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Bhairawa |
Bhairava-Skt. Chinese, Wei-lo-wa-chin-kang, Tibetan, hjigs-byed. One of the fearsome images found in the Chu Fo Pu-sa Sheng Hsiang Tsan. A deity which is adapted from the Hindu pantheon. |
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Bodhicitta |
- Sanskrit. The Sanskrit word for ;mind of enlightenment. Bodhi means enlightenment, and chitta means mind. There are two types of bodhichitta: conventional bodhichitta and ultimate bodhichitta. General speaking, the term bodhichitta refers to conventional bodhichitta, which is a primary mind motivated by great compassion that spontaneously seeks enlightenment to benefit all sentient beings. Conventional bodhichitta is of two types: aspiring bodhichitta and engaging bodhichitta. Ultimate bodhichitta is a wisdom motivated by conventional bodhichitta that directly realises emptiness, the ultimate nature of phenomena. |
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Charnel Grounds |
- the eight, (smasana; Tibetan, dur khrod. refer to endnote 15, the eight charnel grounds. |
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Citipati |
- Sanskrit, Chinese, Fen-chu-hu-fa, Tibetan, Dur-khrod-bdag-po. A pair of dancing skeletons who are enemies of thieves. Refer to endnote 2, Citipati or Kinkara. |
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Clear Light |
a manifest very subtle mind that perceives an appearance like clear, empty space. Refer to endnote 13. |
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Dakini |
Sanskrit. Chinese, K'ung-hsing fo-mu.Tibetan. Mkha'-'gro-ma. Also known as "cloud fairies," they are feminine divinities shown either calm or fierce, frequently with animal heads or as beautiful young girls, and are generally depicted nude in the alidhasana pose. Refer to endnote 9. |
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Heruka |
- Sanskrit, aka Trilokyaksepa, A terrifying emanation of Dhyani Buddha Aksobhya. In Tibet he is considered an Istadevatas. |
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Heruka Tantra |
The teachings of Heruka. |
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Kapala |
Sanskrit, Tibetan, thod-pa. It is a symbol that is frequently carried by dharmapalas filled with the blood of the enemies of religion, a tantric manifestation. |
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Khatanga |
A ritual object symbolising the sixty-two Deities of Heruka |
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Kinkara |
see Citipati. |
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Mandala |
a symmetrical diagram, concentrated about a centre and generally divided into four quadrants of equal size, it is built up of concentric circles and, or,squares possessing the same centre. Can be the celestial mansion in which a Tantric Deity abides, or in the environment or Deities of a Buddha Pure Land. Sometimes it is used to refer to the essence of an element. |
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Manifestation |
the action of manifesting; the fact of being manifested; the demonstration, revelation, or display of the existence, presence, qualities, or nature of some person or thing. (Oxford, 1993, p.1686) |
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Monograph |
a separate treatise on a single specialized topic (Oxford, 1993, p 1818) |
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Obstructions |
the action or an act obstructing something or someone; the condition of being obstructed; blockage of a bodily passage, a thing impeding or preventing passage or progress; an obstacle, a blockage. (Oxford, 1993, p.1970) |
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Samsara |
the cycle of uncontrolled death and rebirth, or the cycle of twelve dependent-related links. |
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Siddhi |
- Sanskrit, supernatural or magical powers acquired by meditation.(Oxford, 1993, p.2852) |
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Tantric |
Tantra, - Sanskrit, two types, Buddhist and Hindu. Systems of meditation with the use of ritual, highly cryptic in form, the meaning being handed down from Guru to student. Both symbolise the basic duality of manifestation in figures, in sculpture or in pictures, composed of some deity or aspect of reality with a female partner locked in sexual embrace. In the Hindu Tantras these Saktis represent the female power of the god, whereas in the Vajrayana or Buddhist Tantras the female represents Wisdom (Prajna) and the male is the active use or compassionate Skill in Means of that Wisdom. |
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Tantrica |
- a female practitioner of Tantra. |
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Thanka |
religious paintings, usually in tempura, of divinities. Hieratic in form, and produced on a rigid formula, they are often of very high craftsmanship and beauty of colour. They are used on the walls of Temples and Shrines as subjects for meditation and as banners. They can be rolled up and transported with ease. |
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Vajradhara |
Sanskrit. Mongolian: Ocirdara, Vacir bariqci, Vcir-dhar-a; Tibetan: Do-rje 'chang, rDo-rje hchan. The tantric manifestation of Sakyamuni Buddha. Refer to endnote 4. |
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Vajrayogini |
Sanskrit. Tibetan, rDo-rje-rnal - 'byor-ma. A terrifying goddess-form emanation of Dhyani Buddha Ratnasambhava. Refer to endnote 1. |
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Yoga tantra |
- a term used for various spiritual practices such as Guru yoga. |