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Life-Supporting Talisman ([[bla gnas]]) | |||
*Internally this term refers to the seminal points ([[thig le]]) or subtle generative fluids within the body which support or sustain the life-essence in its cycle through the monthly course of the lifespan principle ([[tshe rtsa]]). Externally, it frequently refers to a sacred object, a semi-divine animal, or a sacred power place, which are imbued by means of sympathetic magic with the ability to protect a given individual- frequently a king or potentate, or even a nation state. For example, Lake Ya-'brog gYu-mtsho on the borders of dBus and gTsang provinces is considered to be the life-supporting talisman of Tibet. | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:20, 6 October 2006
Life-Supporting Talisman (bla gnas)
- Internally this term refers to the seminal points (thig le) or subtle generative fluids within the body which support or sustain the life-essence in its cycle through the monthly course of the lifespan principle (tshe rtsa). Externally, it frequently refers to a sacred object, a semi-divine animal, or a sacred power place, which are imbued by means of sympathetic magic with the ability to protect a given individual- frequently a king or potentate, or even a nation state. For example, Lake Ya-'brog gYu-mtsho on the borders of dBus and gTsang provinces is considered to be the life-supporting talisman of Tibet.