Difference between revisions of "Four Nails"
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*4) the nail of activity which is the emanation and absorption of light rays {[[phro 'du phrin las kyi gzer]]} [RY] | *4) the nail of activity which is the emanation and absorption of light rays {[[phro 'du phrin las kyi gzer]]} [RY] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:38, 20 February 2006
Four Nails (gzer bzhi) - These are the four nails which control life-breath {srog sdom gzer bzhi} according to Yoga Tantra, namely,
- 1) the nail of unchanging intention {mi 'gyur dgongs pa'i gzer}
- 2) the nail of contemplation on the deity {ting 'dzin lha'i gzer}
- 3) the nail of mantra which is the nucleus {snying po sngags kyi gzer} and
- 4) the nail of activity which is the emanation and absorption of light rays {phro 'du phrin las kyi gzer} [RY]