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Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1578 + ([ārya Mahākās'yapa]. A close disciple of Buddha [ṡākyamuni] belonging to the Brahmin caste, he was the first patriach or successor of the Buddha and was responsible for reciting the Abhidharma teachings at the first Buddhist council.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1577 + ([ārya Upa li]. A close disciple of Buddha … [ārya Upa li]. A close disciple of Buddha [ṡākyamuni], and a\nbarber by caste and profession, who was renowned for his mastery of the Vinaya teachings. After Buddha [ṡākyamuni]'s passing away, he was responsible for reciting the Vinaya teachings at the first Buddhist council.a teachings at the first Buddhist council.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1576 + ([ārya] [nāgārjuna]The pioneer of the Madhyamika philosophy after Buddha [ṡākyamuni], who elucidated the subtlest profound view of emptiness.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1575 + ([ārya]/ A Noble Being. An exalted being; a superior. One who has attained the third path, the path of seeing, on which a person becomes a real [saṇgha] refuge.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1583 + ([āryadeva]. A direct disciple of [nāgārjuna] who defeated the famous Tirthika teacher [aṡvaghoṣa], a highly regarded scholar, in an open debate. Author of the Four Hundred Stanzas.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1584 + ([āryaṣṭāṅga mārga]/ The eight-fold Noble P … [āryaṣṭāṅga mārga]/ The eight-fold Noble Path.\n1. {yang dag pa'i lta ba/} [saṁyakdṛṣṭi]/ right view\n2. {yang dag pa'i rtog pa/} [sam`yaksaṁkalpa]/ right thought\n3. {yang dag pa'i ngag} [saṁyagvāk]/ right speech\n4. {yang dag pa'i rtsol ba/} [saṁyag vyāyama]/ right effort\n5. {yang dag pa'i 'tsho ba/} [saṁyagājīva]/ right livelihood\n6. {yang dag pa'i dran pa/} [saṁyaksmṛti]/ right mindfulness\n7. {yang dag pa'i ting nge 'dzin/} [saṁyaksamādhi]/ right concentration\n8. {yang dag pa'i las kyi mtha'/} [saṁyakkarmānta]/ right action.yi mtha'/} [saṁyakkarmānta]/ right action.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/159 + ([āyatana]/ Sources of perception; the senses and their respective objects.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/985 + ([āṡraya]/ 1. Basis; support; that upon which something relies. 2. A dependent basis such as our rebirth. 3. Ritual objects, icons, images, offerings, deities and representations of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2418 + ([āṡīrvāda]/ Benediction; recitation or expression of verses auspiciousness at the conclusion of a ceremony.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1705 + ([īṡvara]/ A. Mahadeva ([ṡiva]).\nB. Glory and power.\nC. Excellence.\nD. Powerful attainments ([siddhi]).)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1708 + ([īṡvara]/ The followers of [īṡvara]. A school of Hindu philosophy which asserts that the world and its inhabitants are created by the projected thought (blo-yi gyo-ba) of Isvara (Siva), who they believe to be permanent, omniscient and never changing.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1980 + ([ūṃākeṡa]/ Coiled hair, hair-treasure. A long coiled hair between the eyebrows of a Buddha; one of the thirty-two major marks of a Buddha (see {mtshan bzang po sum cu rtsa gnyis}).)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/994 + ([Раññа tarkavāda]/ The five schools of logic; the five schools of Hindu philosophy. 1){grangs can pa/}[Sāṁkhya] 2){rgyang 'phen pa/} [Lokāyata] 3){bye brag pa/}[Vaiṡeṣika]4){rig pa can pa/}[Vedāntika] 5){gcer bu pa/}[Nirgrantha])
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/285 + ([ḍākinī]/ sky-goer; sky-walker. Female cel … [ḍākinī]/ sky-goer; sky-walker. Female celestial beings capable of flying through space, residing in a pure land or within cyclic existence. In tantras dakinis are the class of female deities embodying the wisdom aspect of a practitioner who has attained the uncommon siddhi. A goddess born in the pure land of a Buddha is also known as Dakini. land of a Buddha is also known as Dakini.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/125 + ([ṛṣi Akṣapāda]/ Rishi Akshapada. Founder of the non-Buddhist school of philosophy called Nyaya (see {rig pa can pa}).)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1204 + ([ṛṣi]/ A Sage (Rishi); Lit. 'the righteous one'. Ancient vedic masters and practitioners; [mahārṣi] is used as an epithet for Buddha.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1926 + ([ṡabdābhiṣekha]/ Word initiation; word empowerment. The last of the four-fold initiation according to the highest yoga tantra in which the master introduces the state of union ([yuganada]) to his disciples.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2408 + ([ṡakyaprabha]/. An Indian pandit who was a direct disciple of [ācārya guṇaprabha]. He mastered the study of monastic discipline (vinaya) and wrote the Treatise on Novice Vows ({sa'aramanerika karika}).)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1934 + ([ṡalākā]/ Counting sticks. Sticks measuring about one foot, that\nare used in monasteries during the ritual ceremony for counting the number of monks entering a rainy season retreat.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2037 + ([ṡamatha vipaṡyana yuganaddha]/ Union of mental quiescence and penetrative insight meditation.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2028 + ([ṡamatha]/ Mental quiescence meditation; calm abiding meditation. A single-pointed meditative concentration developed through the techniques of settling the mind; a practice common to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1599 + ([ṡapta anuṡayāh]/ The seven subconscious m … [ṡapta anuṡayāh]/ The seven subconscious minds. The different subconscious experiences activated in conjunction with one's own experiences.\n1. {'dod pa'i 'dod chags kyi bag nyal/} subconscious attachment to the desire realm\n2. {khong khro'i bag nyal/} subconscious anger\n3. {srid pa'i 'dod chags kyi bag nyal/} subconscious attachment within [saṁsāra]\n4. {nga rgyal gyi bag nyal/} subconscious pride\n5. {ma rig pa'i bag nyal/} subconscious ignorance\n6. {lta ba'i bag nyal/} subconscious view\n7.{_the tshom gyi bag nyal/} subconscious doubt.e tshom gyi bag nyal/} subconscious doubt.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/153 + ([ṡaraṇa dāna]/ The generosity of giving protection; the way of giving protection to somebody afraid of or in a crucial situation. One of the three types of giving (see {sbyin pa rnam gsum}).)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2406 + ([ṡariputra]/ One of the two principal attendents of Buddha [ṡākyamuni] known for his wisdom and intelligence.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2313 + ([ṡarīra]/ Relic pills. Tiny grain-like pil … [ṡarīra]/ Relic pills. Tiny grain-like pills, sacred writings or physical remains of a saint or holy master, preserved at their cremation ground. Such relics are preserved in tombs and amulet boxes as objects of devotion and protection. There are three types:\n1. {gzungs kyi ringabasrel/} relics of sacred writing\n2. {dbu skra dang phyag sen sogs kyi ring bsrel/} relics of bodily parts such as hairs, nails, etc.\n3. {'phel gdung gi ring bsrel/} multiplied relics (see {'phel gdung}).\n1. {chos sku'i ring bsrel/} relics of dharmakaya\n2. {sku bal gyi ring bsrel/} relics of physical parts\n3. {sku gdung gi ring bsrel/} relics of the cremated body. ring bsrel/} relics of the cremated body.)

Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1045 + ([ṡastra]/Treatises; commentanal works; commentarial texts.)

Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2279 + ([ṡaṡaviṣāṇa]/ Rabbit's horn. A popular example illustrating non-existence.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/476 + ([ṡikṣamānā]/ A probationary novice nun. On … [ṡikṣamānā]/ A probationary novice nun. One of the seven types of individual liberation vow holders, who is a novice nun on two years probation before being ordained as a [bhikṣunī], observing the six root dharmas (see {rtsa ba'i chos drug}) and the six auxiliary dharmas (see {rjes mthun gyi chos drug}) in addition to her novice vows.hos drug}) in addition to her novice vows.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2623 + ([ṡikṣāsammuccaya]/ Compendium of Precepts. An important work by Acarya Santideva compiled from [mahāyāna] teachings dealing with moralities, vows and precepts. This complements his A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life ({spyod 'jug}).)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2146 + ([ṡilpanirmāṇakāya]/ Artisan emanation. A form of incarnate Buddha's emanation as artisans and master-craftsman in order to tame beings.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1157 + ([ṡraddha bala]/ The power of faith. One of the five powers of the thirty-seven auxiliaries to enlightenment (see {byang phyogs so bdun}); an overwhelming faith in the three jewels free of any obstacles that oppose faith.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1159 + ([ṡraddhendriya]/ Faculty of faith. One of the five faculties of the thirty-seven auxiliaries to enlightenment (see {byang phyogs so bdun}); an overwhelming conviction in the four noble truths.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1160 + ([ṡraddhā bhūmi]/ The ground of faith. The stage of a spiritual path where a practitioner is predominantly skillful in the practice of faith, efforts, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1158 + ([ṡraddhā dhanam]/ The wealth of faith. One of the seven possessions of the noble ones (see {'phags pa'i nor bdun}); the convinced faith in the law of causality which helps turning one's mind towards the dharma; analogous to a precious wheel.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/463 + ([ṡramaṇa]/ A practitioner of virtue. A gen … [ṡramaṇa]/ A practitioner of virtue. A general name for any person ordained as a novice monk or nun, or a fully ordained monk or nun or the whole [saṅgha], who have vowed to attain the state of liberation by means of observing the precepts of the individual liberation vows (pratimoksa) in his or her endeavour to eliminate delusions and pacify sufferings within [saṁsara].ns and pacify sufferings within [saṁsara].)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/468 + ([ṡramaṇera]/ A novice monk. A monk observing thirty-six precepts according to the pratimoksa vows (dge-tsul-gyi blang-'das so-drug).)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1121 + ([ṡruta cintā bhāvanā]/ The threefold practice of study, contemplation and meditation.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/856 + ([ṡrāvaka]/ A Hearer. Originally, those dis … [ṡrāvaka]/ A Hearer. Originally, those disciples of Buddha who actually listen to Buddha's teachings and also propagate these to others. Their goal is to achieve nirvana for themselves. The four noble truths and the twelve links of independent origination are their primary fields of study and practice.heir primary fields of study and practice.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/919 + ([ṡrāvastī]/ The capital of the kingdom of Kosala, where Buddha [ṡākyamuni] passed 25 rainy seasons. It is called the place where Buddha defeated the Heterodox teachers through miracles.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1459 + ([ṡrīmat vājradhāra]/ The glorious Vajra ma … [ṡrīmat vājradhāra]/ The glorious Vajra master. Vajra master in the secret mantra tradition fulfilling six qualities:\n1. {'khor ba'i chos rgyab tu dor ba/} one who has fully renounced samsaric concerns\n2. {'dod pa chung zhing chog shes pa/} one who is content with few desires\n3. {lag len la mkhas shing nyams myong yod pa/} one who is experienced in practice and ritual activities\n4. {rgyud kyi tshig don la mkhas shing sgrub pa la martson pa/} one who is knowledgeable of tantric treatises, can explain their literal and implied meaning, and is devoted to practice\n5. {lta ba'i don la mkhas shing nus pa rdzogs pa/} one who is learned in the meaning of the right view and fully accomplished in it\n6. {snying rje che zhing gtong ba la dga' ba/} one who is highiy compassionate and generous. who is highiy compassionate and generous.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2100 + ([ṡuddhodana]/ King [ṡuddhodana]; the father of Buddha [ṡākyamuni].)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2407 + ([ṡākya]/ [ṡākya] tribe. Lit: the able one; name of an ancient Indian caste in which Buddha [ṡākyamuni] was born. Hence, he is known as the king of the [ṡākya].)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2409 + ([ṡākyasṛībhadra]/ [ṡākyaṡrī] Bhadra (1142- … [ṡākyasṛībhadra]/ [ṡākyaṡrī] Bhadra (1142-1225). A [kaṡmiri] pandit who was instrumental in establishing monastic institutions in Tibet. He became abbot of Sakya [paṇḍita] Kunga Gyaltsen; stayed for twelve years at Radreng, Lodrag and others by working incessantly for the spread of Buddhism in Tibet.antly for the spread of Buddhism in Tibet.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/2035 + ([ṡāntarakṣita]/ [ācārya ṡāntarakṣita]. A h … [ṡāntarakṣita]/ [ācārya ṡāntarakṣita]. A highly learned master-scholar from Bengal who visited Tibet during the time of King Tnsong Deutsan. He assisted Guru Padmasambhava in the building of Samye monastery and was responsible for founding the monastic community for the first time in Tibet.tic community for the first time in Tibet.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1048 + ([ṡāsana]/ Teaching; doctrine. Teachings sp … [ṡāsana]/ Teaching; doctrine. Teachings spoken by Buddha himself, or recorded into writing by later disciples in the form of commentaries. Technically, Buddha's teachings can be subsumed under two categories: the transmission of oral and recorded teachings (see- {lung gi bstan pa}) and the transmission of insights (see- {rtogs pa'i bstan pa}). of insights (see- {rtogs pa'i bstan pa}).)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1527 + ([ṡāta]/ Eveniy shaped. The perfect and refined shape of a thing.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1929 + ([ṡīlānupurva prayoga]/ Serial training in the perfection of morality. The Bodhisattva paths from the path of accumulation up to the moment before complete enlightenment.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1026 + ([ṡūnyatā ṡūnyatā]/ The emptiness of emptiness. The lack of inherent existence of emptiness itself.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1022 + ([ṡūnyatā]/ Emptiness. The lack of inherent existence of phenomena; the highest view of reality in Buddhist philosophy.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/1028 + ([ṡūnyā kalpa]/ The empty aeons. The twenty intermediate aeons after the destruction of this universe and the formation of the next during which sentient beings are born either in the formless or form realm.)
Dictionaries/Tsepak Rigdzin/682 + ([Ṣaḍ abhijñā]/ The six extra-sensory perce … [Ṣaḍ abhijñā]/ The six extra-sensory perceptions; the six clairvoyances; the six extraordinary knowledges.\n1. {rdzu 'phrul gyi mngon shes/} [ṛddhi vidhi jñāna]/ knowledge of miracles\n2. {lha'i mig gi mngon shes/} [divyaṁ cakṣu]/ knowledge of the divine eye\n3. {lha'i rna ba'i mngon shes/} [divyaṃ ṡrotra jñānam]/ knowlege of the divine ear\n4. {gzhan sems shes pa'i mngon shes/} [paracitta jñānam]/ knowledge of other's thoughts\n5. {sngon } {gnas rjes dran gyi mngon shes/} [pūrva nivāsānusmṛti jñānam]/ knowledge of recollecting past lives\n6. {zag pa zad pa'i mngon shes/} [āṡrava kṣaya jñānam]/ knowledge of the extinction of contamination.wledge of the extinction of contamination.)

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