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− | + | [[mi lus rin po che]] - Comprised of the eight freedoms and ten riches. | |
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+ | The ''freedoms'' are to avoid rebirth in the eight unfree states: | ||
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+ | 1-3) three lower realms, | ||
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+ | 4) a long-living god, | ||
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+ | 5) having wrong views, | ||
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+ | 6) a savage, | ||
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+ | 7) a mute, or | ||
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+ | 8) born in an age without buddhas. | ||
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+ | The ''riches'' are five from oneself and five from others. | ||
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+ | The ''five riches from oneself'' are: | ||
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+ | 1) to be a human, | ||
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+ | 2) centrally born, | ||
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+ | 3) with intact sense powers, | ||
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+ | 4) having unperverted livelihood and | ||
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+ | 5) faith in the right place. | ||
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+ | The ''five riches from others'' are: | ||
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+ | 1) [[a buddha]] appeared and | ||
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+ | 2) he taught the [[Dharma]], | ||
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+ | 3) the teachings remain and | ||
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+ | 4) have followers and | ||
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+ | 5) (teachers) who compassionately benefit others [RY] | ||
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+ | [[Category: Key Terms]] [[Category: Mahayana]] [[Category: Vajrayana]] [[Category: Tantra]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Tantric Deities]] [[Category: Teachings]] |
Latest revision as of 21:29, 4 February 2006
mi lus rin po che - Comprised of the eight freedoms and ten riches.
The freedoms are to avoid rebirth in the eight unfree states:
1-3) three lower realms,
4) a long-living god,
5) having wrong views,
6) a savage,
7) a mute, or
8) born in an age without buddhas.
The riches are five from oneself and five from others.
The five riches from oneself are:
1) to be a human,
2) centrally born,
3) with intact sense powers,
4) having unperverted livelihood and
5) faith in the right place.
The five riches from others are:
1) a buddha appeared and
2) he taught the Dharma,
3) the teachings remain and
4) have followers and
5) (teachers) who compassionately benefit others [RY]