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(from [[Light of Wisdom]], Vol. 1, pgs. 28-29 et al)
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Related to the ''general meaning'' of [[Mantrayana]], "wisdom" is the support, the mandala, while "essence" is the supported, the circle of deities.  This is expalined in the '''''Two Segments''''':
 
The center describes the essence.<br>
This [[bodhichitta]] is the [[great bliss]].<br>
Taking hold of it is the mandala.<br>
Their merging expresses this mandala itself.<br>
 
The following explanation relates '''''Wisdom Essence''''' to the meaning of the Sanskrit word ''[[mandala]]''.  Note that the Tibetan equivalent for ''mandala'' is ''[[kyilkhor]]'', which in English is "center-circle." [EPK]
 
"Center" or ''manda'' means "essence" or ''sara'', while ''la'' means "to take hold of" and therefore to capture the essence.  Thus they explain the meaning of the word ''mandala''.  The "center" of the aggregates, elements, and sense-bases describes the "essence" ''kunda''.  This is the [[relative bodhichitta]] which forms the basis for great bliss.  Taking hold of or capturing it by means of the ([[tummo]] practice of) blazing and dripping is explained as the hidden meaning of ''mandala''.
 
Alternately, the essence of all teachings describes the view of the [[Middle Way]].  This is the ultimate [[bodhichitta]], free from constructs, which is natural great bliss and compassion.  Taking hold of or capturing it by means of actually practicing their unity is expalined as the general meaning of ''mandala''.  Their merging, or the combination of word and meaning, expresses ''mandala'' itself.
 
Furthermore, "center" means that the natures of these aggregates, elements, sense-bases and objects, and [[disturbing emotions]] are the [[five families]] of male and female buddhas and the goddesses.  "Circle" means cutting through the defilements.
 
In the context of the ''common'' [[development and completion]], ''mandala'' means the support and the supported, while in the context of the [[completion stage]] by itself, ''mandala'' means the union of [[emptiness]] and [[compassion]].  ([[JOKYAB]])
 
The meaning of that describes the path of the [[development stage]] as well as its associated points.
 
So, according to the ''hidden meaning'', "wisdom" is the support, the syllable '''E''' of [[primordial great emptiness]].  "Essence" is the supported, the '''VAM''' syllable of [[great bliss]].  The ''Exposition Tantra of Guhyasamaja'' states:
 
Since omniscience abides<br>
In the magical display of these two letters E and VAM,<br>
E and VAM are fully expalined<br>
At the beginning of teaching sacred Dharma.
 
(Note: The ''Exposition Tantra of Guhyasamaja'' is also called the ''Vajra Garland''. ([[JOKYAB]])
 
To explain this quotation: E and VAM are the union ([[dbyer med]]) of [[bliss]] and [[emptiness]], [[emptiness]] and [[compassion]], and of [[means and knowledge]].  Since the coemergent wisdom of the omniscience of all the buddhas abides in the magical display of the union of these two syllables of [[means and knowledge]], the E syllable of [[great emptiness]] and VAM syllable of [[great bliss]], the syllables E and VAM are fully explained during the opening chapter at the beginning of teaching the profound and extensive aspects of the sacred [[Dharma]]. [[DKR]]
 
The ''Vajra Garland'' adds:
 
E is emptiness, it is taught.<BR>
Likewise, VAM is compassion.<br>
The [[bindu]] results from their union.<br>
This union is the supreme marvel<br>
Embracing these 84,000 Dharma teachings.<br>
In short, this ''is'' the seal of the [[Dharma]].
 
As thus stated here and in countless other places, these two syllables [[E and VAM]] provide the setting for teaching all the sutras and tantras, and therefore the profound and vast meaning can be elaborated from them.
 
According to the hidden conventional truth of the system of Phakshab, E and VAM mean the body of unity which manifests from luminous wisdom as its essence after the stages of illusory body have been perfected.
 
According to the concealed teachings on passion, when following what has been taught in the ''Ocean of Magical Display'' and elsewhere, the [[nadi]]-wheels are the syllable E and the [[bindu]]s are the syllable VAM, and thus these apply to the liberation of the upper gate.  Moreover, the lotus of the consort is E and the lord's vajra is VAM, and thus these apply to the secret lower gate.  The meaning of these points will be explained in this text.
 
According to the ultimate meaning, "wisdom" is the original space of [[primordial purity]], and "essence" is [[spontaneous presence]], the "vajra chain of awareness."  Thus these mean the indivisible unity of space and awareness, the ultimate realization of the Original Protector.
 
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