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A 'dzoms rgyal sras rig 'dzin 'gyur me rdo rje;Dodrupchen, 3rd;Ricard, M.;Kun bzang dpal ldan;Nyoshul Khenpo;Dpal sprul rin po che
The long lineage of the scriptures that have been transmitted without interruption from master to disciple, from the primordial Buddha, Samantabhadra, through Guru Padmasambhava and other great Vidyadharas (Awareness Holders) up to our time.
bka' ma;Kahma;kahma;The long lineage of the scriptures that have been transmitted without interruption from master to disciple, from the primordial Buddha, Samantabhadra, through Guru Padmasambhava and other great Vidyadharas (Awareness Holders) up to our time.
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A deity who is the wrathful form of Manjushri. ''Yamantaka'' means "destroyer of Yama," the embodiment of death.
gshin rje gshed;Yamantaka;A deity who is the wrathful form of Manjushri. ''Yamantaka'' means "destroyer of Yama," the embodiment of death.
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The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Taking refuge in the Three Jewels marks the entry into the Buddhist path and distinguishes one as a Buddhist.
Three Jewels;three jewels;The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Taking refuge in the Three Jewels marks the entry into the Buddhist path and distinguishes one as a Buddhist.
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The title in the Geluk school for one who holds a high degree in Buddhist scholarship, comparable to a doctorate.
dge bshes;Geshe;geshe;The title in the Geluk school for one who holds a high degree in Buddhist scholarship, comparable to a doctorate.
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A term commonly used to refer to spiritual practice. ''Yoga'' literally means "joining" or "union" with the natural state of the mind.
rnal 'byor;yoga;naljor;naljor;A term commonly used to refer to spiritual practice. ''Yoga'' literally means "joining" or "union" with the natural state of the mind.
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When they die, accomplished practitioners of the Great Perfection sometimes gradually dissolve their body into rainbow light, leaving behind nothing but their hair and nails (which are considered to be "dead" parts of the body).
'ja' lus;rainbow body;rainbow body;When they die, accomplished practitioners of the Great Perfection sometimes gradually dissolve their body into rainbow light, leaving behind nothing but their hair and nails (which are considered to be "dead" parts of the body).
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Accomplishing the Pureland, a practice for taking rebirth in Sukhavati, Amitabha's Buddhafield of Great Bliss.
shing sgrub;shingdrup;shingdrup;Accomplishing the Pureland, a practice for taking rebirth in Sukhavati, Amitabha's Buddhafield of Great Bliss.
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A title for a person, mostly in the Nyingma, Sakya, and Kagyu traditions, who has completed the major course of nine to twelve years of studying traditional Buddhist philosophy, logic, Vinaya, and other subjects, and afterward has been authorized to teach. This title can also refer to the abbot of a monastery of any of the four traditions or the preceptor from whom one receives ordination.
mkhan po;Khenpo;khenpo;A title for a person, mostly in the Nyingma, Sakya, and Kagyu traditions, who has completed the major course of nine to twelve years of studying traditional Buddhist philosophy, logic, Vinaya, and other subjects, and afterward has been authorized to teach. This title can also refer to the abbot of a monastery of any of the four traditions or the preceptor from whom one receives ordination.
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The common term for Buddhist doctrine. It comes from the Sanksrit dhr, which means "holding", as the dharma can "hold" beings out of samsara and ignorance. Altogether, there are ten recognized meanings for this term. In its widest sense it means all that can be known. In this text, the term is used exclusively to indicate the teaching of the Buddha. It has two aspects: the dharma of transmission, namely the teachings that are actually given, and the dharma of realization, or the states of wisdom that are attained through the application of the teachings.
chos;dharma;chö;chö;The common term for Buddhist doctrine. It comes from the Sanksrit dhr, which means "holding", as the dharma can "hold" beings out of samsara and ignorance. Altogether, there are ten recognized meanings for this term. In its widest sense it means all that can be known. In this text, the term is used exclusively to indicate the teaching of the Buddha. It has two aspects: the dharma of transmission, namely the teachings that are actually given, and the dharma of realization, or the states of wisdom that are attained through the application of the teachings.
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A Dzogchen practice relating to the realization of spontaneous presence of pure awareness.
thod rgal;direct crossing;direct crossing;thögal;thögal;A Dzogchen practice relating to the realization of spontaneous presence of pure awareness.
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The section of the Buddha's teaching (Tripitaka) that deals with discipline, and in particular with the vows of monastic ordination.
Vinaya;The section of the Buddha's teaching (Tripitaka) that deals with discipline, and in particular with the vows of monastic ordination.
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A practice consisting of visualizing the guru, making prayers and requests for blessing, receiving these blessings, and merging the mind in the guru's enlightened wisdom-mind. It is the final part of the preliminary practices (''ngöndro'') of the Vajrayana and is considered to be the quintessence of all subsequent practice.
Guru Yoga;A practice consisting of visualizing the guru, making prayers and requests for blessing, receiving these blessings, and merging the mind in the guru's enlightened wisdom-mind. It is the final part of the preliminary practices (''ngöndro'') of the Vajrayana and is considered to be the quintessence of all subsequent practice.
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A title used for a particularly learned scholar.
mkhan chen;great khenpo;great khenpo;Khenchen;khenchen;A title used for a particularly learned scholar.
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The representation of wisdom in female form. There are wisdom dakinis, who have complete realization, and worldly dakinis, who possess various spiritual powers.
dakini;khandro;khandro;The representation of wisdom in female form. There are wisdom dakinis, who have complete realization, and worldly dakinis, who possess various spiritual powers.
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One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Geluk school was founded by Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) as a reformation of the tradition of Atisha Dipamkara. Also spelled ''Gelug''. An adherent of the Geluk school is called a Gelukpa.
dge lugs;Geluk;geluk;One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Geluk school was founded by Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) as a reformation of the tradition of Atisha Dipamkara. Also spelled ''Gelug''. An adherent of the Geluk school is called a Gelukpa.
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One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. An adherent of the Kagyu school is called a Kagyupa.
bka' brgyud;Kagyu;kagyu;One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. An adherent of the Kagyu school is called a Kagyupa.
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A master of high attainment in the Vajrayana. The Eight Great Vidyadharas were tantric siddhas from India.
rig 'dzin;awareness holder;awareness holder;vidyadhara;rigdzin;rigdzin;A master of high attainment in the Vajrayana. The Eight Great Vidyadharas were tantric siddhas from India.
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prajnaparamita;The transcendent perfection of wisdom.
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The Tibetan version of the Indian Buddhist canon (Skt. Tripitaka), that fills 103 volumes in the Derge edition, containing the Buddha's teachings in both sutras and tantras.
bka' 'gyur;Kangyur;kangyur;The Tibetan version of the Indian Buddhist canon (Skt. Tripitaka), that fills 103 volumes in the Derge edition, containing the Buddha's teachings in both sutras and tantras.
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The mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. The most popular mantra in Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the six-syllable mantra. ''Hung'' is the Tibetan pronunciation of Sanskrit ''hum''.
Om mani padme hung;om mani padme hung;The mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. The most popular mantra in Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the six-syllable mantra. ''Hung'' is the Tibetan pronunciation of Sanskrit ''hum''.
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A three-sided ritual dagger, such as that held by the deity Vajrakilaya. It symbolizes the transformation of the three main mental poisons (''kleshas'') into the three ''kayas'' (bodies or dimensions) of buddhahood and the cutting of all outer, inner, and secret obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
phur ba;kilaya;phurba;phurba;A three-sided ritual dagger, such as that held by the deity Vajrakilaya. It symbolizes the transformation of the three main mental poisons (''kleshas'') into the three ''kayas'' (bodies or dimensions) of buddhahood and the cutting of all outer, inner, and secret obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
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Advanced yogic teachings including practice of the subtle channels, energies, and essences.
rtsa rlung;nadi-vayu;tsalung;tsalung;Advanced yogic teachings including practice of the subtle channels, energies, and essences.
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The ''paramitas'', or transcendent perfections, are six activities that form the practice of the bodhisattva path: generosity, ethical discipline, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom. It is said that the five first paramitas are all meant to accomplish the sixth, the perfection of wisdom. ''Paramita'' literally means "gone to the other shore," having transcended samsara and attained nirvana. Compared to ordinary "perfections," they are said to be transcendent inasmuch as their practice is free from grasping at the notions of subject, object, and action.
paramita;The ''paramitas'', or transcendent perfections, are six activities that form the practice of the bodhisattva path: generosity, ethical discipline, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom. It is said that the five first paramitas are all meant to accomplish the sixth, the perfection of wisdom. ''Paramita'' literally means "gone to the other shore," having transcended samsara and attained nirvana. Compared to ordinary "perfections," they are said to be transcendent inasmuch as their practice is free from grasping at the notions of subject, object, and action.
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"Treasure master", or revealer of terma. Aterton experiences visions or signs indicating how and where to discover his or her destined terma. Many such treasure masters have appeared throughout the centuries, down to the present day. ''See also'' terma.
gter ston;tertön;tertön;"Treasure master", or revealer of terma. Aterton experiences visions or signs indicating how and where to discover his or her destined terma. Many such treasure masters have appeared throughout the centuries, down to the present day. ''See also'' terma.
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The subtle "wind," or energy, that circulates through the spiritual channels, or nadis.
rlung;prana;lung;lung;The subtle "wind," or energy, that circulates through the spiritual channels, or nadis.
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A novice monk, who vows to abide by thirtythree basic rules of behavior, one of which is celibacy for life. ''See also'' gelong.
dge tshul;shramanera;getsul;getsul;A novice monk, who vows to abide by thirtythree basic rules of behavior, one of which is celibacy for life. ''See also'' gelong.
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A great ''siddha'', an advanced practitioner who has attained the supreme accomplishment, which is enlightenment. A famous work by the I2th-c. Indian scholar Abhayadatta recounts the lives of eighty-four ''mahasiddhas'' of ancient India.
mahasiddha;A great ''siddha'', an advanced practitioner who has attained the supreme accomplishment, which is enlightenment. A famous work by the I2th-c. Indian scholar Abhayadatta recounts the lives of eighty-four ''mahasiddhas'' of ancient India.
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(1) contemplating the rarity and preciousness of human fife, (2) impermanence and death, (3) karma, or cause and effect, and (4) the defects or shortcomings of samsara.
four thoughts that turn the mind to dharma
bio ldog rnam bzhi;four thoughts that turn the mind to dharma;four thoughts that turn the mind to dharma;lodok namshyi;lodok namshyi;(1) contemplating the rarity and preciousness of human fife, (2) impermanence and death, (3) karma, or cause and effect, and (4) the defects or shortcomings of samsara.
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The essence-energy carried by prana as it flows through the nadis.
thig le;bindu;tigle;tigle;The essence-energy carried by prana as it flows through the nadis.
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Five destructive emotions (Skt. ''klesha'') that are the causes of suffering: ignorance (confusion), attachment, aversion (hatred, anger, etc.), jealousy, and pride.
five poisons;five poisons;Five destructive emotions (Skt. ''klesha'') that are the causes of suffering: ignorance (confusion), attachment, aversion (hatred, anger, etc.), jealousy, and pride.
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An important cycle of teachings and practice in the Nyingma tradition that were rediscovered by Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa as a mind treasure.
klong chen snying thig;Heart Essence of the Great Expanse;heart essence of the great expanse;Longchen Nyingthig;longchen nyingthig;An important cycle of teachings and practice in the Nyingma tradition that were rediscovered by Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa as a mind treasure.
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One of the three bodies (''kayas'') of the Buddha, the nirmanakaya ("manifestation body") is the manifestation in physical form.
nirmanakaya;tulku;tulku;One of the three bodies (''kayas'') of the Buddha, the nirmanakaya ("manifestation body") is the manifestation in physical form.
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The main deity upon which a Vajrayana practitioner focuses.
yi dam;tutelary deity;tutelary deity;ishtadevata;yidam;yidam;The main deity upon which a Vajrayana practitioner focuses.
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"Revealed treasure". (When capitalized, ''Terma'' refers to the tradition or the body of terma literature.) When Padmasambhava gave empowerments and teachings to his main disciples, he entrusted specific teachings to each one. These teachings were miraculously hidden in various places—temples, images, the sky (i.e., a parchment falls from the sky into the terton's hand), rocks, and lakes. Those found in nature are called earth treasures (sa gter). He foretold that in future incarnations these disciples would reveal (find) these hidden teachings and share them for the benefit of beings. These incarnations are known as ''tertöns''. In the case of "mind treasures" (dgongs gter), the hidden teachings are not physically unearthed but arise in the tertön's mind by the blessings of Padmasambhava. When a terma is called "rediscovered" (yang gter), this means it was first concealed by Guru Padmasambhava and then found by a tertön. When a terma is called "re-extracted," it means that it was (i) hidden by Padmasambhava and (2) rediscovered or revealed by a first terton, who then realized that the time was not suitable and hid the treasure again; it was then (3) revealed a second time by a later tertön, who shared it with others. We could also call this a "twice-discovered" terma.
gter ma;terma;terma;"Revealed treasure". (When capitalized, ''Terma'' refers to the tradition or the body of terma literature.) When Padmasambhava gave empowerments and teachings to his main disciples, he entrusted specific teachings to each one. These teachings were miraculously hidden in various places—temples, images, the sky (i.e., a parchment falls from the sky into the terton's hand), rocks, and lakes. Those found in nature are called earth treasures (sa gter). He foretold that in future incarnations these disciples would reveal (find) these hidden teachings and share them for the benefit of beings. These incarnations are known as ''tertöns''. In the case of "mind treasures" (dgongs gter), the hidden teachings are not physically unearthed but arise in the tertön's mind by the blessings of Padmasambhava. When a terma is called "rediscovered" (yang gter), this means it was first concealed by Guru Padmasambhava and then found by a tertön. When a terma is called "re-extracted," it means that it was (i) hidden by Padmasambhava and (2) rediscovered or revealed by a first terton, who then realized that the time was not suitable and hid the treasure again;it was then (3) revealed a second time by a later tertön, who shared it with others. We could also call this a "twice-discovered" terma.
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One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Nyingma school is the oldest. An adherent of the Nyingma school is called a Nyingmapa.
raying ma;Nyingma;nyingma;One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The Nyingma school is the oldest. An adherent of the Nyingma school is called a Nyingmapa.
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de gshegs snying po;buddha nature;buddha nature;tathagatagarbha
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The Great Perfection, the highest view according to the Nyingma tradition.
Atiyoga;Dzogchen;dzogchen;The Great Perfection, the highest view according to the Nyingma tradition.
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One of the three bodies (''kayas'') of the Buddha. Part of the sambhogakaya can only be apprehended by fully enlightened Buddhas, and part of it can be apprehended by highly realized practitioners still on the path.
enjoyment body;enjoyment body;sambhogakaya;One of the three bodies (''kayas'') of the Buddha. Part of the sambhogakaya can only be apprehended by fully enlightened Buddhas, and part of it can be apprehended by highly realized practitioners still on the path.
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A realized being who assumes a modest appearances and who escapes the notice of most people. The term applies to both Patrul Rinpoche and Rogza Sonam Paige, among others. Hidden yogis can also be hermits who live in remote places and whose spiritual accomplishments remain unknown.
hidden yogi;hidden yogi;A realized being who assumes a modest appearances and who escapes the notice of most people. The term applies to both Patrul Rinpoche and Rogza Sonam Paige, among others. Hidden yogis can also be hermits who live in remote places and whose spiritual accomplishments remain unknown.
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The teachings and practices based on the tantras. Also called Mantrayana. The Vajrayana is said to be meant for individuals ofthe sharpest faculties, since it is very profound, and to be endowed with many skillful means to reach enlightenment swiftly and with ease. It is also called the "resultant vehicle," since the result of the path (buddhahood) is already present in the ground as the buddha nature that dwells in every sentient being and is used on the path through recognizing the basic nature of mind.
diamond vehicle;diamond vehicle;Vajrayana;The teachings and practices based on the tantras. Also called Mantrayana. The Vajrayana is said to be meant for individuals ofthe sharpest faculties, since it is very profound, and to be endowed with many skillful means to reach enlightenment swiftly and with ease. It is also called the "resultant vehicle," since the result of the path (buddhahood) is already present in the ground as the buddha nature that dwells in every sentient being and is used on the path through recognizing the basic nature of mind.
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rten 'brel;auspicious coincidence;auspicious coincidence;pratitya-samutpada;tendrel;tendrel
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Physical yoga exercises combined with visualization focused on spiritual channels (Skt. ''nadi''), winds (Skt. ''prana'' or ''vayu'') and essences (Skt. ''bindu''; Tib. ''tigle'' / tig le).
'phrul 'khor;trulkhor;trulkhor;Physical yoga exercises combined with visualization focused on spiritual channels (Skt. ''nadi''), winds (Skt. ''prana'' or ''vayu'') and essences (Skt. ''bindu'';Tib. ''tigle'' / tig le).
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The buddha who is the "lord of all mandalas" and embodies the forty-two peaceful and fifty-eight wrathful deities. The sadhana of Vajrasattva and recitation of his mantra are practiced for the purification of negative thoughts, words, and actions.
Vajrasattva;The buddha who is the "lord of all mandalas" and embodies the forty-two peaceful and fifty-eight wrathful deities. The sadhana of Vajrasattva and recitation of his mantra are practiced for the purification of negative thoughts, words, and actions.
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The seal of the absolute nature of all phenomena. The term is used for the instructions and practice of the highest teachings of the Kagyu tradition
Great Seal;great seal;Mahamudra;The seal of the absolute nature of all phenomena. The term is used for the instructions and practice of the highest teachings of the Kagyu tradition
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One of the Six Yogas of Naropa, tummo is the practice of the inner heat, and involves mastery of channels (Tib. ''tsa''), prana (''lung''), and essences (''tigle'').
gtum mo;"wild one",referring to the inner fire of wisdom;"wild one",referring to the inner fire of wisdom;chandali;tummo;tummo;One of the Six Yogas of Naropa, tummo is the practice of the inner heat, and involves mastery of channels (Tib. ''tsa''), prana (''lung''), and essences (''tigle'').
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One of the eight vidyadharas and a great Indian master of the eighth century. He taught widely in Tibet and was the main Indian pandita who oversaw the translation of Buddhist texts from Sanskrit into Tibetan at Samye Monastery under the patronage of King Trisong Detsen. The particular Dzogchen lineage that he initiated is known as the Vima Nyingthig.
Vimalamitra;One of the eight vidyadharas and a great Indian master of the eighth century. He taught widely in Tibet and was the main Indian pandita who oversaw the translation of Buddhist texts from Sanskrit into Tibetan at Samye Monastery under the patronage of King Trisong Detsen. The particular Dzogchen lineage that he initiated is known as the Vima Nyingthig.
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An accomplished practitioner or adept who has attained the siddhis, or accomplishments. See also mahasiddha.
siddha;An accomplished practitioner or adept who has attained the siddhis, or accomplishments. See also mahasiddha.
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A Dzogchen practice concerned with "cutting through" the solidity of clinging to reveal primordial purity.
khregs chod;trekchö;trekchö;A Dzogchen practice concerned with "cutting through" the solidity of clinging to reveal primordial purity.
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A series of vows or pledges, related to body, speech, and mind. In the Vajrayana, samayas are sacred links between teacher and disciple, as well as among disciples. When these vows are kept, spiritual realization is assured. When they are broken, major obstacles and suffering obstruct further progress on the path.
dam tshig;samaya;damtsik;damtsik;A series of vows or pledges, related to body, speech, and mind. In the Vajrayana, samayas are sacred links between teacher and disciple, as well as among disciples. When these vows are kept, spiritual realization is assured. When they are broken, major obstacles and suffering obstruct further progress on the path.
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Text written in symbolic letters, said to be used by the dakinis, which can only be read by certain treasure revealers (tertöns).
dakini script;dakini script;Text written in symbolic letters, said to be used by the dakinis, which can only be read by certain treasure revealers (tertöns).
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A ritual object composed of a variety of substances, such as flour, clay, or precious substances. Depending on the context, the torma is considered as an offering, a symbolic representation of a yidam deity, a vehicle of blessings, or a weapon for dispelling obstacles.
gtor ma;torma;torma;A ritual object composed of a variety of substances, such as flour, clay, or precious substances. Depending on the context, the torma is considered as an offering, a symbolic representation of a yidam deity, a vehicle of blessings, or a weapon for dispelling obstacles.
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A practice of training (sbyong) the mind (''io''/bio) and cultivating relative and absolute bodhichitta with the use of short phrases, or slogans, as taught by Atisha in his Seven-Point Mind Training and other eminent Kadam masters. Later, numerous ''lojong'' slogans were written by masters of all schools.
bio sbyong;lojong;lojong;A practice of training (sbyong) the mind (''io''/bio) and cultivating relative and absolute bodhichitta with the use of short phrases, or slogans, as taught by Atisha in his Seven-Point Mind Training and other eminent Kadam masters. Later, numerous ''lojong'' slogans were written by masters of all schools.
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A sacred feast or ritual of fering in tantric Buddhism in which oblations of food and drink are blessed as the elixir of wisdom and offered to the yidam deity as well as to the mandala of one's own body.
tshogs;ganachakra;A sacred feast or ritual of fering in tantric Buddhism in which oblations of food and drink are blessed as the elixir of wisdom and offered to the yidam deity as well as to the mandala of one's own body.
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A tantric practitioner. In this book ''yogi'' refers to someone who has already attained stability in the natural state of mind and is proficient in the practices based on ''nadis'', ''pranas'', and ''bindus''.
rnal 'byor pa;yogi;naljorpa;naljorpa;A tantric practitioner. In this book ''yogi'' refers to someone who has already attained stability in the natural state of mind and is proficient in the practices based on ''nadis'', ''pranas'', and ''bindus''.
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A kind of meditation meant to achieve inner calm, through cultivating a mind that is stable, clear, and quiet.
shamatha;A kind of meditation meant to achieve inner calm, through cultivating a mind that is stable, clear, and quiet.
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A ritual performed at the moment of death, either by a lama or by a dying practitioner, for the transference of consciousness to a buddhafield where enlightenment will ultimately be attained. In its quintessential form, it consists in merging with the Guru's enlightened mind at the time of death. Phowa is also practiced during one's lifetime, combined with a longevity practice, as a training to be fully applied at the time ofdeath.
'pho ba;phowa;phowa;A ritual performed at the moment of death, either by a lama or by a dying practitioner, for the transference of consciousness to a buddhafield where enlightenment will ultimately be attained. In its quintessential form, it consists in merging with the Guru's enlightened mind at the time of death. Phowa is also practiced during one's lifetime, combined with a longevity practice, as a training to be fully applied at the time ofdeath.
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A monument often containing relics of Buddhist saints, as well as mandalas, hundred of thousands of mantras, sacred books, and earth from various sacred places. Stupas symbolize the enlightened mind of the buddhas, while statues symbolize the enlightened body and books symbolize the enlightened speech. There are many kinds ofstupas, which are all built according to well-defined proportions. It is said that they bring great benefit to the land where they are built and contribute to reducing conflicts, famines, and other causes of suffering throughout the world.
mchod rten;stupa;chörten;chörten;A monument often containing relics of Buddhist saints, as well as mandalas, hundred of thousands of mantras, sacred books, and earth from various sacred places. Stupas symbolize the enlightened mind of the buddhas, while statues symbolize the enlightened body and books symbolize the enlightened speech. There are many kinds ofstupas, which are all built according to well-defined proportions. It is said that they bring great benefit to the land where they are built and contribute to reducing conflicts, famines, and other causes of suffering throughout the world.
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A world or dimension manifested by a buddha or great bodhisattva through the spontaneous qualities of his or her realization. In a pure land, beings can progress toward enlightenment without falling back into the lower realms of samsara. Also called a buddhafield.
zhing khams;pure land;pure land;zhingkham;zhingkham;A world or dimension manifested by a buddha or great bodhisattva through the spontaneous qualities of his or her realization. In a pure land, beings can progress toward enlightenment without falling back into the lower realms of samsara. Also called a buddhafield.
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One of the three bodies (''kayas'') of the Buddha, the dharmakaya is the formless body of enlightened qualities and the absolute dimension of enlightenment.
dharmakaya;One of the three bodies (''kayas'') of the Buddha, the dharmakaya is the formless body of enlightened qualities and the absolute dimension of enlightenment.
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The Tibetan translation of the Sanskrit ''nirmanakaya'', lit. "manifested body"; also called an emanation. A term and honorific title for a reincarnation of a recognized lama or deity. It is not uncommon that several tulkus of the same master may be recognized in the same time period, since reincarnation is not considered to be the incarnation of an autonomous, truly existing self, but rather the continuation of a stream of wisdom and compassion that can manifest in manifold ways to benefit beings as needed.
sprul sku;tulku;tulku;The Tibetan translation of the Sanskrit ''nirmanakaya'', lit. "manifested body";also called an emanation. A term and honorific title for a reincarnation of a recognized lama or deity. It is not uncommon that several tulkus of the same master may be recognized in the same time period, since reincarnation is not considered to be the incarnation of an autonomous, truly existing self, but rather the continuation of a stream of wisdom and compassion that can manifest in manifold ways to benefit beings as needed.
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The wish to attain buddhahood, the enlightened state, for the sake of all sentient beings.
bodhichitta;The wish to attain buddhahood, the enlightened state, for the sake of all sentient beings.
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The three collections of the Buddha's teachings: the Vinaya, Sutra, and Abhidharma. These are the early teachings and dialogues of the Buddha, originally in the Pali language.
three baskets;three baskets;Tripitaka;The three collections of the Buddha's teachings: the Vinaya, Sutra, and Abhidharma. These are the early teachings and dialogues of the Buddha, originally in the Pali language.
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An epithet of the Buddha. In the plural, buddhas.
Victorious One;victorious one;Jina;An epithet of the Buddha. In the plural, buddhas.
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The word ''samadhi'' can be understood according the Buddhist inter pretation as "concentration" or "unification of mind." The Tibetan translation, ''ting gne dzin'' (ting nges 'dzin), means "holding on to what is profound and certain," referring to a deep and perfectly focused meditation. One also speaks of tsechik ting nge dzin (rtse gcig ting nges 'dzin), or "single-pointed concentration".
samadhi;The word ''samadhi'' can be understood according the Buddhist inter pretation as "concentration" or "unification of mind." The Tibetan translation, ''ting gne dzin'' (ting nges 'dzin), means "holding on to what is profound and certain," referring to a deep and perfectly focused meditation. One also speaks of tsechik ting nge dzin (rtse gcig ting nges 'dzin), or "single-pointed concentration".
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The six realms of existence in which one takes rebirth, until liberation from samsara is attained. The three higher realms are the long-life god (''deva'') realm, the jealous god (''asura'') realm, and the human realm. The three lower realms are the animal realm, the hungry ghost (''preta'') realm, and the hell realm.
'khor ba rigs drug;six realms;six realms;The six realms of existence in which one takes rebirth, until liberation from samsara is attained. The three higher realms are the long-life god (''deva'') realm, the jealous god (''asura'') realm, and the human realm. The three lower realms are the animal realm, the hungry ghost (''preta'') realm, and the hell realm.
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Also known as Vajrakumara (Skt. Vajrakumara; Tib. Dorje Shönnu / rdo rje gzhon nu). One of the main wisdom deities practiced in the Nyingma tradition. Vajrakilaya is one of the Eight Herukas (bka' brgyad), who symbolize various aspects of enlightenment. The practice of Vajrakilaya, a wrathful deity associated with "enlightened activity," is considered to be one of the most powerful ways to dispel outer and inner obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
rdo rje phur pa;Vajrakilaya;Dorje Phurba;dorje phurba;Also known as Vajrakumara (Skt. Vajrakumara;Tib. Dorje Shönnu / rdo rje gzhon nu). One of the main wisdom deities practiced in the Nyingma tradition. Vajrakilaya is one of the Eight Herukas (bka' brgyad), who symbolize various aspects of enlightenment. The practice of Vajrakilaya, a wrathful deity associated with "enlightened activity," is considered to be one of the most powerful ways to dispel outer and inner obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
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The nonsectarian approach to the study and practice of the Eight Chariots of the Practice Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism: Nyingma, Kadam, Sakya, Kagyu, Shangpa, Chöd, Kalachakra, and Orgyen Nyendrub.
ris med;movement;movement;Rime;rime;The nonsectarian approach to the study and practice of the Eight Chariots of the Practice Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism: Nyingma, Kadam, Sakya, Kagyu, Shangpa, Chöd, Kalachakra, and Orgyen Nyendrub.
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One who has vanquished the enemies of afflictive emotion and realized the nonexistence of the personal self, and who is forever free from the sufferings of samsara. Arhatship is the goal of the teachings of the Root Vehicle, the Shravakayana or Hinayana.
arhat;One who has vanquished the enemies of afflictive emotion and realized the nonexistence of the personal self, and who is forever free from the sufferings of samsara. Arhatship is the goal of the teachings of the Root Vehicle, the Shravakayana or Hinayana.
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bshad grwa;shedra;shedra;Philosophical college.
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A fully ordained monk, who vows to abide by 253 rules of behavior. ''See also'' getsul.
dge long;bhikshu;gelong;gelong;A fully ordained monk, who vows to abide by 253 rules of behavior. ''See also'' getsul.
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The nadis are the spiritual-energy channels of the physical body.
tsa-rtsa;nadi;The nadis are the spiritual-energy channels of the physical body.
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One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. An adherent of the Sakya school is called a Sakyapa.
sa skya;Sakya;sakya;One of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism. An adherent of the Sakya school is called a Sakyapa.
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