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[[klong gsal]] - clarity expanse, luminous space, Tantra of the Brilliant Expanse, Clear Space text, Clarity of the Universe [JV]
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[[klong gsal mkha' 'gro]] - Dakinis of the Clarity of the Universe [JV]
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[[gsal stong rlung gi rnal 'byor rgya]] - The Yoga of Prana for Clarity and Emptiness (in volume one of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's klong gsal teachings) [JV]
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[[gsal lo]] - Clarity! [RY]
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[[ka dag gting gsal chos kyi sku]] - 1) primordially pure dharmakaya of basic clarity. 2) dharmakaya, the fundamentally luminous primordial purity [RY]
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[[kun gsal]] - total clarity/ lucidity/ illumination [RB]


[[kun gsal]] - total clarity, all-illuminating, sky, that is fully clear, illuminated, sun, all-clearer, to light up [JV]
[[Chökyi Nyima]]. Richard Barron [RY]


[[kun gsal]] - that which is fully clear. poet. a) sky. b) sun. c) mirror. total clarity, all- illuminating, brilliant, "that which is fully dear." 1) the sky. 2) a mirror. 3) son [RY]
[[Chökyi Wangchuk, Shamar VI]]: 1584-c.1635 [MR]


[[klong chen 'od gsal]] - luminous clarity of the universe [JV]
[[Chokyong Gongdu]]. [RY]


[[klong gsal]] - clarity expanse, luminous space, Tantra of the Brilliant Expanse, Clear Space text, Clarity of the Universe [JV]
[[Choling]]. The first Choling Rinpoche, [[Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa]] 1829-1870. [Peter Roberts]


[[klong gsal dgongs mdzod]] - treasure of the clarity expanse [JV]
[[Chölung]] ([[chos lung]]) is located in [[Olka]] ([['ol kha]]), a hundred kilometers. west of Lhasa. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[bkra gsal le]] - with vivid clarity [RY]
[[Chöpal Yeshe]] (Shamar III): 1406-1452 [MR]


[[sku gsum]] - [[Three Kayas]]. [[Dharmakaya]], [[sambhogakaya]] and [[nirmanakaya]]. The three kayas as ground are 'essence, nature, and capacity'; as path they are 'bliss, clarity and nonthought,' and as fruition they are the 'three kayas of buddhahood.' The three kayas of buddhahood are the dharmakaya, which is free from elaborate constructs and endowed with the 'twenty-one sets of enlightened qualities;' the sambhogakaya, which is of the nature of light and endowed with the perfect major and minor marks perceptible only to bodhisattvas; and the nirmanakaya, which manifests in forms perceptible to both pure and impure beings [RY]
[[Chowang Gyatsa]] ([[gcod dbang brgya rtsa]]). A collection of one hundred empowerments for the practice of '[[Chod]].' [RY]


[[khams rmya ba]] - be tired, run down, feel ill/ mind's clarity impaired [IW]
[[Chöwang Tulku]] [LW1] [RY]


[[khong gsal]] - inner light or clarity [JV]
[[Chöying Dorje, Karmapa X]]: 1604-1674 [MR]


[[ngang dvangs]] - inherent limpidness; ginnately unsullied/ limpid; isc. innate lucidity/ clarity [RB]
[[Choyul]] ([[gcod yul]]). Synonymous with [[Chod]]. [RY]


[[ngo bo]] - 1) essence, nature, character, attribute, identity, entity, intrinsic/ central/ essential nature, vital substance, core, being, inmost nature, vitalement, synthesis; 2) principle, existence, facticity, fact, faculty; 3) entity, fact of being, concerns, identity sm {dngos po}; 4) 1 of trio of the essence, natural expression and spirituality according to the great perfection, the essence [gd-mk]; 5) definition, main principle (6) similar to rang bzhin but when referring to sugatagarbha, ngo bo refers to the emptiness part whereas {rang bzhin} refers to the luminousity or clarity part (7) what it comes down to, at bottom, in fact, entity, identity of things, the buddha-body of reality book 1 [gd-mk] essential meaning [in textual introduction] [me gyi ngo bo - heat; me gyi rang bzhin - burning quality, the rang bzhin of dharmakaya is sambhogakaya] [IW]
[[Chözam]] ([[chos zam]]) is a small village. [[Dotsen]] ([[rdo mtshan]]), or "sexed stones," is so called because of large stones naturally shaped as the linga of [[Chakrasamvara]] and the bhaga of [[Vajravarahi]]. They were kept in the [[Dotsen Temple]] ([[rdo mtshan gtsug lag khang]]). Childless couples would come to circumambulate the temple and pray to be blessed with a child. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[mngon]] - see, envision, observe, be[come] visible/ evident, show, manifest, display, expose, reveal, appear, apparent, manifestation, show, demonstrate, aspect of clarity/ manifestation in perception, before 1, directly present [IW]
[[Chronicles of Padma]] ([[padma bka' thang]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[ci yang sa le]] - {[[ci yang sa le gzigs pa]]} you who see everything with perfect clarity [RY]
[[Chu dbar sgrub sde]]: Initially a blooming retreat center of the Drigung tradtition, it was then turned to the Karma Khamtsang tradition by the 10th Karmapa who erected there a new large temple and a protectors' temple. Then at the 5th Dalai Lama's time it was turned to the Geluk tradition and renamed [[dga' ldan 'gro phan gling]]. Among the main relics found there are a statue of [[Jetsün Milarepa]] made by [[Rechungpa]] with clay mixed with Milarepa's funeral ashes and Milarepa's nose blood ([[pur thal]] and [[shang mtshal]]) ; an ivory statue of Milarepa made by Rechungpa, too; and a stone from Milarepa's cremation hearth, upon which the six-syllables of the mani mantra appeared miraculously. /[[brag dmar po mtho mchong lung]] [MR]


[[cir yang gsal]] - total clarity [JV]
[[Chubar Gonpa]] - The place where [[Jetsun Milarepa]] passed away, also known as the [[Retreat Center of Chubar]] ([[chu dbar sgrub sde]]). At one time a flourishing retreat center of the Drigung tradition, it was then converted to the Karma Kamtsang tradition by the Tenth Karmapa who erected there a large temple and a protectors' temple. Then in the fifth Dalai Lama's time, the monastery was converted to the Geluk tradition and renamed Ganden Drophen Ling (dga' ldan 'gro phan gling). [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[chos sku gzhi'i 'od gsal]] - the [[Dharmakaya]] ground luminous clarity. Syn {gzhi gnas ma'i 'od gsal}, The ground-luminosity of dharmakaya, luminescent ground of the dharmakaya [RY]
[[Chuchik Shel]] ([[bcu gcig shel gi dgon pa bde chen chos kyi pho brang]], lit. the "Dharma Palace of Great Bliss, the Crystal Monastery in Eleven," is thus called because of the "Crystal Monastery" located in the lower part of a valley named "Eleven." Crystals in the shape of deities, such as [[Chakrasamvara]], [[Guru Padmasambhava]] and the [[eight Bodhisattvas]], and of [[stupas]], [[conches]], [[vajra and bell]], etc.. are found in abundance on the boulders around the monastery. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[chos dbyings 'od gsal stong pa]] - an all-encompassing void with luminous clarity [RY]
[[Chumar Chungwa Ngawang Gedun Tashi Gyatso]] ([[chu dmar chung ba ngag dbang dge 'dun bkra shis rgya mtsho]]). Born in Shohong Lakha, he studied under both [[Geluk]] and [[Nyingma]] masters, such as [[Chöying Tobden Dorje]] ([[chos dbyings stobs ldan rdo rje]], c.1787-1848. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[['jig rten pa'i bsam gtan]] - Mundane dhyana. A meditation state characterized by attachment, especially to bliss, clarity and nonthought, and lacking insight into the emptiness of a self-entity [RY]
[[Chusang Monastery]] ([[chu bzang]]) [[Ganden Mingyur Ling]] ([[dga' ldan mi 'gyur gling]]); near there in ba khog the big and small Thayenchi retreat places ([[tha yan chi che chung]]) founded by [[chu bzang rnam rgyal dpal 'byor]], 1578-1651. [MR]


[[nyams gsum]] - the three meditation experiences (of bliss, clarity, and no thought) [RY]
[[Chuwori]] ([[chu bo ri]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[gting gsal]] - profound depth of clarity; gting nas gsal ba [RY]
[[Cittamatra]] ([[sems tsam pa]])- One of the four major schools of Buddhist philosophy, characterized by emphasis on mental events.  The [[Mind-Only]] School of [[Mahayana]], asserting the view that [[all phenomena]] are 'only' the appearances of 'mind.' [RY]


[[gting gsal]] - profound clarity, profound depth of clarity [JV]
[[City of Gandharvas]] {dri za'i grong khyer}. A curious phenomenon sometimes seen by people with visionary faculties: a city complete with buildings and inhabitants appears, and then disappears again without a trace, after a few days or just a few moments. [RY]


[[gting gsal chen po]] - the great basic clarity; the great depth of lucidity, the great basic clarity, brilliance [RY]
[[Clarifying the Aspects of the Auspicious Melody]] [LW1] [RY]


[[stong gsal]] - empty cognizance, empty luminosity, empty and cognizant, emptiness and cognizance, emptiness & clarity, empty yet lucid, empty and aware [JV]
[[Clarity]] ([[gsal ba]]). See [['bliss, clarity and nonthought]].'[AL] [RY]


[[stong gsal]] - emptiness and luminosity, empty brightness / clarity [RY]
[[Clear Dharma-eye]]. The enlightened vision which clearly sees the four noble truths (for Hinayana), or the truth of the [[nonarising of dharmas]] (for [[Mahayana]]). In the [[Maha Ratnakuta Sutra]], this term mainly applies to [[Hinayana]]. [RY]


[[stong gsal ka dag]] - original purity of emptiness & clarity [JV]
[[Clear Mirror]] which is found in the second volume of [[Kagye Desheg Dupa]]. [RY]


[[stong gsal dbyings]] - dimension of emptiness and clarity [JV]
[[Clear Words]] [commentary on Nagarjuna's Fundamental Treatise on the Middle Way]; Mulamadhyamaka-vrtti-prasannapada; ([[tshigs gsal ba]]); [[Chandrakirti]], 7th century. [PK] [RY]


[[stong gsal rang dangs]] - natural clarity of empty luminosity [RY]
[[Clearing the Obstacles of the Path]] ([[bar chad lam sel]]). A supplication to [[Guru Rinpoche]]. [RY] (Light of Wisdom, vol. 1)


[[stong gsal rang gdangs]] - natural clarity of empty luminosity [JV]
[[Close approach]] ([[nye bar bsnyen pa]]). The second of the '[[four aspects of approach and accomplishment]]. [RY]


[[dag gsal gnyen po gsum]] - purity, clarity and remedy [RY]
[[Cloud of Dharma]] ([[chos kyi sprin]]) [[bhumi]] The tenth of the [[ten bodhisattva levels]]. (Light of Wisdom, vol. 1) [RY]


[[dangs pa nyid]] - purity, clarity [IW]
[[Cloud of Dharma Sutra]] ([[chos kyi sprin zhes bya ba'i mdo sde]]). [ZL] [RY]


[[dvangs]] - limpid clarity/ limpidity/ pristine(ness); isc. (discerning) clarity/ clear; isc. subtle (in compounds) [RB]
[[Cloud of Jewels Sutra]] ([[dkon mchog sprin gyi mdo]], Ratnamegha Sutra). [EMP] [RY]


[[dwangs cha]] - clarity, brightness, purity [RY]
[[Cloudless Light]] ([[sprin med 'od]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[dwangs ba]] - essence, clarity, brightness, purity [IW]
[[Coemergent]] ([[lhan cig skyes pa]]). Born together; coincidence of the nature of things (natural or innate.) born together; natural or innate. [The two aspects of [[mind, appearance and emptiness]], co-exist.  As is said: "Coemergent mind is [[dharmakaya]], coemergent [[appearance]] is the light of [[dharmakaya]]." [RY]


[[dwangs gsal]] - clear, pure, transparent, transparent clarity, lucidity; subtly limpid and clear; subtle limpid clarity [RY]
[[Coemergent appearance]] ([[snang ba lhan cig skyes pa]]). [RY]


[[dvangs gsal]] - pristine lucidity [of awareness]; pristine clarity [of space]; pristine and lucid [RB]
[[coemergent ignorance]] ([[lhan cig skyes pa'i ma rig pa]]) 1) as synonym for the [[all-ground]]; explanation as in [[Dzogchen]].  2) 'Coemergent' means arising together with or coexisting with one's mind, like sandalwood and its fragrance. 'Ignorance' here means lack of knowledge of the nature of mind; 3) in [[Mahamudra]] practice the deluded aspect, the moment of oblivion that allows confused thinking to occur.  4) Ignorance which is coemergent with our [[innate nature]] and remains present as the potential for confusion to arise when meeting with the right conditions.  5) The ignorance one is born with.  6)  The lack of knowledge of one's own nature. [RY]


[[dwangs gsal rnyogs bral]] - purity, clarity and limpidity [JV]
[[Coemergent mind]] ([[sems nyid lhan cig skyes pa]]). [RY]


[[gdangs]] - radiance, lustre, (primordial, inner, natural) glow, self-radiance, (ultimate, subtle) clarity, resonance, creativity, actuality, lucid manifestation, incessant creativity, SA [[mdangs]], [[dwangs]], luminous nature, inner ultimate, subtle force, profundity, chant (slow & formal with syllables extended), manifestation, open tune, tone or pitch of one's voice, music, harmony, melody, forehead, the very nature of energy, capacity of energy to manifest its own nature just as a crystal which is put into a colored cloth reveals the qualities by which it is characterized, past of [[gdang]], primary energy of potentiality of manifestation, SA [[thugs rje]], translucency, primal manifestation of energy, [[dang]] energy [JV]
[[Cognition]] ([[shes pa]]). [RY]


[[bde gsal mi rtog]] - pleasure & clarity & non-thought , bliss & clarity & non-thought [JV]
[[cognition, ensuing cognition, acceptance and ensuing acceptance of the Dharma]] ([[chos rjes shes bzod]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[bde gsal mi rtog pa]] - bliss, clarity, and nonthought. Three temporary meditation experiences. Fixation on them plants the seeds for rebirth in the three realms of samsara. Without fixation, they are adornments of the three kayas [RY]
[[cognitive act]] ([[sems]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[bde gsal mi rtog pa]] - bliss, clarity, and nonthought; (meditative experiences) [RY]
[[cognitive obscuration]] ([[shes bya'i sgrib pa]]). The subtle obscuration of holding on to the concepts of subject, object and action. This is temporarily purified in the moment of recognizing the [[nature of mind]], and utterly purified through the [[vajra-like samadhi]] at the end of the [[tenth bhumi]].  2) ([[shes sgrib]]); as synonym for [[all-ground]]; at the [[time of the ground]]; explanation of the [[subtle aspect]]; in relation to the [[seven vajra qualities]]; 3) The objects to be abandoned by means of the ten bhumis are ten types of cognitive obscuration which are not disturbing emotions, so that here, in terms of being antidotes to these, our ten wisdoms are defined as our realization of these ten bhumis.  See also obscuration [LW1] [RY]


[[bde gsal mi rtog pa'i nyams gsum]] - three temporary experiences of bliss, clarity, and no-thought [RY]
[[Cognizance]] ([[gsal ba]]). The mind's inherent capacity for knowing. [RY]


[[bde gsal mi rtog pa'i ting nge 'dzin]] - a [[samadhi]] with bliss, clarity, and nonthought [RY]
[[Cognizant quality]] ([[gsal cha]]). The mind's inherent capacity for knowing. [RY]


[[mdangs]] - principal manifestation, (inner, primordial, natural) glow, (ultimate, subtle) clarity, transparency, brightness, yesterday, Guru's radiance, color, color of the face, fresh looks, healthy complexion, lustre, splendor, forehead, luminous nature, inner, ultimate, subtle force, profundity, radiance, expression, glowing, SA [[sdangs]], complexion, radiance, color, hue, bright, radiant [JV]
[[Collected Works]] {[[sdud pa]]}. Name of a sutra. [RY]


[[nang gsal]] - 1) inner luminosity, internal luminosity; inner lucency. inner luminosity, {[[gdod ma'i gnas lugs]]}; inner brilliance; inner/ inward/ internal(ized) clarity. See {gsal} 2) according to, as written in [RY]
[[Collections]] ([[sde snod]]), [[Bodhisattva]]; [[Shravaka]]; [[three or four]]. Collections; see also [[Tripitaka]]; Three; Three, expl.; [LW1] [RY]


[[nang gsal]] - inner (luminous clarity, clarity, luminosity, light), clear inside, lucid, elucidation, attired in colored cloth or woven silk, inner luminosity, internal luminosity, inner lucidity [JV]
[[Combined Sadhana of the Three Wrathful Ones]] ([[drag po sum bsgril]]). [ZL] [RY]


[[nang gsal du bzhugs pa]] - present as inner clarity [RY]
[[Commentary on Bodhichitta]]; Bodhichittavivarana; ([[byang chub sems 'grel]]); [[Smrtijñanakirti]], 10th-11th centuries. [PK] [RY]


[[snang ba cog bzhag]] - 1 of [[cog bzhag]], state of relaxation of the vision (visions of phenomenal reality are recognized in a state of presence and clarity beyond dualistic judgement) [JV]
[[Commentary on Logic]] [commentary on [[Dignaga's Compendium of Logic]] [Pramana-samuccaya]]; Pramanavarttika-karika; ([[tshad ma rnam 'grel]]); [[Dharmakirti]], 7th century. [PK] [RY]


[[phyi gsal]] - outward clarity; outer luminosity, outward clarity [Syn {[[phyir gsal]]}; outer/ outward/ external(ized) illumination [RY]
[[Commentary on the Essence Manual of Instructions]] [LW1] [RY]


[[phyi gsal]] - outer clarity, appear outwardly [JV]
[[Commentary on the Vajra Heart]] ([[rdo rje snying 'grel]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[phyir gsal]] - outward clarity [RY]
[[Common and supreme siddhis]] ([[thun mong dang mchog gi dngos grub]]). Usually they refer to the [[eight common siddhis]] and the [[supreme siddhi of mahamudra]], [[complete enlightenment]]. [RY]
[[common and supreme siddhis]]. The supreme siddhi is the accomplishment of complete enlightenment. The common siddhis are usually [[eight types of miraculous powers]].[Primer] [RY]


[[phyir gsal]] - {[[phyi gsal]]} outer/ outward (expression of)/ external(ized) illumination/ vividness/ clarity [RB]
[[common Mantrayana]] ([[sngags thun mong]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[byis pa nyer spyod kye bsam gtan]] - the enjoyment meditations of an immature person, a worlding's dhyana of enjoyment, [attachment to experiences of bliss, clarity and non-thought] [RY]
[[Common vehicles]] ([[thun mong gi theg pa]]). A term for [[Hinayana]] and [[Mahayana]] taken together and compared with the '[[supreme vehicle]],' [[Vajrayana]].  (See the comparison with the Vajra Vehicles [[rdo rje theg pa]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[ma bcos gsal ba]] - uncontrived clarity [JV]
[[Compassion]]


[[mi rtog]] - Nonthought. A state in which conceptual thinking is absent. It can refer to nonconceptual wakefulness but usually it is one of the three temporary meditation experiences (bliss, clarity and nonthought) that is often tainted by subtle fascination and attachment [RY]
[[Compassion Display Tantra]] ([[snying rje rol pa'i rgyud]]). One of the [[Five Display Tantras]] among the [[Eighteen Mahayoga Tantras]]. [ZL] [RY]


[[mi rtog pa]] - non-conceptual, conceptless non-thought non-thinking [doesn't necessarily mean 'completely without thoughts', but that one is still and does not want to move. With bliss and clarity one of three types of experience marking progress) dividing concepts, syn {yul snang la mi 'dzin pa} not grasping/fixating apparent objects. includes intrinsic conceptionlessness of perception, artificial non- thought of concentration etc. [IW]
[[Compendium]] ([[sdud pa]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[rtse mo snang ba mched pa'i ting nge 'dzin]] - the concentration of the increased clarity of summit [RY]
[[Compendium of all Practices]]; Shiksasamuccaya; ([[bslab btus]]) – [[Shantideva]], 8th century. [PK] [RY]


[[zhi gnas 'thug po]] - dense / thick [[shamatha]], thick calm abiding; refers to a shamatha in which you practice repeatedly at cutting down thoughts to the point where you can stay in that [[samadhi]] for extraordinary lengths of time. In the end it turns into a [[shravaka]]'s cessation. Regarded as a faulty meditation in the [[Mahamudra]] tradition because there is no factor of clarity with it [RY]
[[Compendium of Conception Tantra]] ([[rtog pa bsdus pa'i rgyud]]). One the [[Four Major Sections of Yoga Tantra]]. [ZL] [RY]


[[zang thal]] - 1) substanceless, translucence, unimpededness, totally open, unobstructed clarity, transparent, transparency, penetrating openness, penetrable / penetration, utterly open, unobstructed clarity. transparent[cy], {zang nge thal le} / {zang ma thal}; unimpeded; free and all-embracing (openness); direct penetration, directly penetrating; penetrating [RY]
[[Compendium of the Abhidharma]]; Abhidharmasamuccaya; ([[mngon pa kun btus]]); [[Asanga]], 4th century. [PK] [RY]


[[zang thal kha yan]] - a free vastness of unimpeded clarity [free from all thoughts and reference points, but still without falling unconscious, like dustless pure space]. Syn {har sang rgyan yan} [RY]
[[Compendium of Valid Knowledge]], Pramanasamuccharya, ([[tshad ma kun las btus pa]]), by [[Dignaga]]. [MR]


[[gzi brjid gsal ba]] - clear brilliance, brilliant clarity [RY]
[[Complete and Perfect Buddha]], samyak sambuddha, ([[yang dag par rdzogs pa'i sangs rgyas]]). [RY]


[['od gsal]] - light intensity, (-, primordial, radiant, clear, bright) light, sheer lucency, luminosity, abhasvara god, luminous, luminous absorption, luminescence, clarity, celestial region, name of bon heaven, supernatural enlightening of the saints, radiant awareness, luminous clarity, clear light heaven, 1 of [[gzugs khams gnas rigs bcu bdun]], luminous clarity, natural luminosity, luminous clarity, utter lucidity, [[luminosity]] [JV]
[[Complete Array]] {[[kun bkod]]}. Name of an [[aeon]]. [RY]


[['od gsal]] - luminous, lucent, lucid, luminescent, radiant, light. luminous; brilliance, radiant light. radiant clarity 1) luminous clarity, luminosity; brightness, clarity, lucidity, clear light. 2) One of the 28 classes of gods in the {[[gzugs kyi khams]]}. the third realm in the {[[bsam gtan gnyis pa]]} form realm of the {[[bsam gtan gnyis pa ba'i]]}. the 2nd absorption; [[Prabhasvara]],[a class of gods]; 3) luminous wakefulness, cognizance, 6) inner radiance. the radiance or luminosity of mind-as-such, occurring between the waking and the dream states. the Clear Light inner radiance [RY]
[[Complete Collection of the Eight Instructions]]". ([[bka' brgyad yongs 'dus]]) [Peter Roberts]


[['od gsal gyi snang ba]] - appearances of clarity, energy of clear light [JV]
[[Complete enlightenment]] ([[rdzogs pa'i byang chub]]). Same as '[[buddhahood]].' [RY]


[['od gsal ba]] - luminosity, luminous; sheer clarity radiance; radiant, bring light; bright light. 2) lucid wakefulness [RY]
[[Complete Illumination]] ([[kun tu 'od]])". The eleventh level or bhumi "Complete Illumination" : Sanskrit: Samantaprabhumi; Tibetan:, the state of Buddhahood. Note however that there is also a system of twelve Bodhisattva levels with "Complete Illumination" being the twelfth. [Peter Roberts]


[[yang gsal]] - more and more clarity [JV]
[[Completing Stage]] (utpanna krama, [[rdzogs pa'i rim pa]]). Second of the [[Two Stages of Anuttara Yoga Tantra]]. [RY]


[[rang dwangs]] - clarity [RY]
[[Completion Anu Yoga]]. See [[Anu Yoga]] [LW1] [RY]


[[rang gdangs]] - manifestation, inherent radiance, natural profundity, natural clarity, inherent translucent radiance, Dang energy [JV]
[[Completion in an instant's thought]] ([[skad cig dran rdzogs]]) [Peter Roberts]


[[rang bzhin]] - (inherent, essential, ultimate, in its) nature, natural (disposition, state, constitution, temperament, inherent existence), character, actuality, fact, datum, essence, in itself, givenness, presence, frame of reference, natural state, character of existents, innate essence, manifesting, identity, accidental, character, nature or clarity aspect of primordial base, true nature, intrinsic nature, condition, One of [[chos gsum]], the very substance, the substance of, its nature, natural [JV]
[[Completion Stage]] or sometimes, completion phase {[[rdzogs rim]]}. Of the two aspects of Vajrayana practice, the [[development stage]] being the other and which is usually entered into first, (although ultimately the two come to be experienced as inseparable), the completion stage is the unelaborate, subtle phase of creative visualization in the [[Tantric Vehicles]], also called #redirect[[perfection stage]]. #redirect[[Completion stage]] ([[rdzogs rim]]). '[[Completion stage with marks]]' ([[mtshan bcas rdzogs rim]])  is the [[Six Doctrines]] and it means yogic practices such as [[tummo]]. '[[Completion stage without marks]]' ([[mtshan med rdzogs rim]]) is the practice of Essence [[Mahamudra]] or [[Dzogchen]]. See also '[[development and completion]].' [[channels, winds, and essences]]; The [[completion stage]] [[in relation to the definitive meaning;]] [[luminosity]]; meaning of [[mandala]].  #redirect[[completion stage]]. [LWx] [RY]


[[rang bzhin]] - svabhava 1) nature, fundamental / inherent / ultimate nature, essence, own-being, character, quality, identity, self-nature. Syn {[[bdag]]} see {[[ngo bo rang bzhin thugs rje]]}. 2) intrinsic reality, actuality essence. Syn voidness, 3) self-existence, 4) frame of reference, natural expression [of mind]. 5) natural, naturally, short for {[[rang bzhin gyis]]} 6) manifesting. 7) character, consist of. 8) essence, 9) himself, oneself, own, self, intrinsic, natural, self spontaneous; similar to {[[ngo bo]]} but when referring to [[sugatagarbha]], {[[ngo bo]]} refers to the emptiness aspect whereas {[[rang bzhin]]} refers to the [[luminosity]] or clarity aspect. 10) primal matter Syn {[[gtso bo]]}. / by nature, naturally. vi. to be of the nature of. type, manifesting, nature. Similar to {[[nang tshul]], [[gshis]]}, {[[chos nyid]]} and {[[gnas lugs]]}; consist of, essential [original] nature, own being, in its own being, state of own being, there has been born; independent existence; inherent nature/ self-nature/ the very nature (of things); natural forms [in grammar]. natural expression. the natural expression. essential [original] nature, state of own being, nature, inherent nature, actuality, frame of reference; nature, character; inherent nature, the true nature; natural character [RY]
[[Complexities]] ([[spros pa]]). Any mental formulation. A conceptual construct which is not innate to our [[nature of mind]]. [RY]


[[rang bzhin brgyad cu'i rtog pa]] - Eighty inherent thought states. 33 resulting from anger, 40 from desire and 7 from delusion. '''First''', the [[thirty-three thought states resulting from anger]], according to the [[spyod bsdus]] composed by [[Aryadeva]], are: detachment, medium detachment, intense detachment, inner mental going, and coming, sadness, medium sadness, intense sadness, quietude, conceptualization, fear, medium fear, intense fear, craving, medium craving, intense craving, grasping, nonvirtue, hunger, thirst, sensation, medium sensation, intense sensation, cognizing, cognizance, perception-basis, discrimination, conscience, compassion, love, medium love, intense love, apprehensiveness, attraction, and jealousy. '''Second'''ly, the [[forty thought states of desire]] according to the [[spyod bsdus]] are: attachment, lack of clarity, thorough lust, delight, medium delight, intense delight, rejoicing, strong joy, amazement, laughter, satisfaction, embracing, kissing, clasping, supporting, exertion, pride, engagement, helpfulness, strength, joy, joining in bliss, medium joining in bliss, intense joining in bliss, gracefulness, strong flirtation, hostility, virtue, lucidity, truth, nontruth, ascertainment, grasping, generosity, encouragement, bravery, shamelessness, perkiness, viciousness, unruliness, and strong deceitfulness. '''Third'''ly: The [[seven thought states of delusion]] are, again according to the [[spyod bsdus]]: medium desire, forgetfulness, confusion, speechlessness, weariness, laziness, and doubt [RY]
[[Compounds and noncompounds]] ([['dus byas dang 'dus ma byas]]). Two categories of phenomena according to the [[Abhidharma]] system. 1) Compounds are products dependent upon causes and conditions and arise, remain and cease. 2) Noncompounds, like space or [[suchness]], are unconditioned. [RY]


[[rang bzhin gsal ba]] - the nature of clarity, clear nature [JV]
[[concealed teachings on passion]] [LW1] [RY]


[[rang bzhin lhan cig skyes pa'i ye shes]] - natural inborn wisdom [devoid of all attachment to the experiences of bliss, clarity and no-thought] [RY]
[[concealment of the relative]] [LW1] [RY]


[[rang 'od gsal]] - shines by its own luminous clarity [JV]
[[concentration]] ([[bsam gtan]]) [LW1] [RY]
[[Concentration]] (Skt. [[samadhi]], [[ting nge 'dzin]]). 1) A state of one-pointed attention. 2) [[concentration]]; expl. three types of the fifth paramita [pg. 126, Light of Wisdom] [RY]


[[rang rig rang gsal]] - self-luminous mind, the self-clarity of one's own mind, self-aware natural cognizance, innate clarity of self-awareness, lucid awareness; innate clarity of self-awareness, lucid awareness, the self-clarity of one's own mind, self-aware natural cognizance [RY]
[[Concept and discernment]] ([[rtog dpyod]). Gross conception and fine discrimination. [RY]


[[rang gsal]] - (re mind:) naturally/ inherently lucid; natural/ inherent lucidity; isc. (to be) naturally evident (re sensory appearances:) naturally/ inherently clear/ vivid; natural/ inherent clarity/ vividness; naturally luminous [RB]
[[concept of a self-entity]] ([[bdag rtog]]); as one of the causes of samsara [LW1] [RY]


[[rang gsal]] - self- (luminous, radiant, clarity, cognizant), inherently clear, (inherent, intrinsic) clarity, enlighten naturally, spontaneous cognizance, self-refulgent, natural clarity, the nature of clarity, inherent clarity, inherent luminosity, natural lucidity, natural awareness, its clarity [JV]
[[conceptionless god]] ([['du shes med pa'i lha]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[rang gsal]] - self-luminous, naturally awake; inherent clarity, inherent luminosity; natural, own clarity, radiance, brilliance, self-luminous, self-cognizance, natural lucidity / clarity, luminosity; natural, own clarity, radiance, brilliance, self-luminous, self-cognizance, spontaneous cognizance, natural lucidity / clarity, luminosity; one's own awareness; self-luminous [RY]
[[conceptionless serenity]] ([['du shes med pa'i snyoms 'jug]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[rang gsal gyi dran pa]] - self-cognizant mindfulness, presence of natural clarity, presence of clarity [JV]
[[Conceptual Ignorance]] ([[kun brtags kyi ma rig pa]]). In [[Vajrayana]], #redirect[[conceptual ignorance]] is this mind apprehending itself as [[subject and object]]; [[conceptual thinking]]. In the [[Sutra system]], [[conceptual ignorance]] means superimposed or 'learned' wrong views; gross general beliefs which obscure the [[nature of things]].  explanation as in [[Dzogchen]]; [[conceptual ignorance in relation to the mind consciousness]]; in [[Mahamudra]] practice, it means [[conceptual thinking]]. [LW1] [RY]


[[rab gsal]] - 1) Pradyota [Buddha]. 2) brilliant clarity, 3) completely banish, clear away. 4) one of the 'three men from khams' who managed to preserve the [[Vinaya]] under the suppression of {[[glang dar ma]]} 5) very intelligent [extremely clear] [RY]
[[Conceptual mind]] ([[blo]]). In this context, the act of our intellect which discerns and classifies phenomena is a hindrance for the [[naked state of awakened mind]] which can operate unimpededly without concepts. [RY]


[[rig pa]] - ([[tha mi dad pa]]) 1) seeing; 2) realize, know [gnas tshul rig pa,//nang don rig pa,//thams cad so sor ruig pa,//yang dag par rig pa,//ji bzhin du rig nas lag len bstar ba]; 3) mind, awareness; 2) intellect, understanding, intelligence; 3) ground of training/ practice; 4) consciousness explained in Dhamra; 5) know[er], cognize[r], mind [= *{[[shes rig]]}*] understand, cognition, understanding, knowledge; 6) mantra; 7) intellectual reason[ing], rationality, philosophy; 8) [intrinsically] real; 9) insight[ful], intuitive awareness, the flash of knowing that gives its illumining quality; 10) learned; 11) pure/ sheer presence; 12) wakefulness, intrinsic awareness; 13) intelligence and openness, precision and sharpness w space, clarity and penetrating transparency, awareness, [[dharmakaya]] [[guru]], science, logic, mantra, cognition [IW]
[[conceptual mind consciousness]] ([[yid shes rtog bcas]]); [RY]


[[rig par gsal ba]] - manifest in the clarity of rig pa [JV]
[[Conceptualizations]], [[conceptions]], [[concepts]] ([[vi]]) kalpa, ([[rnam par]]) ([[rtog pa]]). Conceptual thoughts. [RY]


[[rig gsal]] - clear awareness, awareness and clarity, clear rigpa [JV]
[[Conceptualizing the three spheres]] ([['khor gsum du dmigs pa]]). Retaining the concepts of a [[subject, object, and action]]. [RY]


[[rig gsal]] - clear awareness, awareness and clarity [RY]
[[Conch-lettered instructions]] {[[dung yig can]]} by [[Vimalamitra]]. Part of the [[Bima Nyingthig]]. [RY]


[[rig gsal dbyer med]] - the inseparability of awareness and clarity [RY]
[[Concise Manual For Daily Practice]] ([[rnal 'byor rgyun gyi bkol byang]]). The condensed version of the [[guru sadhana]] of Lamey Tukdrub [[Barchey Künsel]]. [RY]


[[sa le gzigs pa]] - {[[ci yang sa le gzigs pa]]} you who see everything with perfect clarity [RY]
[[Concise Practice Way of the Vajra Recitation]] ([[rdo rje'i bzlas pa lam du byed tshul 'dus pa]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[sa le hrig ge ba]] - alert clarity [JV]
[[concurrent cause]] ([[mtshungs ldan gyi rgyu]]); in terms of ignorance [LW1] [RY]


[[sa ler mkhyen]] - total clarity of knowledge [JV]
[[concurrent formations]] ([[ldan pa'i 'du byed]]); listing of fifty-one within the [[aggregate of formations]] [LW1] [RY]


[[sang nge]] - immaculate, stainless, pure, secret, purely, pure clarity, vividly present, clear, lucid [JV]
[[Condensed Meaning of the Graded Path]] ([[byang chub lam gyi rim pa'i nyams len bsdus don]]), written by [[Tsongkhapa]]. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[sang nge]] - [[sang nge ba]] - (state of) pure clarity/ lucidity; pristine/ immaculate/ pure; brilliance; brilliant [acc. to KOT, such words are [[nyams kyi skad cha]] and all have a sense of [[gsal cha rnam rtog med pa]]] [RB]
[[Condensed Perfection of Wisdom]] (Skt. Prajnaparamita-sancayagatha, Tib. [['phags pa shes rab pha rol tu phyin pa sdud pa tshig su bcad pa]], T 13). [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[sal le]] - {[[sal le ba]]} vivid(ness); ["although the nature is empty, it is naturally and unobstructedly clear"]; clarity [not falling into the direction/ extreme of emptiness]; luminous [RB]
[[Condensed Prajnaparamita]] ([[sher phyin bsdus pa]]). A [[Mahayana]] scripture. [RY]


[[sal le ba]] - vivid(ness); ["although the nature is empty, it is naturally and unobstructedly clear"]; clarity [not falling into the direction/ extreme of emptiness]; luminous [RB]
[[Condensed Tantra]] ([[bsdus rgyud]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[sal le seng nge lhag ge lhang nge]] - distinct, alive, vibrant and vivid; four measures of clarity - {[[gsal ba'i tshad bzhi]]} [RY]
[[Condensed version of Hevajra Tantra]] ([[brtags pa gnyis pa]]). [RY]
[[
sing nge]] - {sing nge ba} limpid (awareness)/ limpidity; clarity [RB]


[[sing nge ba]] - limpid (awareness)/ limpidity; clarity [RB]
[[Conditioned Virtue]] ([[zag bcas kyi dge ba]]). Spiritual practice in which a dualistic point of reference is used. Includes the preliminaries, seven branches and so forth. [[Unconditioned virtue]] is the recognition of [[buddha nature]], often called '[[threefold purity]].' These two aspects of virtue gather the [[two accumulations]], remove the [[two obscurations]], manifest the [[twofold knowledge]], and actualize the [[two kayas]].  [AL] [RY]


[[seng nge]] - {seng nge ba} limpid (awareness)/ limpidity; clarity; (not falling in the direction of appearances; free from the concepts of the three times; purely; lucid) [RB]
[[Confession of Downfalls from Bodhichitta]] ([[byang chub ltung bshags]]). A [[Mahayana]] [[sutra]]. [ZL] [RY]


[[seng nge ba]] - limpid (awareness)/ limpidity; clarity; (not falling in the direction of appearances; free from the concepts of [[the three times]]; purely; lucid) [RB]
[[Confession of Misdeeds]] ([[ltung bshags]]) is part of the [[triskandhaka sutra]] ([[phung po gsum gyi mdo]], T 284). [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[so sor gsal ba]] - clearly differentiate, individual clarity, illumination, enlightenment, every day [JV]
[[Confession of the Expanse of the View]] ([[lta ba'i klong gi bshags pa]]). The same as the [[Natural Confession]]. [ZL] [RY]


[[gsang cha]] - clarity [RY]
[[Confession of the Supreme Wisdom Body]] ([[ye shes sku mchog gi bshags pa]]). [ZL] [RY]


[[gsal]] - express; look under noun / adj. / verb. 1) adj. bright, brilliant, dazzling, luminous, clear, lucid, lucent, radiant, distinct. 2) noun. light, luminosity, brilliance, lucidity, luculence, vividness, precision, sharpness, directness, radiance, distinctness, brightness, clarity. 3) verb. to cognize, know, understand, to be aware, cognizant, knowing, wakeful, awake, conscious. Syn {[[ha go ba]]} 4) to appear, show [itself], manifest, appearing [in the form of.] {[['di gsal mdzod]]} appear here, vividly present, apparent {[[da lha nyid du gsal ba]]} apparent at this very moment. 5) energy, dynamic potential. 6) banish, clear away, remove, {[[rab gsal]]} to banish the dark ignorance. 7) elucidation, explanation, clarification, confirm {[[don gsal]]} confirm the meaning. 8) are seen clearly, show. 9) visualize {[[gsal btab]] / [['debs]] / [[gdab]]} 10) wakefulness, cognizance. 11) to shine, illumine; luminosity, clarity; visualize; manifest [RY]
[[Confession of Twenty-eight Points for Adopting and Avoiding]] ([[nyi shu rtsa brgyad blang dor gyi bshags pa]]). [ZL] [RY]


[[gsal]] - clarity, transparency, luminosity, lucidity, irradiance, lucency, illumination, effulgence, clear, luminous absorption, luminescence luminous, appear, consonants, visualize, resplendent, separate, distinct, expressed, pale, in verbal constructions, to manifest, will manifest, shone, manifests as, shine forth, shines, clear [JV]
[[Confident faith]] ([[yi ches kyi dad pa]]). The third of the [[three kinds of faith which is unshakable confidence]]. [RY]


[[gsal kha]] - [degree of] clarity, specification [IW]
[[Confucius]]: 551-479 BC [MR]


[[gsal ngar]] - sharp (edge of) lucidity/ clarity [RB]
[[Confused experiences]] ([['khrul snang]]). All the experiences of ordinary people which, actually being like the dream state, are regarded as being real and solid. [RY]


[[gsal cha]] - (activity of [[stong pa]]), revealing and manifesting, clarity, vividness of awareness as well as the object in meditative practice, one the side of luminous clarity [JV]
[[Confusion and liberation]] ([['khrul grol]]). Same as [[samsara]] and [[nirvana]]. [RY]


[[gsal cha]] - cognizant quality; {[[gsal ba'i cha]]} the aspect of its [[luminosity]], the clarity aspect. Syn {[[sa ler ha go ba]]} [in Trekcho]; on the side of luminous clarity; factor of clarity, the clarity aspect [RY]
[[confusion arising from indivisibility]] [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal cha]] - degree of clarity, information, news, [[dka cha]] [IW]
[[confusion arising from no presence]] [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal cha chung ba]] - little clarity [IW]
[[Conqueror]] ([[jina]], [[rgyal ba]]) ([[bcom ldan 'das]]).  Names for the [[Buddha]]. [RY]


[[gsal cha che ba]] - great clarity [IW]
[[Conquerors' Offspring]] or Son, jina putra, ([[rgyal ba'i sras]]). [[Bodhisattva]]. [RY]


[[gsal cha mi snang ba]] - to lacking lucid clarity [RY]
[[Consciousness]] ([[rnam shes]]). [RY]


[[gsal cha med pa]] - without clarity [IW]
[[Consciousness transference]] {[['pho ba]]}. A practice to directly send the consciousness to the [[Buddhafield of Amithaba]] at the time of death. [RY]


[[gsal cha'i ngar]] - strength of clarity with which the mind apprehends the object [JV]
[[Consciousnesses of the five senses]] ([[sgo lnga'i rnam par shes pa]]). The acts cognizing visual form, sound, smell, taste, and texture. [RY]


[[gsal rjen]] - direct naked clarity, directly and nakedly clear, real, camouflaged clarity [IW]
[[consecration]] ([[rab gnas]]). [RY]


[[gsal rjen rjen pa]] - direct naked clarity [IW]
[[Consecration and empowerment]] ([[byin brlab dbang bskur]]). A phase in the [[development stage]] at the end of having created the visualization of the [[yidam deity]] which involves consecrating one's [[three higher chakras]] with [[enlightened body, speech and mind]] as well as [[empowering the deity]] with the [[crown of the five buddha families]]. [RY]


[[gsal rjen du ston]] - show the naked reality/ in naked clarity [IW]
[[Constructs]] ([[spros pa]]). Any mental formulation. A conceptual fabrication which is not innate to the [[nature of mind]].  [RY]  #redirect[[constructs]]


[[gsal nyams]] - clarity experience [JV]
[[Contamination]] (asrava, [[zag pa]]). [RY]


[[gsal nyams]] - experience of clarity, luminosity experience; temporary experience of clarity, one of the three {nyams} [RY]
[[Contemplating]] ([[bsam pa]]). In the context of learning, contemplating and meditating, it means reflecting on the meaning of these teachings one has received so as to clear away doubts and misconceptions. [RY]


[[gsal stong]] - clarity and emptiness, the unity of clarity and openness, [[luminosity]]-[[emptiness]], aware emptiness, empty awareness, state of aware emptiness [JV]
[[Contemplation]] {[[ting nge 'dzin]]}. Skt. [[Samadhi]]. A state of profound concentration. [RY]


[[gsal stong nyams]] - experience of clarity and emptiness [JV]
[[contest of miracles]] - When [[Jetsun Milarepa]] and the [[Bönpo Naro Bönchung]] held their famous contest of miracles to decide who would retain supremacy over the sacred mountain, they left imprints of their feet in the rocks and many other miraculous signs. See G.C.C. Chang (1962), p. /*. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[gsal stong gnyis med]] - inseparability of clarity and emptiness [JV]
[[continuity]] ([[rgyud]]); as [[sugata essence]]; definition of [[tantra]]; [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal stong bde nyams]] - experiences of clarity & emptiness & pleasure [JV]
[[continuity of cause]] ([[rgyu rgyud]]); explanation of sugata essence [LWx] [RY]


[[gsal stong dbyer med]] - inseparability of clarity and emptiness [JV]
[[continuity of ground]] ([[gzhi rgyud]]); explanation of sugata essence [LWx] [RY]


[[gsal stong dbyer med]] - the inseparability of clarity and emptiness [RY]
[[continuity]]; as [[sugata essence]]; as synonym for [[sugata essence]];  expl.; definition of [[tantra]]; definition of [[ground]], expl. [LWx] [RY]


[[gsal stong rig]] - rigpa related to clarity and emptiness [JV]
[[continuous instant of deluded thinking]] ([['khrul rtog rgyun gyi skad cig ma]]); creator of [[samsara]] [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal stong rig pa]] - rigpa of clarity and emptiness [JV]
[[Continuous Mantra Practice]] ([[sngags sgrub na ra ma]]). Text composed by [[Padmasambhava]] on [[Mahayoga sadhana]]. [ZL] [RY]


[[gsal stong rlung]] - prana for clarity and emptiness, prana relating to clarity and emptiness, clarity & emptiness related to prana [JV]
[[continuous torma]] ([[rgyun gtor]]). one that remains upon the shrine throughout the practice, either as offerings or as representations of the [[deity]]. [RY]


[[gsal ston]] - clarity, demonstration, demonstration [JV]
[[continuous wheel of eternity]] ([[rtag pa rgyun gyi 'khor lo]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal brtan tshad brgyad]] - [[eight measures of clarity and steadiness]]; [detailed expl., Light of Wisdom, Vol. 2, page 111] [RY]
[[conventional bodhichitta]] [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal dag]] - translucent and pure, clarity and purity, clear & pure [JV]
[[Conventional homage of the gesture]] ([[drang don kun rdzob brda phya]]). [RY]


[[gsal dag 'byung lnga]] - clarity and purity of the 5 elements [JV]
[[Conventional truth]] ([[kun rdzob kyi bden pa]]). The seeming, superficial and deceptive aspect of reality. It is defined differently by the different philosophical schools.  See also [[two truths]] [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal dwangs]] - [[radiance]]; {[[gsal la dvangs pa]]} lucid, lucidity, lucent and limpid, sparkling clarity [RY]
[[convoluted pattern]] ([[pa tra]]) [Peter Roberts]


[[gsal snang]] - clear manifestation, clear appearance, vivid presence, manifestation of vision, visualization, vivid clarity, clarity of vision [JV]
[[Cool Grove]] ([[bsil ba tshal]], Skt. Sitavana). [ZL] [RY]


[[gsal snang bde]] - clarity & vision & bliss [JV]
[[Copper Colored Mountain]] ([[zangs mdog dpal ri]]). The name of the pure land of [[Guru Rinpoche]]. [RY]


[[gsal ba]] - luminosity, translucency, radiance, clarity, vividness, lucent clarity, clear irradiance, lucency, illumination, effulgence, clearly visible instance, manifestation, be clear, bright, light, pure, visible to a great distance, conspicuous, apparent, intelligible, fully blown, copious in fullness, manifest, set aside, turned away, fame, to appear, natural clarity, reveals itself as, to illuminate, to visualize, luminous clarity, sometimes misspelling of bsal ba, to clearly know, to manifest as, to shine, cognizance, crystal-clear, brilliant, reflects [JV]
[[Corpse raiser]], corpse raising spirit, vetala, ([[ro langs]]). A kind of demon or spirit that occupies dead bodies. [RY]


[[gsal ba]] - 1) to appear, manifest; be clear, be apparent; appear clearly, be clearly evident. Longchenpa: Syn {[[mngon du gyur ba]]}2) clarity, cognizance, 3) instance, manifestation, 4) to illuminate, clarify, elucidate; 5) be brilliant; bright, clear, cognizant, awake, luminous; bright, distinct, ex {[[nyi ma gsal ba]]} brilliant sun. 6) to visualize, 7) clarity, luminosity, luminous clarity, 8) clarity, the second of the three {nyams} [RY]
[[correct discrimination]]. See also [[four correct discriminations]] [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal ba]] - clarity; clear/ vivid; to clarify/ elucidate; to be clear; to be evident/ apparent); (to be) brilliant; lucidity; to be lucid [RB]
[[Correct posture]]: This is usually described as the five aspects of meditation posture, or the seven aspects of [[Buddha Vairochana]]'s posture. The details vary from text to text, surprisingly different in each "authoritative" work. The variances are usually because two features are counted as one, or another is left out. Principal differences are as to whether the eyes are focused upon the tip of the nose, or eight finger-widths beyond it. While one version merely states that the hands are four finger-widths below the navel in the meditation mudra and that the shoulders are level, another specifies that the elbows should not be bent and the shoulders should be uplifted like a vulture's wings. An example of the five features: 1.Legs crossed. 2.Hands in meditation mudra four finger-widths below the navel with the shoulders uplifted. 3.Chin bent inwards. 4.eyes gaze at the tip of the nose. 5.Lips and teeth only just meeting and the tip of the tongue against the palate. / An example of the seven features: 1.Legs in the vajra posture. 2. Hands in meditation mudra four finger-width below the navel. 3.A straight back. 4.Shoulders raised. 5.Chin bent downwards. 6. Lips just meeting and the tongue's tip against the palate. 7. The eyes focused four finger-widths beyond the tip of the nose. [Peter Roberts]


[[gsal ba'i sgo]] - learned person, gate of clarity/ luminosity [IW]
[[Correct superficial truth]] ([[yang dag kun rdzob kyi bden pa]]). [RY]


[[gsal ba'i nyams]] - experience of clarity; temporary experience of clarity, one of the three {nyams} [RY]
[[couch-grass]]. Tibetan [[dur ba]]. Sanskrit durva. Widespread throughout the world and difficult to eradicate because of the nature of its segmented roots. For that reason it is an auspicious offering for long-life, particularly the roots. [Peter Roberts]


[[gsal ba'i nyams]] - experience of clarity, experience of clarity, experience of clarity [JV]
[[Countless]] (asamkhya, asamkhyeya; [[grangs med pa]]). A very large finite number.  The number of ten followed by approximately fifty zeros. [RY]


[[gsal ba'i thabs]] - method of clarity [JV]
[[courageous eloquence]] ([[spobs pa]]), explanation of eight great treasure mines [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal ba'i brda]] - sign of clarity in which the clarity of all visions which appear manifests automatically, SA [[brda bzhi]], Da of clarity [JV]
[[Cow nectar]] ([[ba byung sna lnga]]). Five essences from a special cow. [RY]


[[gsal ba'i tshad bzhi]] - four measures of clarity; {[[sal le seng nge lhag ge lhang nge]]} distinct, alive, vibrant and vivid [RY]
[[Cow Utilizing Continent]] ([[ba glang spyod]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal ba'i tshad bzhi]] - four measures of clarity; [detailed expl., Light of Wisdom, Vol. 2, page 178] [RY]
[[Cow-products]], five; panca gavya, ([[ba'i rnam lnga]]). Milk, sour mink or yogurt, butter, dung, urine. [RY]


[[gsal bal]] - clarity, clear [RY]
[[Crazy Tekya]] ([[rtas skya smyon pa]]): [[rtas skya]] is written in a mystic [[dakini script]] and has no ordinary intelligible meaning. As communicated by [[Trulshik Rinpoche]], because he was refused the consort he needed for the discovery of the [[Guru Sadhana]] ([[gu ru bla sgrub]]), [[Donyö Dorje]] ([[don yod rdo rje]]), could not reveal it fully and write it down. Soon afterward, the maiden who should have been his consort died. The parents felt great regret and contacted the yogin, who said that the auspicious connection had been missed. It is said that he brought the girl back to life for a few moments and gave her instructions, adding that he would guide her in the bardo. After these events, Donyö Dorje concealed the [[Yellow Scroll]] ([[shog ser]]) in a mask, to be discovered again as a [[yang gter]]. His immediate reembodiment, the former Trulshik Rinpoche, [[Thongdrol Dorje]] ([[mthong grol rdo rje]]), found this Yellow Scroll when he came to Nepal with [[Dzatrul Ngawang Tendzin Norbu]] ([[rdza sprul ngag dbang bstan 'dzin nor bu]], 1867-1940, the present Trulshik Rinpoche's root teacher) to perform the reconsecration of the Bodhnath stupa. Thongdrol Dorje also wrote expanded versions of the other sadhanas of the [[Three Roots]]. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[gsal tsam]] - pure clarity [JV]
[[Created nirmanakaya]] ([[bzo sprul sku]]). An emanation of the [[buddhas]] for the purpose of converting particular beings. Sometimes statues and scriptures are also included under this type of [[nirmanakaya]]. [RY]


[[gsal rig]] - clear presence, clarity and presence, awake quality, lucidly aware quality [JV]
[[Crystal Cave Chronicles]] ([[bka' thang shel brag ma]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal rig nyag gcig]] - single clarity and presence [JV]
[[Crystal Cave of Drag Yangdzong]] ([[sgrag yang rdzong shel gyi brag phug]]). The retreat place of [[Padmasambhava]]'s body. Situated between [[Lhasa]] and [[Samye]] in central Tibet. [ZL] [RY]


[[gsal la dwangs pa]] - lucid[ity], lucent and limpid, sparkling clarity [IW]
[[Crystal Cave of Yarlung]] ([[g.yar klung shel gyi brag phug]]). One of the five major retreat places of [[Guru Rinpoche]]; the place of [[enlightened qualities\\. It is also the site where one of his chief disciples, [[Kharchen Yeshe Shönnu]], attained [[realization of Nectar Quality]]. Situated one day's walk above [[Tramdruk]] in the Yarlung valley, central Tibet. [ZL] [RY]


[[gsal lam me]] - vivid clarity, bright [JV]
[[Crystal Cave Reed Fortress]] ([[shel phug chu shing rdzong]]), west of [[Chubar]]. See MI, p.186. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[gsal lam mer]] - with vivid clarity [JV]
[[Crystal Peak of Rong]] ([[rong shel mo gangs]]), is a sacred mountain in [[Limi Rong]] in the district of Dolpo, Western Nepal. There is a guide to this legendary site, [[gnas chen shel mo gangs gi dkar chag mthong ba rang grol]], written by one [[bla ma padma dngos grub]]. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[gsal shing rig pa]] - cognizant and conscious, clarity and awareness; to be clear and aware [characteristics of ordinary mind] [RY]
[[Culminated Awareness]] ([[rig pa tshad phebs\\). The third of the four visions in [[Dzogchen]]. [RY]


[[gsal sang nge]] - utter clarity, the mode of the {gsal nyams} [RY]
[[Cultivate pure realms]] ([[dag pa'i zhing sbyong ba]]). In this context a practice connected with [[dream yoga]]. [RY]


[[gsal sing nge]] - limpid lucidity/ clarity [RB]
[[Curd Drinker]], the [[rishi]] ([[drang srong zho 'thung]]) [LW1] [RY]


[[gsal sing nge ba]] - limpid lucidity/ clarity [RB]
[[Cutting]] ([[gcod]]). Synonymous with [[Chod]]. [RY]


[[ha shang gi lta ba]] - Hashang View. A view propagated in Tibet by Chinese Buddhist masters. When used in a negative sense it means to simply pursue a meditative state devoid of conceptual thinking, believing that to be the ultimate. It is criticized as lacking the clarity of discriminating knowledge [RY]
[[Cutting Off Errors and Deviations, the Lion's Roar]] ([[gol shor tshar gcod seng ge'i nga ro]]) is a text from the cycle of the [[Longchen Nyingthig]] ([[klong chen snying thig]]). The cycle rediscovered in a vision by [[Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa]]. This text explains the various deviations through which a practitioner may go astray in his meditation. [MR-ShabkarNotes]


[[had po]] - 1) unconscious, mindless, blank. 2) hasty, sudden, immediate; blank nothingness, dumbstruck, senseless; blankness, see also {had de ba} and {mi rtog pa'i had po}. Had po can refer to a type of meditation in which there is no conceptual process so the meditator thinks that he has "found it" but in which the clarity, the knowing aspect is also missing. This is a very mistaken type of meditation [RY]
[[Cutting through]] ([[khregs chod]]). Cutting through the stream of the thoughts of the [[three times]]. Same as '[[Trekcho]].' [RY]


har sangs - unrestricted/ unconfined/ unrestrained/ unfettered [=rgya yan]; isc. wide-open clarity [RB]
[[Cutting Through of Primordial Purity]] ([[ka dag khregs chod]]). The main practice in Dzogpachenpo. See [[Trekcho]]  [RY]


[[har sangs]] - wide-open clarity [JV]
[[Cyclic existence]] ([['khor ba]], [[samsara]]). [RY]


[[hrig ge ba]] - present, clarity, awake, wide-awake [JV]
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[[lhag mthong]] - vipasyana, (-, mystic, piercing, special) insight, wider vision, ampler vision, wider perspective, (excellent seeing), insight wisdom, insight meditation, movement aspect of primordial state, seeing more, experiential understanding of the movement of thought, special insight, higher insight, penetrative insight, intuitive clarity, profound insight, vipashyana [JV]
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Chökyi Nyima. Richard Barron [RY]

Chökyi Wangchuk, Shamar VI: 1584-c.1635 [MR]

Chokyong Gongdu. [RY]

Choling. The first Choling Rinpoche, Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa 1829-1870. [Peter Roberts]

Chölung (chos lung) is located in Olka ('ol kha), a hundred kilometers. west of Lhasa. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Chöpal Yeshe (Shamar III): 1406-1452 [MR]

Chowang Gyatsa (gcod dbang brgya rtsa). A collection of one hundred empowerments for the practice of 'Chod.' [RY]

Chöwang Tulku [LW1] [RY]

Chöying Dorje, Karmapa X: 1604-1674 [MR]

Choyul (gcod yul). Synonymous with Chod. [RY]

Chözam (chos zam) is a small village. Dotsen (rdo mtshan), or "sexed stones," is so called because of large stones naturally shaped as the linga of Chakrasamvara and the bhaga of Vajravarahi. They were kept in the Dotsen Temple (rdo mtshan gtsug lag khang). Childless couples would come to circumambulate the temple and pray to be blessed with a child. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Chronicles of Padma (padma bka' thang) [LW1] [RY]

Chu dbar sgrub sde: Initially a blooming retreat center of the Drigung tradtition, it was then turned to the Karma Khamtsang tradition by the 10th Karmapa who erected there a new large temple and a protectors' temple. Then at the 5th Dalai Lama's time it was turned to the Geluk tradition and renamed dga' ldan 'gro phan gling. Among the main relics found there are a statue of Jetsün Milarepa made by Rechungpa with clay mixed with Milarepa's funeral ashes and Milarepa's nose blood (pur thal and shang mtshal) ; an ivory statue of Milarepa made by Rechungpa, too; and a stone from Milarepa's cremation hearth, upon which the six-syllables of the mani mantra appeared miraculously. /brag dmar po mtho mchong lung [MR]

Chubar Gonpa - The place where Jetsun Milarepa passed away, also known as the Retreat Center of Chubar (chu dbar sgrub sde). At one time a flourishing retreat center of the Drigung tradition, it was then converted to the Karma Kamtsang tradition by the Tenth Karmapa who erected there a large temple and a protectors' temple. Then in the fifth Dalai Lama's time, the monastery was converted to the Geluk tradition and renamed Ganden Drophen Ling (dga' ldan 'gro phan gling). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Chuchik Shel (bcu gcig shel gi dgon pa bde chen chos kyi pho brang, lit. the "Dharma Palace of Great Bliss, the Crystal Monastery in Eleven," is thus called because of the "Crystal Monastery" located in the lower part of a valley named "Eleven." Crystals in the shape of deities, such as Chakrasamvara, Guru Padmasambhava and the eight Bodhisattvas, and of stupas, conches, vajra and bell, etc.. are found in abundance on the boulders around the monastery. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Chumar Chungwa Ngawang Gedun Tashi Gyatso (chu dmar chung ba ngag dbang dge 'dun bkra shis rgya mtsho). Born in Shohong Lakha, he studied under both Geluk and Nyingma masters, such as Chöying Tobden Dorje (chos dbyings stobs ldan rdo rje, c.1787-1848. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Chusang Monastery (chu bzang) Ganden Mingyur Ling (dga' ldan mi 'gyur gling); near there in ba khog the big and small Thayenchi retreat places (tha yan chi che chung) founded by chu bzang rnam rgyal dpal 'byor, 1578-1651. [MR]

Chuwori (chu bo ri) [LW1] [RY]

Cittamatra (sems tsam pa)- One of the four major schools of Buddhist philosophy, characterized by emphasis on mental events. The Mind-Only School of Mahayana, asserting the view that all phenomena are 'only' the appearances of 'mind.' [RY]

City of Gandharvas {dri za'i grong khyer}. A curious phenomenon sometimes seen by people with visionary faculties: a city complete with buildings and inhabitants appears, and then disappears again without a trace, after a few days or just a few moments. [RY]

Clarifying the Aspects of the Auspicious Melody [LW1] [RY]

Clarity (gsal ba). See 'bliss, clarity and nonthought.'[AL] [RY]

Clear Dharma-eye. The enlightened vision which clearly sees the four noble truths (for Hinayana), or the truth of the nonarising of dharmas (for Mahayana). In the Maha Ratnakuta Sutra, this term mainly applies to Hinayana. [RY]

Clear Mirror which is found in the second volume of Kagye Desheg Dupa. [RY]

Clear Words [commentary on Nagarjuna's Fundamental Treatise on the Middle Way]; Mulamadhyamaka-vrtti-prasannapada; (tshigs gsal ba); Chandrakirti, 7th century. [PK] [RY]

Clearing the Obstacles of the Path (bar chad lam sel). A supplication to Guru Rinpoche. [RY] (Light of Wisdom, vol. 1)

Close approach (nye bar bsnyen pa). The second of the 'four aspects of approach and accomplishment. [RY]

Cloud of Dharma (chos kyi sprin) bhumi The tenth of the ten bodhisattva levels. (Light of Wisdom, vol. 1) [RY]

Cloud of Dharma Sutra (chos kyi sprin zhes bya ba'i mdo sde). [ZL] [RY]

Cloud of Jewels Sutra (dkon mchog sprin gyi mdo, Ratnamegha Sutra). [EMP] [RY]

Cloudless Light (sprin med 'od) [LW1] [RY]

Coemergent (lhan cig skyes pa). Born together; coincidence of the nature of things (natural or innate.) born together; natural or innate. [The two aspects of mind, appearance and emptiness, co-exist. As is said: "Coemergent mind is dharmakaya, coemergent appearance is the light of dharmakaya." [RY]

Coemergent appearance (snang ba lhan cig skyes pa). [RY]

coemergent ignorance (lhan cig skyes pa'i ma rig pa) 1) as synonym for the all-ground; explanation as in Dzogchen. 2) 'Coemergent' means arising together with or coexisting with one's mind, like sandalwood and its fragrance. 'Ignorance' here means lack of knowledge of the nature of mind; 3) in Mahamudra practice the deluded aspect, the moment of oblivion that allows confused thinking to occur. 4) Ignorance which is coemergent with our innate nature and remains present as the potential for confusion to arise when meeting with the right conditions. 5) The ignorance one is born with. 6) The lack of knowledge of one's own nature. [RY]

Coemergent mind (sems nyid lhan cig skyes pa). [RY]

Cognition (shes pa). [RY]

cognition, ensuing cognition, acceptance and ensuing acceptance of the Dharma (chos rjes shes bzod) [LW1] [RY]

cognitive act (sems) [LW1] [RY]

cognitive obscuration (shes bya'i sgrib pa). The subtle obscuration of holding on to the concepts of subject, object and action. This is temporarily purified in the moment of recognizing the nature of mind, and utterly purified through the vajra-like samadhi at the end of the tenth bhumi. 2) (shes sgrib); as synonym for all-ground; at the time of the ground; explanation of the subtle aspect; in relation to the seven vajra qualities; 3) The objects to be abandoned by means of the ten bhumis are ten types of cognitive obscuration which are not disturbing emotions, so that here, in terms of being antidotes to these, our ten wisdoms are defined as our realization of these ten bhumis. See also obscuration [LW1] [RY]

Cognizance (gsal ba). The mind's inherent capacity for knowing. [RY]

Cognizant quality (gsal cha). The mind's inherent capacity for knowing. [RY]

Collected Works {sdud pa}. Name of a sutra. [RY]

Collections (sde snod), Bodhisattva; Shravaka; three or four. Collections; see also Tripitaka; Three; Three, expl.; [LW1] [RY]

Combined Sadhana of the Three Wrathful Ones (drag po sum bsgril). [ZL] [RY]

Commentary on Bodhichitta; Bodhichittavivarana; (byang chub sems 'grel); Smrtijñanakirti, 10th-11th centuries. [PK] [RY]

Commentary on Logic [commentary on Dignaga's Compendium of Logic [Pramana-samuccaya]]; Pramanavarttika-karika; (tshad ma rnam 'grel); Dharmakirti, 7th century. [PK] [RY]

Commentary on the Essence Manual of Instructions [LW1] [RY]

Commentary on the Vajra Heart (rdo rje snying 'grel) [LW1] [RY]

Common and supreme siddhis (thun mong dang mchog gi dngos grub). Usually they refer to the eight common siddhis and the supreme siddhi of mahamudra, complete enlightenment. [RY] common and supreme siddhis. The supreme siddhi is the accomplishment of complete enlightenment. The common siddhis are usually eight types of miraculous powers.[Primer] [RY]

common Mantrayana (sngags thun mong) [LW1] [RY]

Common vehicles (thun mong gi theg pa). A term for Hinayana and Mahayana taken together and compared with the 'supreme vehicle,' Vajrayana. (See the comparison with the Vajra Vehicles rdo rje theg pa) [LW1] [RY]

Compassion

Compassion Display Tantra (snying rje rol pa'i rgyud). One of the Five Display Tantras among the Eighteen Mahayoga Tantras. [ZL] [RY]

Compendium (sdud pa) [LW1] [RY]

Compendium of all Practices; Shiksasamuccaya; (bslab btus) – Shantideva, 8th century. [PK] [RY]

Compendium of Conception Tantra (rtog pa bsdus pa'i rgyud). One the Four Major Sections of Yoga Tantra. [ZL] [RY]

Compendium of the Abhidharma; Abhidharmasamuccaya; (mngon pa kun btus); Asanga, 4th century. [PK] [RY]

Compendium of Valid Knowledge, Pramanasamuccharya, (tshad ma kun las btus pa), by Dignaga. [MR]

Complete and Perfect Buddha, samyak sambuddha, (yang dag par rdzogs pa'i sangs rgyas). [RY]

Complete Array {kun bkod}. Name of an aeon. [RY]

Complete Collection of the Eight Instructions". (bka' brgyad yongs 'dus) [Peter Roberts]

Complete enlightenment (rdzogs pa'i byang chub). Same as 'buddhahood.' [RY]

Complete Illumination (kun tu 'od)". The eleventh level or bhumi "Complete Illumination" : Sanskrit: Samantaprabhumi; Tibetan:, the state of Buddhahood. Note however that there is also a system of twelve Bodhisattva levels with "Complete Illumination" being the twelfth. [Peter Roberts]

Completing Stage (utpanna krama, rdzogs pa'i rim pa). Second of the Two Stages of Anuttara Yoga Tantra. [RY]

Completion Anu Yoga. See Anu Yoga [LW1] [RY]

Completion in an instant's thought (skad cig dran rdzogs) [Peter Roberts]

Completion Stage or sometimes, completion phase {rdzogs rim}. Of the two aspects of Vajrayana practice, the development stage being the other and which is usually entered into first, (although ultimately the two come to be experienced as inseparable), the completion stage is the unelaborate, subtle phase of creative visualization in the Tantric Vehicles, also called #redirectperfection stage. #redirectCompletion stage (rdzogs rim). 'Completion stage with marks' (mtshan bcas rdzogs rim) is the Six Doctrines and it means yogic practices such as tummo. 'Completion stage without marks' (mtshan med rdzogs rim) is the practice of Essence Mahamudra or Dzogchen. See also 'development and completion.' channels, winds, and essences; The completion stage in relation to the definitive meaning; luminosity; meaning of mandala. #redirectcompletion stage. [LWx] [RY]

Complexities (spros pa). Any mental formulation. A conceptual construct which is not innate to our nature of mind. [RY]

Compounds and noncompounds ('dus byas dang 'dus ma byas). Two categories of phenomena according to the Abhidharma system. 1) Compounds are products dependent upon causes and conditions and arise, remain and cease. 2) Noncompounds, like space or suchness, are unconditioned. [RY]

concealed teachings on passion [LW1] [RY]

concealment of the relative [LW1] [RY]

concentration (bsam gtan) [LW1] [RY] Concentration (Skt. samadhi, ting nge 'dzin). 1) A state of one-pointed attention. 2) concentration; expl. three types of the fifth paramita [pg. 126, Light of Wisdom] [RY]

Concept and discernment ([[rtog dpyod]). Gross conception and fine discrimination. [RY]

concept of a self-entity (bdag rtog); as one of the causes of samsara [LW1] [RY]

conceptionless god ('du shes med pa'i lha) [LW1] [RY]

conceptionless serenity ('du shes med pa'i snyoms 'jug) [LW1] [RY]

Conceptual Ignorance (kun brtags kyi ma rig pa). In Vajrayana, #redirectconceptual ignorance is this mind apprehending itself as subject and object; conceptual thinking. In the Sutra system, conceptual ignorance means superimposed or 'learned' wrong views; gross general beliefs which obscure the nature of things. explanation as in Dzogchen; conceptual ignorance in relation to the mind consciousness; in Mahamudra practice, it means conceptual thinking. [LW1] [RY]

Conceptual mind (blo). In this context, the act of our intellect which discerns and classifies phenomena is a hindrance for the naked state of awakened mind which can operate unimpededly without concepts. [RY]

conceptual mind consciousness (yid shes rtog bcas); [RY]

Conceptualizations, conceptions, concepts (vi) kalpa, (rnam par) (rtog pa). Conceptual thoughts. [RY]

Conceptualizing the three spheres ('khor gsum du dmigs pa). Retaining the concepts of a subject, object, and action. [RY]

Conch-lettered instructions {dung yig can} by Vimalamitra. Part of the Bima Nyingthig. [RY]

Concise Manual For Daily Practice (rnal 'byor rgyun gyi bkol byang). The condensed version of the guru sadhana of Lamey Tukdrub Barchey Künsel. [RY]

Concise Practice Way of the Vajra Recitation (rdo rje'i bzlas pa lam du byed tshul 'dus pa) [LW1] [RY]

concurrent cause (mtshungs ldan gyi rgyu); in terms of ignorance [LW1] [RY]

concurrent formations (ldan pa'i 'du byed); listing of fifty-one within the aggregate of formations [LW1] [RY]

Condensed Meaning of the Graded Path (byang chub lam gyi rim pa'i nyams len bsdus don), written by Tsongkhapa. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Condensed Perfection of Wisdom (Skt. Prajnaparamita-sancayagatha, Tib. 'phags pa shes rab pha rol tu phyin pa sdud pa tshig su bcad pa, T 13). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Condensed Prajnaparamita (sher phyin bsdus pa). A Mahayana scripture. [RY]

Condensed Tantra (bsdus rgyud) [LW1] [RY]

Condensed version of Hevajra Tantra (brtags pa gnyis pa). [RY]

Conditioned Virtue (zag bcas kyi dge ba). Spiritual practice in which a dualistic point of reference is used. Includes the preliminaries, seven branches and so forth. Unconditioned virtue is the recognition of buddha nature, often called 'threefold purity.' These two aspects of virtue gather the two accumulations, remove the two obscurations, manifest the twofold knowledge, and actualize the two kayas. [AL] [RY]

Confession of Downfalls from Bodhichitta (byang chub ltung bshags). A Mahayana sutra. [ZL] [RY]

Confession of Misdeeds (ltung bshags) is part of the triskandhaka sutra (phung po gsum gyi mdo, T 284). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Confession of the Expanse of the View (lta ba'i klong gi bshags pa). The same as the Natural Confession. [ZL] [RY]

Confession of the Supreme Wisdom Body (ye shes sku mchog gi bshags pa). [ZL] [RY]

Confession of Twenty-eight Points for Adopting and Avoiding (nyi shu rtsa brgyad blang dor gyi bshags pa). [ZL] [RY]

Confident faith (yi ches kyi dad pa). The third of the three kinds of faith which is unshakable confidence. [RY]

Confucius: 551-479 BC [MR]

Confused experiences ('khrul snang). All the experiences of ordinary people which, actually being like the dream state, are regarded as being real and solid. [RY]

Confusion and liberation ('khrul grol). Same as samsara and nirvana. [RY]

confusion arising from indivisibility [LW1] [RY]

confusion arising from no presence [LW1] [RY]

Conqueror (jina, rgyal ba) (bcom ldan 'das). Names for the Buddha. [RY]

Conquerors' Offspring or Son, jina putra, (rgyal ba'i sras). Bodhisattva. [RY]

Consciousness (rnam shes). [RY]

Consciousness transference {'pho ba}. A practice to directly send the consciousness to the Buddhafield of Amithaba at the time of death. [RY]

Consciousnesses of the five senses (sgo lnga'i rnam par shes pa). The acts cognizing visual form, sound, smell, taste, and texture. [RY]

consecration (rab gnas). [RY]

Consecration and empowerment (byin brlab dbang bskur). A phase in the development stage at the end of having created the visualization of the yidam deity which involves consecrating one's three higher chakras with enlightened body, speech and mind as well as empowering the deity with the crown of the five buddha families. [RY]

Constructs (spros pa). Any mental formulation. A conceptual fabrication which is not innate to the nature of mind. [RY] #redirectconstructs

Contamination (asrava, zag pa). [RY]

Contemplating (bsam pa). In the context of learning, contemplating and meditating, it means reflecting on the meaning of these teachings one has received so as to clear away doubts and misconceptions. [RY]

Contemplation {ting nge 'dzin}. Skt. Samadhi. A state of profound concentration. [RY]

contest of miracles - When Jetsun Milarepa and the Bönpo Naro Bönchung held their famous contest of miracles to decide who would retain supremacy over the sacred mountain, they left imprints of their feet in the rocks and many other miraculous signs. See G.C.C. Chang (1962), p. /*. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

continuity (rgyud); as sugata essence; definition of tantra; [LW1] [RY]

continuity of cause (rgyu rgyud); explanation of sugata essence [LWx] [RY]

continuity of ground (gzhi rgyud); explanation of sugata essence [LWx] [RY]

continuity; as sugata essence; as synonym for sugata essence; expl.; definition of tantra; definition of ground, expl. [LWx] [RY]

continuous instant of deluded thinking ('khrul rtog rgyun gyi skad cig ma); creator of samsara [LW1] [RY]

Continuous Mantra Practice (sngags sgrub na ra ma). Text composed by Padmasambhava on Mahayoga sadhana. [ZL] [RY]

continuous torma (rgyun gtor). one that remains upon the shrine throughout the practice, either as offerings or as representations of the deity. [RY]

continuous wheel of eternity (rtag pa rgyun gyi 'khor lo) [LW1] [RY]

conventional bodhichitta [LW1] [RY]

Conventional homage of the gesture (drang don kun rdzob brda phya). [RY]

Conventional truth (kun rdzob kyi bden pa). The seeming, superficial and deceptive aspect of reality. It is defined differently by the different philosophical schools. See also two truths [LW1] [RY]

convoluted pattern (pa tra) [Peter Roberts]

Cool Grove (bsil ba tshal, Skt. Sitavana). [ZL] [RY]

Copper Colored Mountain (zangs mdog dpal ri). The name of the pure land of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Corpse raiser, corpse raising spirit, vetala, (ro langs). A kind of demon or spirit that occupies dead bodies. [RY]

correct discrimination. See also four correct discriminations [LW1] [RY]

Correct posture: This is usually described as the five aspects of meditation posture, or the seven aspects of Buddha Vairochana's posture. The details vary from text to text, surprisingly different in each "authoritative" work. The variances are usually because two features are counted as one, or another is left out. Principal differences are as to whether the eyes are focused upon the tip of the nose, or eight finger-widths beyond it. While one version merely states that the hands are four finger-widths below the navel in the meditation mudra and that the shoulders are level, another specifies that the elbows should not be bent and the shoulders should be uplifted like a vulture's wings. An example of the five features: 1.Legs crossed. 2.Hands in meditation mudra four finger-widths below the navel with the shoulders uplifted. 3.Chin bent inwards. 4.eyes gaze at the tip of the nose. 5.Lips and teeth only just meeting and the tip of the tongue against the palate. / An example of the seven features: 1.Legs in the vajra posture. 2. Hands in meditation mudra four finger-width below the navel. 3.A straight back. 4.Shoulders raised. 5.Chin bent downwards. 6. Lips just meeting and the tongue's tip against the palate. 7. The eyes focused four finger-widths beyond the tip of the nose. [Peter Roberts]

Correct superficial truth (yang dag kun rdzob kyi bden pa). [RY]

couch-grass. Tibetan dur ba. Sanskrit durva. Widespread throughout the world and difficult to eradicate because of the nature of its segmented roots. For that reason it is an auspicious offering for long-life, particularly the roots. [Peter Roberts]

Countless (asamkhya, asamkhyeya; grangs med pa). A very large finite number. The number of ten followed by approximately fifty zeros. [RY]

courageous eloquence (spobs pa), explanation of eight great treasure mines [LW1] [RY]

Cow nectar (ba byung sna lnga). Five essences from a special cow. [RY]

Cow Utilizing Continent (ba glang spyod) [LW1] [RY]

Cow-products, five; panca gavya, (ba'i rnam lnga). Milk, sour mink or yogurt, butter, dung, urine. [RY]

Crazy Tekya (rtas skya smyon pa): rtas skya is written in a mystic dakini script and has no ordinary intelligible meaning. As communicated by Trulshik Rinpoche, because he was refused the consort he needed for the discovery of the Guru Sadhana (gu ru bla sgrub), Donyö Dorje (don yod rdo rje), could not reveal it fully and write it down. Soon afterward, the maiden who should have been his consort died. The parents felt great regret and contacted the yogin, who said that the auspicious connection had been missed. It is said that he brought the girl back to life for a few moments and gave her instructions, adding that he would guide her in the bardo. After these events, Donyö Dorje concealed the Yellow Scroll (shog ser) in a mask, to be discovered again as a yang gter. His immediate reembodiment, the former Trulshik Rinpoche, Thongdrol Dorje (mthong grol rdo rje), found this Yellow Scroll when he came to Nepal with Dzatrul Ngawang Tendzin Norbu (rdza sprul ngag dbang bstan 'dzin nor bu, 1867-1940, the present Trulshik Rinpoche's root teacher) to perform the reconsecration of the Bodhnath stupa. Thongdrol Dorje also wrote expanded versions of the other sadhanas of the Three Roots. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Created nirmanakaya (bzo sprul sku). An emanation of the buddhas for the purpose of converting particular beings. Sometimes statues and scriptures are also included under this type of nirmanakaya. [RY]

Crystal Cave Chronicles (bka' thang shel brag ma) [LW1] [RY]

Crystal Cave of Drag Yangdzong (sgrag yang rdzong shel gyi brag phug). The retreat place of Padmasambhava's body. Situated between Lhasa and Samye in central Tibet. [ZL] [RY]

Crystal Cave of Yarlung (g.yar klung shel gyi brag phug). One of the five major retreat places of Guru Rinpoche; the place of [[enlightened qualities\\. It is also the site where one of his chief disciples, Kharchen Yeshe Shönnu, attained realization of Nectar Quality. Situated one day's walk above Tramdruk in the Yarlung valley, central Tibet. [ZL] [RY]

Crystal Cave Reed Fortress (shel phug chu shing rdzong), west of Chubar. See MI, p.186. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Crystal Peak of Rong (rong shel mo gangs), is a sacred mountain in Limi Rong in the district of Dolpo, Western Nepal. There is a guide to this legendary site, gnas chen shel mo gangs gi dkar chag mthong ba rang grol, written by one bla ma padma dngos grub. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Culminated Awareness ([[rig pa tshad phebs\\). The third of the four visions in Dzogchen. [RY]

Cultivate pure realms (dag pa'i zhing sbyong ba). In this context a practice connected with dream yoga. [RY]

Curd Drinker, the rishi (drang srong zho 'thung) [LW1] [RY]

Cutting (gcod). Synonymous with Chod. [RY]

Cutting Off Errors and Deviations, the Lion's Roar (gol shor tshar gcod seng ge'i nga ro) is a text from the cycle of the Longchen Nyingthig (klong chen snying thig). The cycle rediscovered in a vision by Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa. This text explains the various deviations through which a practitioner may go astray in his meditation. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Cutting through (khregs chod). Cutting through the stream of the thoughts of the three times. Same as 'Trekcho.' [RY]

Cutting Through of Primordial Purity (ka dag khregs chod). The main practice in Dzogpachenpo. See Trekcho [RY]

Cyclic existence ('khor ba, samsara). [RY]

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