat of the Tralek Jamgön and Thrangu Rinpoche incarnations.
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incarnation line of masters connected to Dzogchen monastery in Kham. The sixth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Tubten Jigdral Tsewang Dorje (1925-62), was the brother of the sixteenth Karmapa.
Ponlop Rinpoche;ponlop rinpoche;incarnation line of masters connected to Dzogchen monastery in Kham. The sixth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Tubten Jigdral Tsewang Dorje (1925-62), was the brother of the sixteenth Karmapa.
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Khenpa valley;khenpa valley;a small hidden place in Bhutan.
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in this book, short for Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
Old Khyentse;old khyentse;in this book, short for Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
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southwest of Lhasa, on the old border of Nepal directly north of Kathmandu.
Kyirong;kyirong;southwest of Lhasa, on the old border of Nepal directly north of Kathmandu.
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three levels of precepts;three levels of precepts;''see'' triple-vow vajra holder.
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dagger used in tantric rituals, often the blade has three sides.
kilaya;kilaya;dagger used in tantric rituals, often the blade has three sides.
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sacred place where the Lotus-Born master subdued the evil forces of afflicting negative conditions on Nepal through the practice of Vajra Kilaya and manifested the Mahamudra Vidyadhara level. Situated near Pharping in the Kathmandu valley.
Asura or Asura Cave;asura or asura cave;sacred place where the Lotus-Born master subdued the evil forces of afflicting negative conditions on Nepal through the practice of Vajra Kilaya and manifested the Mahamudra Vidyadhara level. Situated near Pharping in the Kathmandu valley.
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''see'' Shechen Rabjam; Longchen Rabjam/Longchenpa.
Rabjam;rabjam;''see'' Shechen Rabjam;Longchen Rabjam/Longchenpa.
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The monastic seat of the Karmapa incarnations in Kham, situated in Lhatö, on the road between Surmang and Chamdo, south of Nangchen. Seat of the first incarnations of Situ Rinpoche.
Karma Gön;karma gön;The monastic seat of the Karmapa incarnations in Kham, situated in Lhatö, on the road between Surmang and Chamdo, south of Nangchen. Seat of the first incarnations of Situ Rinpoche.
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primarily the eighteen main tantras now contained in the ''Nyingma Gyubum'', chief of which is ''Guhyagarbha Tantra''.
Mahayoga tantras;mahayoga tantras;primarily the eighteen main tantras now contained in the ''Nyingma Gyubum'', chief of which is ''Guhyagarbha Tantra''.
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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche older half-brother.
Penjik;penjik;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche older half-brother.
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throne holder;throne holder;current head of a major monastery.
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one of the eight great bodhisattvas; chief compiler of the Vajrayana teachings; also known as Lord of Secrets.
Vajrapani;one of the eight great bodhisattvas;chief compiler of the Vajrayana teachings;also known as Lord of Secrets.
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steward managing the affairs of a monastic household in both secular and ritual matters.
nyerpa;nyerpa;steward managing the affairs of a monastic household in both secular and ritual matters.
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one of King Trisong Deutsen's queens who made obstacles for Vairotsana, resulting in his exile.
Margyenma;margyenma;one of King Trisong Deutsen's queens who made obstacles for Vairotsana, resulting in his exile.
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an attendant in charge of receiving guests.
Drönyer;drönyer;an attendant in charge of receiving guests.
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vivid presence;vivid presence;clear visualization of the deity.
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sublime and matchless translator of numerous texts of sutra and tantra at the time of King Trisong Deutsen.
Vairotsana;vairotsana;sublime and matchless translator of numerous texts of sutra and tantra at the time of King Trisong Deutsen.
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yogic ability to walk extremely fast, covering huge distances in a short time, through control over the inner currents of energy.
swift walking or swift feet;swift walking or swift feet;yogic ability to walk extremely fast, covering huge distances in a short time, through control over the inner currents of energy.
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as adjective connotes adamantine, diamond, indestructible; specifically it means of or pertaining to Vajrayana.
vajra;vajra;as adjective connotes adamantine, diamond, indestructible;specifically it means of or pertaining to Vajrayana.
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the three levels of the Buddha's teachings.
Hinayana;Mahayana;Vajrayana;hinayana;mahayana;vajrayana;the three levels of the Buddha's teachings.
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important monastic center for the Taklung branch of the Kagyu lineage, situated to the south of Nangchen a little more than one hundred kilometers from Chamdo.
Riwoche monastery;riwoche monastery;important monastic center for the Taklung branch of the Kagyu lineage, situated to the south of Nangchen a little more than one hundred kilometers from Chamdo.
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''(Do Gongdu)'', fundamental tantra in the Anu Yoga category.
Scripture of the Great Assemblage;scripture of the great assemblage;Do Gongdu;do gongdu;''(Do Gongdu)'', fundamental tantra in the Anu Yoga category.
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shrine room dedicated to a special statue representing Padmasambhava.
Kutsab Lhakhang;kutsab lhakhang;shrine room dedicated to a special statue representing Padmasambhava.
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Nyemo;nyemo;area southwest of, but close to, Lhasa.
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Sangye Dorje; prominent Nyingma master living at Pharping in the southern part of the Kathmandu valley.
Chatral Rinpoche;chatral rinpoche;Sangye Dorje;prominent Nyingma master living at Pharping in the southern part of the Kathmandu valley.
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one of the main incarnations of Jamgön Kongtrul the first. His present tulku is the youngest son of Neten Chokling.
Dzigar Kongtrul;dzigar kongtrul;one of the main incarnations of Jamgön Kongtrul the first. His present tulku is the youngest son of Neten Chokling.
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Tibetan beer brewed primarily from barley.
chang;chang;Tibetan beer brewed primarily from barley.
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''(Heart Essence of Vairotsana; Vairo Nyingtig)'', synonyms for Dzogchen Desum.
Vairotsana Dzogchen;vairotsana dzogchen;''(Heart Essence of Vairotsana;Vairo Nyingtig)'', synonyms for Dzogchen Desum.
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of the threefold precepts: ''see'' triple-vow vajra holder.
vajra holder;vajra holder;of the threefold precepts: ''see'' triple-vow vajra holder.
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Dzong-Go Ling, the lofty hermitage of Samten Gyatso and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche administrated by Lachab monastery, which lies one day's horse ride away. In recent years it has been rebuilt by the incarnation of Samten Gyatso.
Fortress Peak;fortress peak;Dzong-Go Ling, the lofty hermitage of Samten Gyatso and Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche administrated by Lachab monastery, which lies one day's horse ride away. In recent years it has been rebuilt by the incarnation of Samten Gyatso.
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(''Nyingtig Yabzhi'') One of the most famous collections of Dzogchen scriptures, in which Longchenpa combined the streams of teachings from Padmasambhava and Vimalamitra together with his own mind treasures.
Four Branches of Heart Essence,the;four branches of heart essence,the;(''Nyingtig Yabzhi'') One of the most famous collections of Dzogchen scriptures, in which Longchenpa combined the streams of teachings from Padmasambhava and Vimalamitra together with his own mind treasures.
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close female disciple of Padmasambhava and compiler of his teachings.
Yeshe Tsogyal;yeshe tsogyal;close female disciple of Padmasambhava and compiler of his teachings.
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The four visions in Dzogchen practice: ''dharmata'' in actuality, increase in experience, culmination of awareness and exhaustion of phenomena. Four stages in Mahamudra practice: one-pointedness, simplicity, one taste, and nonmeditation.
four levels of Dzogchen and Mahamudra;four levels of dzogchen and mahamudra;The four visions in Dzogchen practice: ''dharmata'' in actuality, increase in experience, culmination of awareness and exhaustion of phenomena. Four stages in Mahamudra practice: one-pointedness, simplicity, one taste, and nonmeditation.
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one of the eight practice lineages; brought to Tibet by Padampa Sangye.
Shijey;shijey;one of the eight practice lineages;brought to Tibet by Padampa Sangye.
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the ''Three Sections of the Great Perfection''; after Garab Dorje established the six million four hundred thousand tantras of Dzogchen in the human world, his chief disciple, Manjushrimitra, arranged these tantras into three categories: the Mind Section emphasizing luminosity, the Space Section emphasizing emptiness, and the Instruction Section emphasizing their inseparability. They represent the most profound or subtle spiritual literature present in this world.
Mind Section; Space Section; Instruction Section
Mind Section;Space Section;Instruction Section;mind section;space section;instruction section;the ''Three Sections of the Great Perfection'';after Garab Dorje established the six million four hundred thousand tantras of Dzogchen in the human world, his chief disciple, Manjushrimitra, arranged these tantras into three categories: the Mind Section emphasizing luminosity, the Space Section emphasizing emptiness, and the Instruction Section emphasizing their inseparability. They represent the most profound or subtle spiritual literature present in this world.
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the gifted khenpo sent to receive teachings on ''Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo'' from Jamdrak Rinpoche.; one of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches teachers.
Jokyab;jokyab;the gifted khenpo sent to receive teachings on ''Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo'' from Jamdrak Rinpoche.;one of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches teachers.
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guidance in understanding and experiencing the nature of mind; vital part of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.
semtri;semtri;guidance in understanding and experiencing the nature of mind;vital part of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.
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(b.1912) — Tsuklag Nangwa Wangchuk; one of the main masters of the Kagyu lineage in recent times.
Pawo Rinpoche;pawo rinpoche;(b.1912) — Tsuklag Nangwa Wangchuk;one of the main masters of the Kagyu lineage in recent times.
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practical and concise advice on how to carry out a spiritual practice in the most simple and effective way.
pith instructions;pith instructions;practical and concise advice on how to carry out a spiritual practice in the most simple and effective way.
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The mythological bird, able to travel from one end of the universe to the other with a single movement of its wings. It is also known to hatch from the egg fully developed and ready to soar through the sky.
garuda;garuda;The mythological bird, able to travel from one end of the universe to the other with a single movement of its wings. It is also known to hatch from the egg fully developed and ready to soar through the sky.
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Tibetan word translated here as ''Blazing Splendor''.
Palbar;palbar;Tibetan word translated here as ''Blazing Splendor''.
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disciples of the Buddha who vowed to preserve the Dharma until the coming of Maitreya.
sixteen arhats;sixteen arhats;disciples of the Buddha who vowed to preserve the Dharma until the coming of Maitreya.
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see Wangchok Dorje, the second son of Chokgyur Lingpa.
Tsewang Drakpa;tsewang drakpa;see Wangchok Dorje, the second son of Chokgyur Lingpa.
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vehicle of tantric teachings; training in seeing phenomena as the display of primordial purity. The six classes of Vajrayana tantras teach this in an increasingly direct and profound way. The gateway to the Vajrayana is the empowerment, which is given by the spiritual master.
Vajrayana;vehicle of tantric teachings;training in seeing phenomena as the display of primordial purity. The six classes of Vajrayana tantras teach this in an increasingly direct and profound way. The gateway to the Vajrayana is the empowerment, which is given by the spiritual master.
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Palace of Spontaneous Perfection in Derge; founded by Tangtong Gyalpo (1361-1485); since then the main temple for the Derge Kings.
Lhundrub Teng;lhundrub teng;Palace of Spontaneous Perfection in Derge;founded by Tangtong Gyalpo (1361-1485);since then the main temple for the Derge Kings.
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(982-1054) — great Indian master who visited Tibet; from him springs the Kadampa and then the Gelugpa lineages.
Atisha;(982-1054) — great Indian master who visited Tibet;from him springs the Kadampa and then the Gelugpa lineages.
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the twenty-one ''genyen'', guardian spirits of the Dharma who, when Padmasambhava was in Tibet, were bound under oath to protect the Buddha's teachings.
genyen;genyen;the twenty-one ''genyen'', guardian spirits of the Dharma who, when Padmasambhava was in Tibet, were bound under oath to protect the Buddha's teachings.
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(1849-1907) — one of the main masters of the Drukpa Kagyu lineages. His present incarnation resides in Tashi Jong, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Khamtrul Tenpey Nyima;khamtrul tenpey nyima;(1849-1907) — one of the main masters of the Drukpa Kagyu lineages. His present incarnation resides in Tashi Jong, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Taklung Tsetrul;taklung tsetrul;lama of Taklung monastery.
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a magical creation or divinely manifested rebirth of a buddha or past enlightened master.
emanation;emanation;a magical creation or divinely manifested rebirth of a buddha or past enlightened master.
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perfected one, realized one, adept who has attained realization.
siddha;perfected one, realized one, adept who has attained realization.
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''(Sangtik Purpa)'', terma revelation of Chokgyur Lingpa.
Secret Essence Kilaya;secret essence kilaya;''(Sangtik Purpa)'', terma revelation of Chokgyur Lingpa.
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nature of mind. Pointing out the mind essence: the main aim of the 'pointing-out instruction' is to make obvious to the meditator what it is that knows and thinks —— not as a theory but a direct experience. ''See'' pointing-out instruction.
mind essence;mind essence;nature of mind. Pointing out the mind essence: the main aim of the 'pointing-out instruction' is to make obvious to the meditator what it is that knows and thinks —— not as a theory but a direct experience. ''See'' pointing-out instruction.
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religion prevalent in Tibet before the establishment of Buddhism in the 9th Century.
Bönpo;bönpo;religion prevalent in Tibet before the establishment of Buddhism in the 9th Century.
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''(Sheldam Nyingjang Yishin Norbu)'' the first volume of Chokgyur Lingpa's ''New Treasures'' and the major scripture in the ''Tukdrub Barchey Kunsel'' cycle. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche regarded this important text as being a tantra in itself.
Essence Manual of Oral Instruction;essence manual of oral instruction;''(Sheldam Nyingjang Yishin Norbu)'' the first volume of Chokgyur Lingpa's ''New Treasures'' and the major scripture in the ''Tukdrub Barchey Kunsel'' cycle. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche regarded this important text as being a tantra in itself.
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the great tertön's servant; told many stories to Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Pema Trinley;pema trinley;the great tertön's servant;told many stories to Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
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(19th-20th cent.) — Polo Khenpo Dorje; disciple of Khenpo Ngakchung.
Bomta Khenpo;bomta khenpo;(19th-20th cent.) — Polo Khenpo Dorje;disciple of Khenpo Ngakchung.
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revealer of hidden treasures, concealed mainly by Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal.
tertön;tertön;revealer of hidden treasures, concealed mainly by Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal.
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jewelry and garments of silk for a peaceful deity and bone-ornaments for a wrathful.
tantric ornaments;tantric ornaments;jewelry and garments of silk for a peaceful deity and bone-ornaments for a wrathful.
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(1002/12-1097) — great forefather of the Kagyu lineage. See ''Life of Marpa the Translator''.
Marpa;marpa;(1002/12-1097) — great forefather of the Kagyu lineage. See ''Life of Marpa the Translator''.
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incarnation of the treasure revealer Lerab Lingpa, based in France; author of ''The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying''.
Sogyal Rinpoche;sogyal rinpoche;incarnation of the treasure revealer Lerab Lingpa, based in France;author of ''The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying''.
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pills, tiny white pearls; often found among the ashes of sublime people and great meditators.
ringsel;ringsel;pills, tiny white pearls;often found among the ashes of sublime people and great meditators.
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''(Pema Nyingpo Gyu)'', short tantra that gives liberation through hearing or reading.
Lotus Essence Tantra;lotus essence tantra;''(Pema Nyingpo Gyu)'', short tantra that gives liberation through hearing or reading.
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(Uncle Sang-Ngak); the uncle of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Sang-Ngak;sang-ngak;(Uncle Sang-Ngak);the uncle of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
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monastery built by Lumey Dorje of Tsangsar, one of the early Barom Kagyu masters; the ruins are situated on a small hill a half a day's walk south from Tsechu Gompa.
Nangso Chenmo;nangso chenmo;monastery built by Lumey Dorje of Tsangsar, one of the early Barom Kagyu masters;the ruins are situated on a small hill a half a day's walk south from Tsechu Gompa.
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for instance to the life force of Tseringma; a short empowerment ritual, usually for receiving the blessings of the body, speech and mind of the deity.
entrustment;entrustment;for instance to the life force of Tseringma;a short empowerment ritual, usually for receiving the blessings of the body, speech and mind of the deity.
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One of five sacred places blessed by Padmasambhava. Situated 30 km northeast of Lhasa, it is famous for caves used for meditation by the Lotus-Born master and his consort Yeshe Tsogyal, as well as by the 10th century scholar Atisha.
Drak Yerpa;drak yerpa;One of five sacred places blessed by Padmasambhava. Situated 30 km northeast of Lhasa, it is famous for caves used for meditation by the Lotus-Born master and his consort Yeshe Tsogyal, as well as by the 10th century scholar Atisha.
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''Chokling Tersar''; collection of termas in the forty thick volumes revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa together with connected teachings, arrangement texts and commentaries written primarily by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamgön Kongtrul, Khakyab Dorje, Tsewang Norbu, Tersey Tulku and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
New Treasures;new treasures;''Chokling Tersar'';collection of termas in the forty thick volumes revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa together with connected teachings, arrangement texts and commentaries written primarily by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamgön Kongtrul, Khakyab Dorje, Tsewang Norbu, Tersey Tulku and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
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a shrine room, often small for the Dharma protectors.
gönchung;gönchung;a shrine room, often small for the Dharma protectors.
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powerful spirit and guardian of the Dharma.
Samten Kangsar;samten kangsar;powerful spirit and guardian of the Dharma.
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transmission through concealed treasures hidden, mainly by Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal, to be discovered at the proper time by a ''tertön'' for the benefit of future disciples; one of the two chief traditions of the Nyingma school, the other being Kahma; said to continue even long after the Vinaya of the Buddha has disappeared.
terma;terma;transmission through concealed treasures hidden, mainly by Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal, to be discovered at the proper time by a ''tertön'' for the benefit of future disciples;one of the two chief traditions of the Nyingma school, the other being Kahma;said to continue even long after the Vinaya of the Buddha has disappeared.
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yogi from Nangchen; disciple of the first Tsoknyi.
Angi Tendar;angi tendar;yogi from Nangchen;disciple of the first Tsoknyi.
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wang;wang;religious dignity;see ''tishi''.
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Namgyal Jangchub Ling, one of the four main Nyingma monasteries in Kham; founded in 1665 by Rigdzin Kunsang Sherab.
Palyul;palyul;Namgyal Jangchub Ling, one of the four main Nyingma monasteries in Kham;founded in 1665 by Rigdzin Kunsang Sherab.
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village in the Helambu region (Yölmo), three days walk north of Kathmandu.
Melemchi;melemchi;village in the Helambu region (Yölmo), three days walk north of Kathmandu.
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primordial tantra that give liberation through hearing, touching, or tasting.
Single Child of the Buddhas;single child of the buddhas;Sangye Seychig;sangye seychig;primordial tantra that give liberation through hearing, touching, or tasting.
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the extensive biography of the Lotus-Born master, Padmasambhava; a terma revealed by Sangye Lingpa (1340-1396).
Golden Garland Chronicles,the;golden garland chronicles,the;the extensive biography of the Lotus-Born master, Padmasambhava;a terma revealed by Sangye Lingpa (1340-1396).
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means of accomplishment; tantric liturgy and procedure for practice. The typical sadhana structure involves a preliminary part including the taking of refuge and arousing bodhichitta, a main part involving visualization of a buddha and recitation of the mantra, and a concluding part with dedication of merit to all sentient beings.
sadhana;sadhana;means of accomplishment;tantric liturgy and procedure for practice. The typical sadhana structure involves a preliminary part including the taking of refuge and arousing bodhichitta, a main part involving visualization of a buddha and recitation of the mantra, and a concluding part with dedication of merit to all sentient beings.
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(Helambhu), sacred valley three days walk north of Kathmandu.
Yölmo;yölmo;(Helambhu), sacred valley three days walk north of Kathmandu.
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unformed and unconditioned nature of things which can be realized in personal experience.
basic nature of reality;basic nature of reality;dharmata;unformed and unconditioned nature of things which can be realized in personal experience.
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Pema Kyung Dzong, retreat place high up on the mountain above Tsurphu.
Lotus Garuda Fortress;lotus garuda fortress;Pema Kyung Dzong, retreat place high up on the mountain above Tsurphu.
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contemporary of the eleventh Karmapa, Yeshe Dorje (1675-1702); former life of Samten Gyatso; first of the Ngaktrin incarnations who built Lachab monastery
Ngawang Trinley;ngawang trinley;contemporary of the eleventh Karmapa, Yeshe Dorje (1675-1702);former life of Samten Gyatso;first of the Ngaktrin incarnations who built Lachab monastery
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the "long lineage" of the Nyingma school, the canonical scriptures, which has been transmitted in an uninterrupted way from master to disciple since Padmasambhava and before.
Kahma;kahma;the "long lineage" of the Nyingma school, the canonical scriptures, which has been transmitted in an uninterrupted way from master to disciple since Padmasambhava and before.
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Rinchen Terdzö;rinchen terdzö;see Treasury of Precious Termas.
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tantric practice of ejection of consciousness through the crown of the head at the time of death to effectuate a rebirth in a buddhafield. This is often accompanied by visible sign of success.
phowa;phowa;tantric practice of ejection of consciousness through the crown of the head at the time of death to effectuate a rebirth in a buddhafield. This is often accompanied by visible sign of success.
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Four-Armed Mahakala;four-armed mahakala;guardian protector of the teachings.
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(19th-20th cent.) — master from south-western Tibet; built a monastery in Solu Khumbhu, Nepal.
Depuk Rinpoche;depuk rinpoche;(19th-20th cent.) — master from south-western Tibet;built a monastery in Solu Khumbhu, Nepal.
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disciples of the Buddha who vowed to preserve the Dharma until the coming of Maitreya, the future awakened one.
arhats,sixteen;arhats,sixteen;disciples of the Buddha who vowed to preserve the Dharma until the coming of Maitreya, the future awakened one.
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(1881-1945/6) — master of the Barom and ''New Treasures'' lineages; based at Lachab monastery in Nangchen; Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches uncle & root guru.
Samten Gyatso;samten gyatso;(1881-1945/6) — master of the Barom and ''New Treasures'' lineages;based at Lachab monastery in Nangchen;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches uncle & root guru.
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presumably in the Gegyal Riwo district southwest of Nangchen, west of Tengchen on the main road from Chamdo to Lhasa.
Mount Gegyal;mount gegyal;presumably in the Gegyal Riwo district southwest of Nangchen, west of Tengchen on the main road from Chamdo to Lhasa.
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the homeland of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, accessible only by horse, one day from Lachab, Fortress Peak, or Dechen Ling.
Tsangsar Dranang;tsangsar dranang;the homeland of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, accessible only by horse, one day from Lachab, Fortress Peak, or Dechen Ling.
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wisdom protector;wisdom protector;enlightened Dharma protector.
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(Sangdag Dorje Bechön), the deity Vajrapani from Chokgyur Lingpa's termas.
Vajra Club of the Lord of Secrets;vajra club of the lord of secrets;(Sangdag Dorje Bechön), the deity Vajrapani from Chokgyur Lingpa's termas.
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famous devotional chant written by Jamgön Kongtrul.
Calling the Guru from Afar;calling the guru from afar;famous devotional chant written by Jamgön Kongtrul.
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region in southern Tibet famous for its hidden land of sacred places; one third is inside Tibet and two-thirds in Arunachal Pradesh of India.
Pemakö;pemakö;region in southern Tibet famous for its hidden land of sacred places;one third is inside Tibet and two-thirds in Arunachal Pradesh of India.
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(1613-1678) — great saint and tertön, belonging to both the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions. His monastery was Neydo (Nemdho) Tashi Chöling in Chamdo. Known for his ''Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen''.
Karma Chagmey;karma chagmey;(1613-1678) — great saint and tertön, belonging to both the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions. His monastery was Neydo (Nemdho) Tashi Chöling in Chamdo. Known for his ''Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen''.
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''(Dzogchen Nyingtig)'', teachings of Dzogchen brought to Tibet by Vimalamitra and Padmasambhava as for instance arranged by Longchenpa in the Four Branches of Heart Essence, the Nyingtig Yabzhi.
heart essence of the Great Perfection;heart essence of the great perfection;''(Dzogchen Nyingtig)'', teachings of Dzogchen brought to Tibet by Vimalamitra and Padmasambhava as for instance arranged by Longchenpa in the Four Branches of Heart Essence, the Nyingtig Yabzhi.
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dome-shaped monument housing relics of the Buddha or an accomplished master.
Stupa;stupa;dome-shaped monument housing relics of the Buddha or an accomplished master.
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one of the three main stupas of the Kathmandu valley.
Swayambhu;one of the three main stupas of the Kathmandu valley.
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direct imparting of knowledge from master to student in an unbroken line of succession spanning centuries.
transmission;transmission;direct imparting of knowledge from master to student in an unbroken line of succession spanning centuries.
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temple complex and monastery in Central Tibet founded by Padmasambhava, King Trisong Deutsen, and Shantarakshita; center of the early transmission.
Samye;samye;temple complex and monastery in Central Tibet founded by Padmasambhava, King Trisong Deutsen, and Shantarakshita;center of the early transmission.
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previous life of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche; lama at Drong monastery near Nakchukha.
Tendzin Dorje;tendzin dorje;previous life of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche;lama at Drong monastery near Nakchukha.
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in this book, short for Jamgön Kongtrul the First.
Old Kongtrul;old kongtrul;in this book, short for Jamgön Kongtrul the First.
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''(Chetsun Nyingtig)'', one of the most important Dzogchen instructions of recent times, revealed by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
Heart Essence of Chetsun;heart essence of chetsun;''(Chetsun Nyingtig)'', one of the most important Dzogchen instructions of recent times, revealed by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
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(1808-1887) — one of the foremost masters of his time known not only for his scholarship and learning but also for his example of renunciation and compassion. His most famous works include ''Words of my Perfect Teacher (Kunsang Lamey Shellung)'' and his commentary on ''Three Words Striking the Vital Point (Tsiksum Nedek)'', the quintessence of the Dzogchen teachings.
Paltrul Rinpoche;paltrul rinpoche;(1808-1887) — one of the foremost masters of his time known not only for his scholarship and learning but also for his example of renunciation and compassion. His most famous works include ''Words of my Perfect Teacher (Kunsang Lamey Shellung)'' and his commentary on ''Three Words Striking the Vital Point (Tsiksum Nedek)'', the quintessence of the Dzogchen teachings.
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deity used in tantric practice; could be Avalokiteshvara or Vajrasattva.
yidam;yidam;deity used in tantric practice;could be Avalokiteshvara or Vajrasattva.
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(1204-1283) — second Karmapa and therefore the first Karmapa tulku.
Karma Pakshi;karma pakshi;(1204-1283) — second Karmapa and therefore the first Karmapa tulku.
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sacred valley in mid-Eastern Bhutan, traditional home to the master Pema Lingpa.
Bumtang valley;bumtang valley;sacred valley in mid-Eastern Bhutan, traditional home to the master Pema Lingpa.
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''Nyingma Gyubum''; Literally the "One Hundred Thousand Nyingma Tantras." The website for The Collected Tantras of the Ancients at Virginia University lists around 388 different titles.
Collected Nyingma Tantras;collected nyingma tantras;''Nyingma Gyubum'';Literally the "One Hundred Thousand Nyingma Tantras." The website for The Collected Tantras of the Ancients at Virginia University lists around 388 different titles.
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learned and accomplished master at Surmang Namgyal Tse; later gave most of the ''New Treasures'' to the sixteenth Karmapa.
Surmang Tentrul;surmang tentrul;learned and accomplished master at Surmang Namgyal Tse;later gave most of the ''New Treasures'' to the sixteenth Karmapa.
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(685-763) — one of the eighty-four mahasiddhas of India; composed the famous ''Bodhisattva Charya Avatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva)''.
Shantideva;(685-763) — one of the eighty-four mahasiddhas of India;composed the famous ''Bodhisattva Charya Avatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva)''.
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terma revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa related to the protectors of the Dharma.
Chökyong Gongdu;chökyong gongdu;terma revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa related to the protectors of the Dharma.
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female buddha; saṃbhogakaya manifestation of Samantabhadri; one of the chief yidam deities of the Sarma Schools, as well as a wisdom dakini.
Vajra Varahi;vajra varahi;female buddha;saṃbhogakaya manifestation of Samantabhadri;one of the chief yidam deities of the Sarma Schools, as well as a wisdom dakini.
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(1829-1870) — important revealer of hidden treasure from Padmasambhava; Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's great-grandfather.
Chokgyur Lingpa;chokgyur lingpa;(1829-1870) — important revealer of hidden treasure from Padmasambhava;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's great-grandfather.
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the mighty Amnye Machen Range, also called Magyal Pomra; sacred mountain said to be the abode of Machen Pomra, powerful protector of the Dharma in Tibet.
Machen Pomra;machen pomra;the mighty Amnye Machen Range, also called Magyal Pomra;sacred mountain said to be the abode of Machen Pomra, powerful protector of the Dharma in Tibet.
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''(Sheja Dzö/Sheja Kunkyab)'', Jamgön Kongtrul's unique encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings. See ''Myriad Worlds'', (Snow Lion Publications).
Treasury of Knowledge;treasury of knowledge;''(Sheja Dzö/Sheja Kunkyab)'', Jamgön Kongtrul's unique encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings. See ''Myriad Worlds'', (Snow Lion Publications).
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one of the monasteries built by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche situated on the hilltop behind Swayambhu in the Kathmandu valley; now the seat of Tsoknyi Rinpoche in Nepal.
Ngedön Ösel Ling;ngedön ösel ling;one of the monasteries built by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche situated on the hilltop behind Swayambhu in the Kathmandu valley;now the seat of Tsoknyi Rinpoche in Nepal.
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early name for Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (Old Khyentse).
Shabdrung Rinpoche;shabdrung rinpoche;early name for Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (Old Khyentse).
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ritual of 'liberation through seeing' during which the Karmapa wears the crown exclusively worn by the Gyalwang Karmapas.
Black Crown ceremony;black crown ceremony;ritual of 'liberation through seeing' during which the Karmapa wears the crown exclusively worn by the Gyalwang Karmapas.
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the famous temple and most important pilgrimage site in Lhasa, houses the Jowo statue of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Jokhang;jokhang;the famous temple and most important pilgrimage site in Lhasa, houses the Jowo statue of Buddha Shakyamuni.
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the famous Tsurphu Scroll an early Ming dynasty silk-backed painting with Chinese, Tibetan, Mongolian, Uighur and Arabic inscriptions. It depicts the miracles performed by the Fifth Karmapa Dezhin Shekpa during his 22-day visit to the Yunglo (Yongle) emperor in Nanjing in 1407. The emperor also offered the Karmapa the famous Black Hat, which he had seen in a vision during a religious ceremony.
Great Scroll Depicting the Hundred Wondrous Deeds
Great Scroll Depicting the Hundred Wondrous Deeds;great scroll depicting the hundred wondrous deeds;the famous Tsurphu Scroll an early Ming dynasty silk-backed painting with Chinese, Tibetan, Mongolian, Uighur and Arabic inscriptions. It depicts the miracles performed by the Fifth Karmapa Dezhin Shekpa during his 22-day visit to the Yunglo (Yongle) emperor in Nanjing in 1407. The emperor also offered the Karmapa the famous Black Hat, which he had seen in a vision during a religious ceremony.
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begins with Dharma Wangchuk of Barom, a disciple of Gampopa.
Barom Kagyu lineage;barom kagyu lineage;begins with Dharma Wangchuk of Barom, a disciple of Gampopa.
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practices for restoring vital energy that has been degenerated and dissipated which causes illness, aging and death to occur.
longevity practice;longevity practice;practices for restoring vital energy that has been degenerated and dissipated which causes illness, aging and death to occur.
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Chinese style dumplings, filled with meat or cottage cheese.
momo;momo;Chinese style dumplings, filled with meat or cottage cheese.
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one of the fifteenth Karmapa's chief disciples.
Jampal Tsultrim;jampal tsultrim;one of the fifteenth Karmapa's chief disciples.
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the fact that the seemingly real identity in a person or phenomenon cannot be found to be of a permanent, partless and independent nature.
egolessness;egolessness;the fact that the seemingly real identity in a person or phenomenon cannot be found to be of a permanent, partless and independent nature.
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(Deshek Dupey Podrang). The hermitage of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (Old Khyentse) above Dzongsar monastery. Sugata is a synonym for a buddha.
Gathering Palace of Sugatas;gathering palace of sugatas;(Deshek Dupey Podrang). The hermitage of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (Old Khyentse) above Dzongsar monastery. Sugata is a synonym for a buddha.
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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche s hermitage on the northern slope of the Kathmandu valley.
Nagi Gompa;nagi gompa;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche s hermitage on the northern slope of the Kathmandu valley.
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deity usually known as Vajra Kilaya or Vajra Kumara; wrathful form of Vajrasattva.
Kilaya;kilaya;deity usually known as Vajra Kilaya or Vajra Kumara;wrathful form of Vajrasattva.
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(1842-1924) — Drodul Pawo Dorje; one of the great Dzogchen masters of the early part of the twentieth Century, a tertön and a disciple both of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Paltrul Rinpoche.
(1842-1924) — Drodul Pawo Dorje;one of the great Dzogchen masters of the early part of the twentieth Century, a tertön and a disciple both of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Paltrul Rinpoche.
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full-time meditators who never cut their braided hair; often they are monks.
tokden;tokden;full-time meditators who never cut their braided hair;often they are monks.
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Kailash;kailash;the sacred mountain in west Tibet.
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(1910-1991) — one the five immediate re-embodiments of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. Regarded by followers of all four schools as one of the foremost recent masters of Tibetan Buddhism. In the early days of his life, Tulku Urgyen first knew him as Tulku Salgah or Rabsel Dawa.
Dilgo Khyentse;dilgo khyentse;(1910-1991) — one the five immediate re-embodiments of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. Regarded by followers of all four schools as one of the foremost recent masters of Tibetan Buddhism. In the early days of his life, Tulku Urgyen first knew him as Tulku Salgah or Rabsel Dawa.
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incarnation line of the abbots of Tashi Lhunpo monastery, established in the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama; first Panchen Lama was Lobzang Chögyen (1570-1662).
Panchen Lama;panchen lama;incarnation line of the abbots of Tashi Lhunpo monastery, established in the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama;first Panchen Lama was Lobzang Chögyen (1570-1662).
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(1079-1153) — forefather of all the Kagyu lineages; foremost disciple of Milarepa who possessed both supreme realization and great scholarship. He was the author of ''The Jewel Ornament of Liberation''. More details can be found in ''The Life of Milarepa'' and ''The Rain of Wisdom'', Shambhala Publications.
Gampopa;gampopa;(1079-1153) — forefather of all the Kagyu lineages;foremost disciple of Milarepa who possessed both supreme realization and great scholarship. He was the author of ''The Jewel Ornament of Liberation''. More details can be found in ''The Life of Milarepa'' and ''The Rain of Wisdom'', Shambhala Publications.
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Tashi Chimey;tashi chimey;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches aunt.
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summer palace of the Dalai Lamas in the vicinity of Lhasa.
Norbu Lingka Park;norbu lingka park;summer palace of the Dalai Lamas in the vicinity of Lhasa.
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monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama in Shigatse; founded in 1447 by Gedun Drub (1391-1475), Tsongkhapa's nephew and disciple; used to house up to four thousand monks.
Tashi Lhunpo;tashi lhunpo;monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama in Shigatse;founded in 1447 by Gedun Drub (1391-1475), Tsongkhapa's nephew and disciple;used to house up to four thousand monks.
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Pawo Rinpoches monastery in Central Tibet, 60 km from Lhasa on the way to Tsurphu.
Nenang;nenang;Pawo Rinpoches monastery in Central Tibet, 60 km from Lhasa on the way to Tsurphu.
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(1828/1849-1904) — Drubwang Tsoknyi the first; an emanation of Milarepas disciple, Rechungpa, and the tertön Ratna Lingpa; contemporary of Khyentse, Kongtrul and Chokling.
Tsoknyi;tsoknyi;(1828/1849-1904) — Drubwang Tsoknyi the first;an emanation of Milarepas disciple, Rechungpa, and the tertön Ratna Lingpa;contemporary of Khyentse, Kongtrul and Chokling.
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lachen;lachen;tide of grand master, imperial priest.
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practice to develop the blissful inner heat to refine the subtle vajra body, consume obscurations and to bring forth realization. One of the Six Doctrines of Naropa; practiced primarily in the Kagyu lineage.
tummo;tummo yoga;tummo;tummo yoga;practice to develop the blissful inner heat to refine the subtle vajra body, consume obscurations and to bring forth realization. One of the Six Doctrines of Naropa;practiced primarily in the Kagyu lineage.
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''vajra master'' in charge of tantric ceremonies, a religious rank two steps below the highest hierarch of the Sakya school.
shabdrung;shabdrung;''vajra master'' in charge of tantric ceremonies, a religious rank two steps below the highest hierarch of the Sakya school.
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geshe;geshe;a learned Buddhist scholar or teacher.
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(1910-195?) — one of the main masters at Shechen monastery.
Shechen Rabjam;shechen rabjam;(1910-195?) — one of the main masters at Shechen monastery.
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red or deep orange substance often used in tantric rituals.
sindhura;red or deep orange substance often used in tantric rituals.
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location of Tsurphu in Central Tibet, some 70 km west of Lhasa.
Tölung valley;tölung valley;location of Tsurphu in Central Tibet, some 70 km west of Lhasa.
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also Sugata Assemblage of Dzongshö, the sacred place of hidden qualities where Chokgyur Lingpa revealed implements belonging to the master Padmasambhava, the abbot Shantarakshita and the king Trisong Deutsen. The great tertön also revealed a guidebook explaining the lay-out and benefits of practicing there.
Dzongshö;dzongshö;also Sugata Assemblage of Dzongshö, the sacred place of hidden qualities where Chokgyur Lingpa revealed implements belonging to the master Padmasambhava, the abbot Shantarakshita and the king Trisong Deutsen. The great tertön also revealed a guidebook explaining the lay-out and benefits of practicing there.
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(1182-1251) — Kunga Gyaltsen; renowned scholar and Tibetan statesman; staved off a Mongolian invasion (1244) by converting Emperor Godan Khan to Buddhism.
Sakya Pandita;sakya pandita;(1182-1251) — Kunga Gyaltsen;renowned scholar and Tibetan statesman;staved off a Mongolian invasion (1244) by converting Emperor Godan Khan to Buddhism.
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buddhafields; manifested through the aspirations of a bodhisattva in conjunction with the merit of sentient beings. According to the tantras, a buddhafield is an expression of the awakened state. A practitioner can take rebirth in Sukhavati, the pure land of Buddha Amitabha, at the moment of death or during the bardo through a combination of pure faith, sufficient merit, and one-pointed determination.
pure realm or lands;pure realm or lands;buddhafields;manifested through the aspirations of a bodhisattva in conjunction with the merit of sentient beings. According to the tantras, a buddhafield is an expression of the awakened state. A practitioner can take rebirth in Sukhavati, the pure land of Buddha Amitabha, at the moment of death or during the bardo through a combination of pure faith, sufficient merit, and one-pointed determination.
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Manang;manang;district in northwestern Nepal.
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refer, in the Kagyu context, to Naropa's Six Doctrines and Mahamudra.
means and liberation;means and liberation;refer, in the Kagyu context, to Naropa's Six Doctrines and Mahamudra.
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''Chinese name'': Kangding; the old border town between Kham and China.
Dartsedo;dartsedo;''Chinese name'': Kangding;the old border town between Kham and China.
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outer level of ethical precepts, inner level of bodhisattva trainings, and innermost tantric level of a vidyadhara. Someone who observes all three is a 'vajra holder of the threefold precepts'.
triple-vow vajra holder;triple-vow vajra holder;outer level of ethical precepts, inner level of bodhisattva trainings, and innermost tantric level of a vidyadhara. Someone who observes all three is a 'vajra holder of the threefold precepts'.
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(20th cent.) — governor of Sikkim and benefactor of tulku Urgyen.
Banyak Ating;banyak ating;(20th cent.) — governor of Sikkim and benefactor of tulku Urgyen.
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(1127-1199/1200) — Gampopa's disciple who founded the Barom monastery in northern Latö and who is regarded as the father of the lineage.
Darma Wangchuk;darma wangchuk;(1127-1199/1200) — Gampopa's disciple who founded the Barom monastery in northern Latö and who is regarded as the father of the lineage.
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inner heat,blissful;inner heat,blissful;''see'' tummo yoga
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disciple who receives a teaching and/or empowerment, realizes its intent and is capable of passing it on to others. A lama may hold many lineages of teaching.
lineage holder;lineage holder;disciple who receives a teaching and/or empowerment, realizes its intent and is capable of passing it on to others. A lama may hold many lineages of teaching.
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second of the three inner tantras corresponding to the eighth of the nine vehicles; emphasizes knowledge (''prajna'') rather than means (''upaya'') and the completion stage rather than the development stage. The view of Anu Yoga is that liberation is attained through growing accustomed to the insight into the nondual nature of space and wisdom.
Anu or Anu Yoga;second of the three inner tantras corresponding to the eighth of the nine vehicles;emphasizes knowledge (''prajna'') rather than means (''upaya'') and the completion stage rather than the development stage. The view of Anu Yoga is that liberation is attained through growing accustomed to the insight into the nondual nature of space and wisdom.
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the three inner tantras of the Nyingma school; profound methods for awakening to buddhahood in one lifetime.
Mahayoga,Anu Yoga and Ati Yoga;mahayoga,anu yoga and ati yoga;the three inner tantras of the Nyingma school;profound methods for awakening to buddhahood in one lifetime.
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two main aspects of Vajrayana practice; development stage means positive mental fabrication while completion stage means resting in the unfabricated nature of mind.
development and completion;development and completion;two main aspects of Vajrayana practice;development stage means positive mental fabrication while completion stage means resting in the unfabricated nature of mind.
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monastery in Nangchen originally Yelpa Kagyu, named Horse-Eared after distinctively shaped mountain peaks above it; site of Ling Gesar's tomb.
Tana;tana;monastery in Nangchen originally Yelpa Kagyu, named Horse-Eared after distinctively shaped mountain peaks above it;site of Ling Gesar's tomb.
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teachings that describe insight, transcendent knowledge, and other practices of a bodhisattva, as well as a buddhas omniscient state of enlightenment. These sutras exists in varying degree of details, the shortest being the famous ''Heart Sutra'' memorized by most monks and nuns and the longest being the ''Hundred Thousand'' in twelve large volumes.
Prajnaparamita sutras;prajnaparamita sutras;teachings that describe insight, transcendent knowledge, and other practices of a bodhisattva, as well as a buddhas omniscient state of enlightenment. These sutras exists in varying degree of details, the shortest being the famous ''Heart Sutra'' memorized by most monks and nuns and the longest being the ''Hundred Thousand'' in twelve large volumes.
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Indian master-scholar who entered Tibet early in the eleventh century.
Smritijnana;Indian master-scholar who entered Tibet early in the eleventh century.
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measurement for land in Nepal; eight ropanis are approximately one acre, sixteen one hectare.
ropani;ropani;measurement for land in Nepal;eight ropanis are approximately one acre, sixteen one hectare.
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42 peaceful and 58 wrathful deities representing the basic qualities of buddha nature, the transformation of samsaric traits on the path, and the perfect virtues of complete enlightenment. The practice connected to their maṇḍala is very popular in the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions.
peaceful and wrathful deities;peaceful and wrathful deities;42 peaceful and 58 wrathful deities representing the basic qualities of buddha nature, the transformation of samsaric traits on the path, and the perfect virtues of complete enlightenment. The practice connected to their maṇḍala is very popular in the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions.
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nonhumans who vow to protect and guard the teachings of the Buddha and its followers; can be either 'mundane' i.e. virtuous samsaric beings or 'wisdom protectors' who are emanations of buddhas or bodhisattvas.
Dharma protector;dharma protector;nonhumans who vow to protect and guard the teachings of the Buddha and its followers;can be either 'mundane' i.e. virtuous samsaric beings or 'wisdom protectors' who are emanations of buddhas or bodhisattvas.
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(1124-1192) — first of five king-like tertöns and a reincarnation of King Trisong Deutsen. Several of his revealed treasures are included in the ''Rinchen Terdzö'', among which the most well known is the ''Kabgye Deshek Dupa'', a cycle of teachings focusing on the ''Eight Commands'', and the biography of Guru Rinpoche called ''Sanglingma'', now published as ''The Lotus-Born''. Nyang Ral means 'Braided one from Nyang,' and Nyima Özer means 'Ray of sun light.'
Nyang-Ral Nyima Özer;nyang-ral nyima özer;(1124-1192) — first of five king-like tertöns and a reincarnation of King Trisong Deutsen. Several of his revealed treasures are included in the ''Rinchen Terdzö'', among which the most well known is the ''Kabgye Deshek Dupa'', a cycle of teachings focusing on the ''Eight Commands'', and the biography of Guru Rinpoche called ''Sanglingma'', now published as ''The Lotus-Born''. Nyang Ral means 'Braided one from Nyang,' and Nyima Özer means 'Ray of sun light.'
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three inner tantras;three inner tantras;Mahayoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga.
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(b.19th cent.) — (Gebchak Tokden), chief disciple of the first Tsoknyi; founded numerous nunneries in Nangchen.
Tsang-Yang Gyamtso;tsang-yang gyamtso;(b.19th cent.) — (Gebchak Tokden), chief disciple of the first Tsoknyi;founded numerous nunneries in Nangchen.
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Buddha Shakyamuni;the historical Buddha, regarded as the chief teacher of our present age.
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(1820-92) — the first Khyentse; great master of the 19th century. He was the last of the Five Great Tertöns and was regarded as the combined reincarnation of Vimalamitra and King Trisong Deutsen. He became the master and teacher of all the Buddhist schools of Tibet and the founder of the Rimey movement. There are ten volumes of his works in addition to his termas. Jamyang means 'Manjushri, gentle melodiousness,' Khyentse Wangpo means 'Lord of loving wisdom.' In this book he is referred to as Old Khyentse or simply Khyentse.
Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo;jamyang khyentse wangpo;(1820-92) — the first Khyentse;great master of the 19th century. He was the last of the Five Great Tertöns and was regarded as the combined reincarnation of Vimalamitra and King Trisong Deutsen. He became the master and teacher of all the Buddhist schools of Tibet and the founder of the Rimey movement. There are ten volumes of his works in addition to his termas. Jamyang means 'Manjushri, gentle melodiousness,' Khyentse Wangpo means 'Lord of loving wisdom.' In this book he is referred to as Old Khyentse or simply Khyentse.
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second Ngaktrin Tulku; disciple of the twelfth Karmapa, Jangchub Dorje (1703-1733) and the eighth Situ, Chökyi Jungney.
Ngaktrin of Argong;ngaktrin of argong;second Ngaktrin Tulku;disciple of the twelfth Karmapa, Jangchub Dorje (1703-1733) and the eighth Situ, Chökyi Jungney.
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(617-698) — first great Dharma King, who prepared the way for transmission of the teachings; regarded as an incarnation of Avalokiteshvara. He married Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal and Princess Wen Cheng of China who each brought a sacred statue of Buddha Shakyamuni to Lhasa. Songtsen Gampo built the first Buddhist temples in Tibet, established a code of laws based on Dharma principles, and had his minister Tönmi Sambhota develop the Tibetan script. During his reign the translation of Buddhist texts into Tibetan began.
Songtsen Gampo,King;songtsen gampo,king;(617-698) — first great Dharma King, who prepared the way for transmission of the teachings;regarded as an incarnation of Avalokiteshvara. He married Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal and Princess Wen Cheng of China who each brought a sacred statue of Buddha Shakyamuni to Lhasa. Songtsen Gampo built the first Buddhist temples in Tibet, established a code of laws based on Dharma principles, and had his minister Tönmi Sambhota develop the Tibetan script. During his reign the translation of Buddhist texts into Tibetan began.
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sacred site near Varanasi where Buddha Shakyamuni gave the first teaching on the four noble truths.
Sarnath;sarnath;sacred site near Varanasi where Buddha Shakyamuni gave the first teaching on the four noble truths.
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loving protector — a title used for the greatest masters, for instance the first Kongtrul or the Drukchen.
Jamgön;jamgön;loving protector — a title used for the greatest masters, for instance the first Kongtrul or the Drukchen.
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pledge to bring every sentient being to liberation and enlightenment.
bodhisattva vow;bodhisattva vow;pledge to bring every sentient being to liberation and enlightenment.
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authorization to study a scripture by listening to it being read aloud.
reading transmission;reading transmission;authorization to study a scripture by listening to it being read aloud.
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activity of an enlightened one to influence other beings and guide them to liberation and enlightenment.
buddha activity;buddha activity;activity of an enlightened one to influence other beings and guide them to liberation and enlightenment.
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one of the two primary Nyingma monasteries in Central Tibet (founded in 1670, by Terdag Lingpa), the other being Dorje Drag.
Mindrolling;mindrolling;one of the two primary Nyingma monasteries in Central Tibet (founded in 1670, by Terdag Lingpa), the other being Dorje Drag.
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a petition chant to the guardians of the Dharma, especially those who protect the Dzogchen teachings.
Inexhaustible Garland of Lightning;inexhaustible garland of lightning;a petition chant to the guardians of the Dharma, especially those who protect the Dzogchen teachings.
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Also known as Great Perfection and Ati Yoga. The highest teachings of the Nyingma School of the Early Translations. The early lineage masters include Garab Dorje, Manjushrimitra, Shri Singha, Jnanasutra, Vimalamitra, Padmasambhava and Vairotsana. Numerous Dzogchen teachings were concealed as ''termas'' treasures by these masters and revealed through the following centuries. These teachings are embodied in the oral instructions one receives personally from a qualified master.
Dzogchen;dzogchen;Also known as Great Perfection and Ati Yoga. The highest teachings of the Nyingma School of the Early Translations. The early lineage masters include Garab Dorje, Manjushrimitra, Shri Singha, Jnanasutra, Vimalamitra, Padmasambhava and Vairotsana. Numerous Dzogchen teachings were concealed as ''termas'' treasures by these masters and revealed through the following centuries. These teachings are embodied in the oral instructions one receives personally from a qualified master.
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retreat encampment of the great master Shakya Shri, near Druk Sang-Ngak Chöling, at Jar in southern Tibet.
Kyipuk;kyipuk;retreat encampment of the great master Shakya Shri, near Druk Sang-Ngak Chöling, at Jar in southern Tibet.
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sign of having overcome all veils that cover the buddha-nature.
victory banner of realization;victory banner of realization;sign of having overcome all veils that cover the buddha-nature.
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(1384-1415) — the fifth Karmapa, who performed numerous miracles in China and was given the famous black crown by Emperor Yunglo (Yongle) after converting him to Buddhism.
Dezhin Shekpa;dezhin shekpa;(1384-1415) — the fifth Karmapa, who performed numerous miracles in China and was given the famous black crown by Emperor Yunglo (Yongle) after converting him to Buddhism.
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A revelation based on physical substance, often in the form of dakini script, a vajra, a statue, etc. See also 'mind terma.'
earth terma;earth terma;A revelation based on physical substance, often in the form of dakini script, a vajra, a statue, etc. See also 'mind terma.'
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realm of phenomena; the suchness in which emptiness and dependent origination are inseparable; nature of mind and phenomena that lies beyond arising, dwelling and ceasing.
Dharmadhatu;realm of phenomena;the suchness in which emptiness and dependent origination are inseparable;nature of mind and phenomena that lies beyond arising, dwelling and ceasing.
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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's consort; mother of Chökyi Nyima and Chokling Rinpoches.
Kunsang Dechen;kunsang dechen;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's consort;mother of Chökyi Nyima and Chokling Rinpoches.
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(especially in the context of the pointing-out instruction to the awakened state) state of consciousness that is totally free from ignorance and clinging to the duality of perceiver and perceived. It is consequently free from selfish emotions and the creation of unvirtuous karma. The recognition of and training in this nondual awareness is the central issue in Dzogchen and Mahamudra.
nondual awareness;nondual awareness;(especially in the context of the pointing-out instruction to the awakened state) state of consciousness that is totally free from ignorance and clinging to the duality of perceiver and perceived. It is consequently free from selfish emotions and the creation of unvirtuous karma. The recognition of and training in this nondual awareness is the central issue in Dzogchen and Mahamudra.
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(1860/2-86) — son of Chokgyur Lingpa; incarnation of the Indian king Jah.
Wangchok Dorje;wangchok dorje;(1860/2-86) — son of Chokgyur Lingpa;incarnation of the Indian king Jah.
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the terrestrial pure land of Padmasambhava.
Glorious Copper-Colored Mountain;glorious copper-colored mountain;the terrestrial pure land of Padmasambhava.
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district in the northeastern mountains of Nepal.
Solu Khumbu;solu khumbu;district in the northeastern mountains of Nepal.
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Monkey-Faced Ganapati;monkey-faced ganapati;a protector of the Dharma.
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meditation retreat, often for groups staying three years in seclusion, where the practice is focused on Dzogchen or Mahamudra. Compare with ''drubdra''.
gomdra;gomdra;meditation retreat, often for groups staying three years in seclusion, where the practice is focused on Dzogchen or Mahamudra. Compare with ''drubdra''.
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incarnation, manifesting the spiritual qualities of a previous enlightened teacher.
tulku;tulku;incarnation, manifesting the spiritual qualities of a previous enlightened teacher.
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a sweet root used as a delicacy; sweet potato of Tibet.
Droma;droma;a sweet root used as a delicacy;sweet potato of Tibet.
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high government official in the nineteen fifties' Lhasa.
Ngabö;ngabö;high government official in the nineteen fifties' Lhasa.
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(1887/9-1955/7) — Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's uncle; Tersey means son of the tertön.
Uncle Tersey;uncle tersey;(1887/9-1955/7) — Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's uncle;Tersey means son of the tertön.
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Bhutanese dignitary of the ''drashö'' rank; father of one of the incarnations of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
Puntsok Wangdu;puntsok wangdu;Bhutanese dignitary of the ''drashö'' rank;father of one of the incarnations of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
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collection of translated commentaries by Indian masters on the Buddha's teachings; second part of the Tibetan Canon in 213 volumes.
Tengyur;tengyur;collection of translated commentaries by Indian masters on the Buddha's teachings;second part of the Tibetan Canon in 213 volumes.
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one of the two potential successors to the fifth Dalai Lama, the other being Sangye Gyamtso.
Lhabsang;lhabsang;one of the two potential successors to the fifth Dalai Lama, the other being Sangye Gyamtso.
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(1295-1375) — one of the eleven great revealers of hidden treasures with the name Lingpa.
Rinchen Lingpa;rinchen lingpa;(1295-1375) — one of the eleven great revealers of hidden treasures with the name Lingpa.
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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches brother-in-law; a Central Tibetan aristocrat.
Wangdu;wangdu;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches brother-in-law;a Central Tibetan aristocrat.
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''(Dzogchen Desum)''; terma revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa. ''See also'' Mind, Space and Instruction Sections.
Three Sections of the Great Perfection;three sections of the great perfection;''(Dzogchen Desum)'';terma revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa. ''See also'' Mind, Space and Instruction Sections.
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(b.i9th cent.) — master-scholar and disciple of Jamgön Kongtrul and Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
Rinchen Namgyal;rinchen namgyal;(b.i9th cent.) — master-scholar and disciple of Jamgön Kongtrul and Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.
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(Reting), regent between the thirteenth and fourteenth (present) Dalai Lamas.
Reding;reding;(Reting), regent between the thirteenth and fourteenth (present) Dalai Lamas.
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Chokgyur Lingpa's most famous terma, revealed with Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, consisting of more than ten volumes.
Tukdrub Barchey Kunsel;tukdrub barchey kunsel;Chokgyur Lingpa's most famous terma, revealed with Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, consisting of more than ten volumes.
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Kathmandu;kathmandu;the capital of Nepal.
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Sangwa Yeshe;sangwa yeshe;(Secret Wisdom), enlightened dakini.
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Kangsar;kangsar;see Mount Kangsar;Samten Kangsar.
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(1055-1153) — great female master and incarnation of Yeshe Tsogyal who set down the Chö practice of cutting through ego-clinging. Machik Labdrön means 'Only Mother Lamp of Dharma.'
Machik Labdrön;machik labdrön;(1055-1153) — great female master and incarnation of Yeshe Tsogyal who set down the Chö practice of cutting through ego-clinging. Machik Labdrön means 'Only Mother Lamp of Dharma.'
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nectar of immortality; drink of the gods; tantric rituals often use blessed liquor or fruit juice.
amrita;amrita;nectar of immortality;drink of the gods;tantric rituals often use blessed liquor or fruit juice.
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(1886-1953) — enthroned by the fifteenth Karmapa and studied with Jamgön Kongtrul and the great scholar Zhenga. He later enthroned and offered the transmission of the Kagyu lineage to the sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpey Dorje.
Situ Pema Wangchok Gyalpo;situ pema wangchok gyalpo;(1886-1953) — enthroned by the fifteenth Karmapa and studied with Jamgön Kongtrul and the great scholar Zhenga. He later enthroned and offered the transmission of the Kagyu lineage to the sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpey Dorje.
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(1678-1738) — King of Derge at the time of Situ Chökyi Jungney.
Tenpa Tsering;tenpa tsering;(1678-1738) — King of Derge at the time of Situ Chökyi Jungney.
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stones carved or engraved with the mani mantra of Avalokiteshvara: OM MANI PADME HUNG. They are often made under commission by a devotee to increase the merit of the living or the dead and placed where other people can benefit from seeing or circumambulating them.
''mani'' stones;''mani'' stones;stones carved or engraved with the mani mantra of Avalokiteshvara: OM MANI PADME HUNG. They are often made under commission by a devotee to increase the merit of the living or the dead and placed where other people can benefit from seeing or circumambulating them.
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city near Darjeeling in northern India, the old trading post between Calcutta and Lhasa.
Kalimpong;kalimpong;city near Darjeeling in northern India, the old trading post between Calcutta and Lhasa.
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site where Lord Buddha attained complete enlightenment situated in Bihar, India.
Bodhgaya;site where Lord Buddha attained complete enlightenment situated in Bihar, India.
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Her Ladyship; polite way to address the wife of a dignitary.
Lhacham Kuchok;lhacham kuchok;Her Ladyship;polite way to address the wife of a dignitary.
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a learned teacher in a monastery or the one who gives precepts of monastic ordination.
khenpo;khenpo;a learned teacher in a monastery or the one who gives precepts of monastic ordination.
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spontaneous song by the ninth-century Indian master Padmasambhava, covering the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, especially that of Vajrayana. Its commentary is the ''Light of Wisdom''.
Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo;lamrim yeshe nyingpo;spontaneous song by the ninth-century Indian master Padmasambhava, covering the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, especially that of Vajrayana. Its commentary is the ''Light of Wisdom''.
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imperial preceptor; Chinese title for highest religious rank. Below the tishi are two masters of the ''pakshi'' rank, and each pakshi oversees two dignitaries with the position known as ''goshir''. [tur]
tishi;tishi;imperial preceptor;Chinese title for highest religious rank. Below the tishi are two masters of the ''pakshi'' rank, and each pakshi oversees two dignitaries with the position known as ''goshir''. [tur]
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short for Mahayoga; the first of the three inner tantras: Maha, Anu, and Ati Yoga.
Maha;maha;short for Mahayoga;the first of the three inner tantras: Maha, Anu, and Ati Yoga.
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Valley of Birches, residence of Marpa the Translator, presently in Lhodrak county in southern Tibet.
Drowo;drowo;Valley of Birches, residence of Marpa the Translator, presently in Lhodrak county in southern Tibet.
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Usually known under the name Shantarakshita. The Indian pandita and abbot of Vikramashila in India and of Samye who ordained the first Tibetan monks.
Khenpo Bodhisattva;khenpo bodhisattva;Usually known under the name Shantarakshita. The Indian pandita and abbot of Vikramashila in India and of Samye who ordained the first Tibetan monks.
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(1816-1872) — master who attained rainbow body.
Nyagla Pema Dudul;nyagla pema dudul;(1816-1872) — master who attained rainbow body.
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famous pilgrimage site in Bhutan, ninety minutes drive from the capital Thimphu.
Paro;paro;famous pilgrimage site in Bhutan, ninety minutes drive from the capital Thimphu.
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language; dialectics; science of medicine; science of arts and crafts; religious philosophy.
five sciences;five sciences;language;dialectics;science of medicine;science of arts and crafts;religious philosophy.
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situated in Ganesh Himal, northwestern part of Nepal.
Nubri;nubri;situated in Ganesh Himal, northwestern part of Nepal.
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the hermitage on Mount Abum Rinchen Pungpa where Chimey Dorje spent the second half of his life; presently a nunnery and retreat center.
Dechen Ling;dechen ling;the hermitage on Mount Abum Rinchen Pungpa where Chimey Dorje spent the second half of his life;presently a nunnery and retreat center.
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Trisong Deutsen;trisong deutsen;''see'' King Trisong Deutsen.
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one of the main Kagyu monasteries in Nangchen; seat of the Sangye Nyenpa incarnations, Chimey and Tenga Rinpoches.
Benchen monastery;benchen monastery;one of the main Kagyu monasteries in Nangchen;seat of the Sangye Nyenpa incarnations, Chimey and Tenga Rinpoches.
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kingdom in ancient India; believed to be identical with Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Sahor;sahor;kingdom in ancient India;believed to be identical with Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches paternal grandfather.
Orgyen Chöpel;orgyen chöpel;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoches paternal grandfather.
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famous palace of the Dalai Lamas and the landmark of Lhasa.
Potala;potala;famous palace of the Dalai Lamas and the landmark of Lhasa.
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a Sakya teacher from the Ngor monastery.
Kangsar Khenpo;kangsar khenpo;a Sakya teacher from the Ngor monastery.
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(Zurmang), refers in ''Blazing Splendor'' to the Namgyal Tse in east Nangchen near Tsikey monastery.
Surmang monastery;surmang monastery;(Zurmang), refers in ''Blazing Splendor'' to the Namgyal Tse in east Nangchen near Tsikey monastery.
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ethereal form, beyond the confines of a material body.
wisdom-body;wisdom-body;ethereal form, beyond the confines of a material body.
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body is deity, voice is mantra, and mind is samadhi.
view of the inner yogas;view of the inner yogas;body is deity, voice is mantra, and mind is samadhi.
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one of the four major schools of Buddhism in Tibet; began in the eleventh century when Drogmi Lotsawa 993-1050), disciple of the Indian master Virupa, brought his teachings back to Tibet.
Sakya lineage;sakya lineage;one of the four major schools of Buddhism in Tibet;began in the eleventh century when Drogmi Lotsawa 993-1050), disciple of the Indian master Virupa, brought his teachings back to Tibet.
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chief disciple and successor of Manjushrimitra in the lineage of the Dzogchen teachings; born in Khotan; his disciples were four outstanding masters: Jnanasutra, Vimalamitra, Padmasambhava and the Tibetan translator Vairochana; the latter three were responsible for bringing the canonical scriptures of Dzogchen to Tibet.
Shri Singha;shri singha;chief disciple and successor of Manjushrimitra in the lineage of the Dzogchen teachings;born in Khotan;his disciples were four outstanding masters: Jnanasutra, Vimalamitra, Padmasambhava and the Tibetan translator Vairochana;the latter three were responsible for bringing the canonical scriptures of Dzogchen to Tibet.
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see Bomta Khenpo; Kangsar Khenpo; Karmey Khenpo; Khenpo Bodhisattva.
Khenpo;khenpo;see Bomta Khenpo;Kangsar Khenpo;Karmey Khenpo;Khenpo Bodhisattva.
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Great Bliss Master, a peaceful form of Padmasambhava, usually depicted as wearing the pandita hat and with hands in equanimity.
Guru Mahasukha;guru mahasukha;Great Bliss Master, a peaceful form of Padmasambhava, usually depicted as wearing the pandita hat and with hands in equanimity.
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monastery adjacent to the royal palace in Nangchen; seat of the Trulshik Adeu and Tsoknyi incarnations.
Tsechu;tsechu;monastery adjacent to the royal palace in Nangchen;seat of the Trulshik Adeu and Tsoknyi incarnations.
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sacred remains of a master's body, either before or after cremation. Sometimes the entire body was embalmed an enshrined in a stupa, as was the case with Chokgyur Lingpa.
kudung;kudung;sacred remains of a master's body, either before or after cremation. Sometimes the entire body was embalmed an enshrined in a stupa, as was the case with Chokgyur Lingpa.
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founded by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche at the great stupa of Boudhanath in Nepal; abbot and vajra master are Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Chokling Rinpoche.
Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery;ka-nying shedrub ling monastery;founded by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche at the great stupa of Boudhanath in Nepal;abbot and vajra master are Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Chokling Rinpoche.
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lama of Chinese descent who was the custodian of the Great Stupa of Boudhanath.
Chini Lama;chini lama;lama of Chinese descent who was the custodian of the Great Stupa of Boudhanath.
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Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's grandson; Tsikey Chokling's oldest son. ''See also'' Sey Phakchok.
Phakchok;phakchok;Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's grandson;Tsikey Chokling's oldest son. ''See also'' Sey Phakchok.
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Karma Gyaltsen;karma gyaltsen;Kyungtrul Kargyam's main name.
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The conferring of power or authorization to practice the Vajrayana teachings, the indispensable entrance door to tantric practice. Empowerment gives control over one's innate vajra body, vajra speech and vajra mind and the authority to regard forms as deity, sounds as mantra and thoughts as wisdom.
empowerment;empowerment;The conferring of power or authorization to practice the Vajrayana teachings, the indispensable entrance door to tantric practice. Empowerment gives control over one's innate vajra body, vajra speech and vajra mind and the authority to regard forms as deity, sounds as mantra and thoughts as wisdom.
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Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo's (Old Khyentse) tertön title, given by Padmasambhava.
Pema Ösel Do-Ngak Lingpa;pema ösel do-ngak lingpa;Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo's (Old Khyentse) tertön title, given by Padmasambhava.
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''(Path and Fruit)'' vital teachings of the Sakya tradition that come from the India master Virupa.
Lamdrey;lamdrey;''(Path and Fruit)'' vital teachings of the Sakya tradition that come from the India master Virupa.
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revelation directly within the mind of a great master, without the need for a terma of material substance. The teachings revealed in this way were implanted within the 'indestructible sphere' at the time when the master in a former life was one of Padmasambhava's disciples.
mind treasure or terma;mind treasure or terma;revelation directly within the mind of a great master, without the need for a terma of material substance. The teachings revealed in this way were implanted within the 'indestructible sphere' at the time when the master in a former life was one of Padmasambhava's disciples.
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an exclamation used in Chö practice; same as PHAT but with different pronunciation.
phey;phey;an exclamation used in Chö practice;same as PHAT but with different pronunciation.
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the Jowo Rinpoche or Jowo Shakyamuni in the Jokhang, the main temple of Lhasa originally called Rasa Trulnang Temple. This statue is said to have been made while Buddha Shakyamuni was still alive and personally blessed by him.
Jowo;jowo;the Jowo Rinpoche or Jowo Shakyamuni in the Jokhang, the main temple of Lhasa originally called Rasa Trulnang Temple. This statue is said to have been made while Buddha Shakyamuni was still alive and personally blessed by him.
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state of meditation or equanimity; often opposed to post-meditation, the state of involvement in daily activities.
composure;composure;state of meditation or equanimity;often opposed to post-meditation, the state of involvement in daily activities.
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third of the three inner tantras; emphasizes, according to Jamgön Kongtrul the First, the view that liberation is attained through growing accustomed to insight into the nature of primordial enlightenment, free from accepting and rejecting, hope and fear. The more common word for Ati Yoga nowadays is 'Dzogchen' the Great Perfection.
Ati or Ati Yoga;third of the three inner tantras;emphasizes, according to Jamgön Kongtrul the First, the view that liberation is attained through growing accustomed to insight into the nature of primordial enlightenment, free from accepting and rejecting, hope and fear. The more common word for Ati Yoga nowadays is 'Dzogchen' the Great Perfection.
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important protector of the Nyingma teachings, regarded as a bodhisattva on the eighth level; name of mountain range north of Lhasa.
Nyenchen Tanglha;nyenchen tanglha;important protector of the Nyingma teachings, regarded as a bodhisattva on the eighth level;name of mountain range north of Lhasa.
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