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[[rin chen 'byung]] - Ratnasambhava [JV]
[[kun gzhi]] - [[Alaya]] - [[All-ground]]. Literally, the 'foundation of all things.' The basis of mind and both pure and impure phenomena. This word has different meanings in different contexts and should be understood accordingly. Sometimes it is synonymous with [[Buddha Nature]] or [[Dharmakaya]], the recognition of which is the basis for all pure phenomena; other times, as in the case of the '[[ignorant all-ground]],' it refers to a neutral state of [[dualistic mind]] that has not been embraced by ''innate wakefulness'' and thus is the basis for samsaric experience [RY]


[[rin chen 'byung dan]] - Ratnasambhava [RY]
[[chos nyid 'od gsal]] - Luminous [[dharmata]]. The ''innate wakefulness'' that is the nature of mind of all sentient beings [RY]


[[rin chen 'byung ldan]] - The Jewel-born, {rin chen 'byung gnas} Ratnasambhava [IW]
[[pad ma 'byung gnas]] - In his Pond of White Lotus Flowers (p. 19-20) Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal explains that [[Padmasambhava]] was predicted in the Tantra of the Perfect Embodiment of the Unexcelled Nature, "Eight years after I pass into [[Nirvana]], I shall reappear in the country of Uddiyana by the name Padmasambhava and be the lord of the teachings of [[Secret Mantra]]." Following this prophesy, Padmasambhava appeared in this world in the following way: The fully perfected [[Buddha Amitabha]], sovereign of the vajra speech of all the [[buddhas of the three times]], resides in an immense celestial palace composed of the self-display of [[innate wakefulness]] in the center of the pure realm of [[Sukhavati]], SA  [[Dewachen]] ([[bde ba can]]). Inseparable from the luminous [[Dharmakaya]] essence of Amitabha's mind, Padmasambhava is an unceasing miraculous display of the natural expression of compassionate energy, a manifestation of outer, inner and secret emanations that appear according to the countless beings to be influenced and to accomplish their welfare. In particular, in this world Padmasambhava appeared as the regent of [[Buddha Shakyamuni]] by taking birth from a lotus flower in [[Lake Danakosha]]. Through the miraculous display of his amazing deeds he was equivalent to a second buddha for Buddhism in both India and Tibet. On the relative level, in Maratika he appeared to realize the [[Vidyadhara]] level of life mastery, the unified stage of the path of training, the [[Realization]] of which is equal to that of a [[Bodhisattva]] on the eighth level (SA [[Bhumis]]) according to the causal vehicles. In the Cave of Yangleshö he acted as if reaching the Mahamudra level of the path of cultivation by the [[Samadhi]] that illuminates the wisdom mandala of the nine divinities of Vishuddha and thus attained a state of realization corresponding to that of a bodhisattva on the tenth level according to the causal vehicles. In fact, his state of realization is indivisible from that of the [[Buddhas of the Three Times]] and possesses the nature of wondrous manifestations that surpass the boundary of ordinary thought [RY]


[[rin chen 'byung ldan]] - The Jewel-born. Syn {rin chen 'byung gnas} Ratnasambhava, Source of Preciousness [RY]
[[byang sems]] - [[byang chub kyi sems]] - [[Bodhichitta]]. 'Awakened state of mind,' 'enlightened attitude.' 1) The aspiration to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings. 2) In the context of [[Dzogchen]], the ''innate wakefulness'' of awakened mind; synonymous with [[Nondual Awareness]] [RY]


[[rin chen 'byung ldan]] - Ratnasambhava/ Source of Preciousness [RB]
[[bzo med]] - Nonfabrication. The key point in the training of [[Mahamudra]] and [[Dzogchen]]; that [[innate wakefulness]] is not created through intellectual effort [RY]


[[rin chen 'byung gnas]] - Ratnasambhava; a mine of jewels, the buddha Ratnasambhava [central figure of the ratna family, one of the [[five buddha families]]; Ratnasambhava (yellow/ south/ jewel); one of the [[five buddhas]]. ([[RY]])
[[ye shes 'od gsal ba'i dgongs pa]] - luminous realization of innate wakefulness [RY]


[[rin chen 'byung gnas]] - 1) (met) ocean; 2) earth; 3) the buddha Ratnasambhava [central figure of the ratna family]; 4) mine of jewels) [IW]
[[rang gnas kyi ye shes]] - innate wakefulness, wisdom exists within [one] [RY]


[[rin chen 'byung gnas]] - 1) ocean; 2) earth; 3) the buddha Ratnasambhava; 4) mine of jewels [IW]
[[lam gyi ye shes]] - Path wisdom. The experience of innate wakefulness pointed out by one's master in which full stability has not been reached. Compare with fruition wisdom [RY]


[[rin chen 'byung gnas rin chen]] - Source of jewels, Ratnasambhava, jewel family, [[rat na]]. ([[RY]])
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[[rin 'byung]] - Ratnasambhava [IW]
 
[[rin 'byung]] - [[rin chen 'byung gnas]] - Ratnasambhava. N. of a Buddha, Lord of the Jewel Family, one of the [[five buddha families]]. ([[RY]])
 
[[rus rgyan drug]] - The six bone ornaments that are common for both the peaceful and wrathful deities are: the bone ornament at the crown of the head that symbolizes concentration and Akshobhya; the earrings that symbolize patience and Amitabha; the choker that symbolizes generosity and Ratnasambhava; the bracelets and anklets that symbolize discipline and Vairochana; the belt that symbolizes diligence and Amoghasiddhi; and the human ashes and Brahma cord on the torso that symbolize the Vajra Bearer or Vajradhara. [Jokyab Rinpoche] [RY]
 
[[rus rgyan drug]] - bone ornaments, six. The bone ornaments that are common for both the [[peaceful and wrathful deities]] are: the bone ornament at the crown of the head that symbolizes [[concentration]] and [[Akshobhya]]; the earrings that symbolize [[patience]] and [[Amitabha]]; the choker that symbolizes [[generosity]] and [[Ratnasambhava]]; the bracelets and anklets that symbolize [[discipline]] and [[Vairochana]]; the belt that symbolizes [[diligence]] and [[Amoghasiddhi]]; and the human ashes and Brahma cord on the torso that symbolize the Vajra Bearer or [[Vajradhara]].  [RY]
 
[[gsang snying gi dbang lnga]] - Five Empowerments According to the Secret Nucleus. They are also known as the five empowerments of ability {[[nus pa'i dbang lnga]]} which are included among the fifteen ordinary sacraments of [[Empowerment]] see below, namely, the empowerment of the '''listener''' {[[nyan pa'i dbang]]} which is that of [[Ratnasambhava]], the empowerment of the '''meditator''' {[[bsgom pa'i dbang]]} which is that of [[Akshobhya]], the empowerment of the '''expositor''' {[[chad pa'i dbang]]} which is that of [[Amitabha]], the empowerment of '''enlightened activity''' {[[phrin las kyi dbang]]} which is that of [[Amoghasiddhi]], and the empowerment of the king of indestructible reality {[[rdo rje rgyal po'i dbang]]} which is that of the five enlightened families. Refer to Longchenpa, {[[phyogs bcu mun sel]]} pp. 372-376. [GM] [RY]
 
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Latest revision as of 13:27, 9 March 2006

kun gzhi - Alaya - All-ground. Literally, the 'foundation of all things.' The basis of mind and both pure and impure phenomena. This word has different meanings in different contexts and should be understood accordingly. Sometimes it is synonymous with Buddha Nature or Dharmakaya, the recognition of which is the basis for all pure phenomena; other times, as in the case of the 'ignorant all-ground,' it refers to a neutral state of dualistic mind that has not been embraced by innate wakefulness and thus is the basis for samsaric experience [RY]

chos nyid 'od gsal - Luminous dharmata. The innate wakefulness that is the nature of mind of all sentient beings [RY]

pad ma 'byung gnas - In his Pond of White Lotus Flowers (p. 19-20) Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal explains that Padmasambhava was predicted in the Tantra of the Perfect Embodiment of the Unexcelled Nature, "Eight years after I pass into Nirvana, I shall reappear in the country of Uddiyana by the name Padmasambhava and be the lord of the teachings of Secret Mantra." Following this prophesy, Padmasambhava appeared in this world in the following way: The fully perfected Buddha Amitabha, sovereign of the vajra speech of all the buddhas of the three times, resides in an immense celestial palace composed of the self-display of innate wakefulness in the center of the pure realm of Sukhavati, SA Dewachen (bde ba can). Inseparable from the luminous Dharmakaya essence of Amitabha's mind, Padmasambhava is an unceasing miraculous display of the natural expression of compassionate energy, a manifestation of outer, inner and secret emanations that appear according to the countless beings to be influenced and to accomplish their welfare. In particular, in this world Padmasambhava appeared as the regent of Buddha Shakyamuni by taking birth from a lotus flower in Lake Danakosha. Through the miraculous display of his amazing deeds he was equivalent to a second buddha for Buddhism in both India and Tibet. On the relative level, in Maratika he appeared to realize the Vidyadhara level of life mastery, the unified stage of the path of training, the Realization of which is equal to that of a Bodhisattva on the eighth level (SA Bhumis) according to the causal vehicles. In the Cave of Yangleshö he acted as if reaching the Mahamudra level of the path of cultivation by the Samadhi that illuminates the wisdom mandala of the nine divinities of Vishuddha and thus attained a state of realization corresponding to that of a bodhisattva on the tenth level according to the causal vehicles. In fact, his state of realization is indivisible from that of the Buddhas of the Three Times and possesses the nature of wondrous manifestations that surpass the boundary of ordinary thought [RY]

byang sems - byang chub kyi sems - Bodhichitta. 'Awakened state of mind,' 'enlightened attitude.' 1) The aspiration to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings. 2) In the context of Dzogchen, the innate wakefulness of awakened mind; synonymous with Nondual Awareness [RY]

bzo med - Nonfabrication. The key point in the training of Mahamudra and Dzogchen; that innate wakefulness is not created through intellectual effort [RY]

ye shes 'od gsal ba'i dgongs pa - luminous realization of innate wakefulness [RY]

rang gnas kyi ye shes - innate wakefulness, wisdom exists within [one] [RY]

lam gyi ye shes - Path wisdom. The experience of innate wakefulness pointed out by one's master in which full stability has not been reached. Compare with fruition wisdom [RY]

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