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Nabun Dzong. [RY]

Nada (na da). Means tone of sound (sgra dbyangs). Subtle sound [RY]

Nada (na da). Subtle sound. [RY]

nada. Though nada is Sanskrit literally for sound and is the term for the diamond above a letter to represent a final nasal sound, this being represented in Tibetan by a crescent and circle, the term in the context of these visualisations is taken to refer to the tiniest possible fragment, the size of a hair tip, that remains of the circle above the letter. [Peter Roberts]

nada. Though the "Nada" is the Sanskrit grammatical term for the sign above a letter, represented in Tibetan by a crescent and a circle, the term is taken in this context to mean the most fine material remainder of that circle above the Hum. [Peter Roberts]

Nada; literal meaning [LWx] [RY]

nadi (rtsa). See also channels [LW1] [RY]

Nadi (rtsa). The channels in the vajra body through which the energy currents move. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]

NADI (rtsa). The channels in the vajra body through which the energy currents move. [AL] [RY]

Nadi (rtsa). The channels in the vajra body through which the winds (prana) flow. [RY]

Nadi and prana (rtsa rlung) The channels and energies; as one term, they refer to the exercises of Anu Yoga. [RY]

nadi syllables (rtsa yig) [LW1] [RY]

Nadi, prana, and bindu (rtsa rlung thig le). The channels, energies or winds, and essences of the physical body. [RY]

nadi-element (rtsa khams) [LW1] [RY]

Nadi-knots (rtsa mdud). [RY]

NADI-KNOTS (rtsa mdud). Sometimes the equivalent of chakra, a major junction or meeting point of channels, sometimes a subtle blockage that needs to be untied through yogic practices.[AL] [RY]

Nadis, pranas, and bindus (rtsa rlung thig le) - channels, winds, and essences. The channels are the 72,000 nadis and the 40 million minor nadis abiding in the body. The winds are the 21,600 pranas circulating within the nadis. Connected with them, the essences which are the white and red bindus permeate. [RY]

Nadi-wheel (rtsa 'khor). Generally, the four or five "wheels" or chakras in the body. [RY]

nadi-wheels (rtsa 'khor) [LW1] [RY]

nadi-wheels; see also 'channels'; [LWx] [RY]

Naga - powerful long-lived serpent-like beings who inhabit bodies of water and often guard great treasure. Nanda was one of their great kings. He helped protect the Buddha from the elements when the Buddha was seated at Bodh Gaya, and gave Nagarjuna various treatises from the naga treasure. [RY]

Naga (klu), fem. nagi (klu mo). beings of the underworld and the waters, classed as animals. They generally live in the form of snakes, but many can change into human form and they are often depicted as human from the waist up with a serpents tail below. They are supposed to control the weather, especially rain. [RY]

Naga (klu). Powerful long-lived serpent-like beings who inhabit bodies of water and often guard great treasure. It belongs half to the animal realm and half to the god realm. They generally live in the form of snakes, but many can change into human form and they are often depicted as human from the waist up with a serpents tail below. They are supposed to control the weather, especially rain. [RY]

Naga (klu). Powerful long-lived serpent-like beings who inhabit bodies of water and often guard great treasure. Nagas belong half to the animal realm and half to the god realm. They generally live in the form of snakes, but many can change into human form. [ZL] [RY]

Naga (klu). Serpent or spirit living in water. It belongs half to the animal realm and half to the god realm. [RY]

naga [LW1] [RY]

Naga Demon Razor (klu bdud spu gri). Ludü Pudri [ZL] [RY]

Naga King Jogpo (klu rgyal 'jog po). One of the Five Eminent Beings who received the Anuyoga transmission. [RY]

Naga-puspa. N. of several plants - Mesua roxburghii, Rottlera tinctoria and Michelia champaka - or may = naga-puspika, yellow jasmine, [RY]

Nagaraja angkusha dzah (Skt.). A command which means: "I summon the king of the nagas!" [ZL] [RY]

Nagarjuna - Great master of the Mahayana and tantric Siddha, one of the founders of the Shastra tradition [RY]

Nagarjuna (klu grub). An Indian master of philosophy and a tantric siddha. One of the Eight Vidyadharas; receiver of the tantras of Lotus Speech such as Supreme Steed Display. He is said to have taken birth in the southern part of India around four hundred years after the Buddha's nirvana. Having received ordination at Nalanda Monastery, he later acted as preceptor for the monks. He knew alchemy, stayed alive for six hundred years and transformed ordinary materials into gold in order to sustain the sangha. At Bodhgaya he erected pillars and stone walls to protect the Bodhi Tree and constructed 108 stupas. From the realm of the nagas he brought back the extensive Prajnaparamita scriptures. He was the life pillar for the Mahayana, but specifically he was a major exponent of the Unexcelled Vehicle of Vajrayana. Having attained realization of Hayagriva, he transmitted the lineage to Padmasambhava. [ZL] [RY]

Nagarjuna (klu grub). An Indian master of philosophy. [RY]

Nagarjuna (klu grub). An Indian master of philosophy. See Acharya Nagarjuna. [RY]

Nagarjuna {klu grub}. Great Indian scholar at Nalanda university and founder of the Madhyamaka school of Buddhist philosophy. [RY]

Nagarjuna 1.; (klu sgrub) In accordance with many prophecies found in both sutras and tantras, Nagarjuna; (klu sgrub) was born in a Brahmin family in the south Indian land of Beda. An astrologer predicted that in the best case (if he practiced the dharma), the child would live for no more than seven years. When seven years were almost gone, the parents sent their son away on pilgrimage with a servant, because they could not bear the thought of seeing his corpse. However Nagarjuna reached Nalanda and meet Saraha who told him that he could escape death if he were ordained as a monk. Nagarjuna also receive the initiation into the mandala of of Amitayus and practising the mantra recitation through the last night of his seventh year, he could free himself from the fear of death. The following year Nagarjuna received the initial monk ordination and became proficient in all the branches of knowledge in both the Hinayana and Mahayana sutras. Saraha also gave him many teachings upon the secret Mantrayana. [RY]

Nagarjuna 2. Having mastered all these teachings Nagarjuna returned to see his parents again. He then took the full monastic vows. Once, a terrible famine broke out in Magadha and continued for twelve years. Saraha asked Nagarjuna to provide for the monks of Nalanda who lacked all necessities. Nagarjuna decided to find out how to make gold. He took two sandalwood leaves and, with the appropriate mantras, gave them the power to instantly transport a person to wherever he wished to go. Holding one leaf in his hand and concealinf the other in the sole of his sandal, he travelled across the ocean ot an island wher a famous alchemist lived. Nagarjuna requested instructions in the making of gold. Now the alchemist realized that Nagarjuna must have come across the water by a secret technique, so hoping to acquire this secret he said, "LEt us exchange either our crafts or our wealth." "We should exchange our crafts," answered Nagarjuna, and gave him the leaf he held in his hand. [RY]

Nagarjuna 3. The alchemist, thinking that Nagarjuna was ni longer able to leave the island taught him how to make gold. Then Nagarjuna, by means of the sandalwood leaf he had hidden in his sandal, returned to India. There he turned a lot of iron into gold and provided the whole Sangha with all their needs. Later Nagarjuna became abbot of Nalanda. He repeatedley defeated all his opponent, both the heretics, such as Shankara, who ridiculed the madhyamika views, and the sravaka who asserted the invalidity of the Mahayana. Some Nagas came to attend to Nagarjuna's teachings and requested him to visit the Land the Nagas. Having taught the Naga King and his subjects, Nagarjuna returned with the text of the Prajnaparamita in One Hundred Thousand Verses and its abbreviated form. With these scriptures he revived the Mahayana tradition. He himself composed many treatises elucidating the view of the Madhyamaka and setting a reference point to the whole Mahayana philosophy on relative and absolute truths. [RY]

Nagarjuna 4. In accordance with the prediction of Arya Tara, Nagarjuna went to leave and teach in South India. There, too, he composed many treatises. His teachings on Vinaya were equalled to Lord Buddha's First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, his teachings on emptiness to the Second Turning, and his Collection of Praises (such as the Praise to the Absolute Expanse) to the Third Turning. Once a young prince, who coveted his father's kingdom, was told by his mother, "Your father's life is linked to that of Master Nagarjuna who himself attained eternal life. Therefore, you will never rule the kingdom." Later not bearing her son's unhappiness, the queen added, "Nagarjuna is a Bodhisattva, if you ask him for his head, he will give to you." The prince did accordingly, and Nagarjuna consented to give his head. But although the prince struck with his sword again and again, the master's neck could not be severed. Nagarjuna said, "Once when I was cutting kusha grass I cut off the head of an insect. [RY]

Nagarjuna 5. The karmic consequence of this act can still affect me and you can easily kill me with a blade of kusha grass." The prince tried and at the first stroke the masters' head fell on the ground. Milk, not blood, poured out and the severed head sppke: "I shall now go to Tushita heaven, but later I shall return in this very same body." Afraid, the prince, threw the head far away. However both the head and body of Nagarjuna turned into stone and it is said that the head, slowly but surely, moves closer to its trunk and that eventually, when the two reunite, Nagarjuna will revive and perform vast deeds for the benefit of the Doctrine and beings. Nagarjuna had four principal spiritual sons, Shakyamitra;, Nagabodhi;, Aryadeva; and Matanga;, as well as three close sons, Buddhapalita;, Bhavaviveka;, and Ashvagosha;. [MR]

Nagarjuna(garbha) (klu sgrub snying po); mention of [LWx] [RY]

Nagarjuna: some sources say he was born in 482 B.C, other in 212 B.C. and accordind to Mahayana scriptures he was born 1200 years after the Buddha's parinirvana. [MR]

Nagarjuna; alias Phakshab; quotation by; system of bodhichitta [LWx] [RY]

Nagarjuna; on bodhichitta training; system of bodhichitta; system of Phakshab [LW1] [RY]

Nagarjunagarbha (klu sgrub snying po) [LW1] [RY]

Nagasena: 200 ? [MR]

Nagi Gompa (na gi dgon pa). Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's hermitage near Kathmandu. [RY]

Nagki Rinchen, Vajranatha of Sadnagar (grong khyer dam pa): 1384-1458 [MR]

Nairanjara (Skt.). [ZL] [RY]

Najyayika. Following the Nyaya system of Brahmanical philosophy. [RY]

Naked ordinary mind (tha mal gyi shes pa rjen pa). [RY]

Nalanda - First and most important of the Buddhist universities; the center of Mahayana studies for many centuries [RY]

Nalanda (Skt.). The great monastic center for Buddhist studies in ancient India. Situated in the present Indian state of Bihar, a few hours drive from Bodhgaya. [ZL] [RY]

Nalanda (Skt.). The great monastic center for Buddhist studies which flourished in ancient India, situated in the present Indian state of Bihar. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]

Namdrang Gyatso, concepts and categories of Buddist philosophy;, rnam grangs rgya mthso;, NG} chos thams cad kyi spyir btang dka' ba'i gnas kyi brjed byang gsal bar ston pa rnam grangs rgya mthso'i gter. A detailed explanation of the various concepts and categories of Buddist philosophy, by Padma rig 'dzin (sa smad bla ma nyag bla) Published by Lama Dodrup Sangyay, Gangtok, Sikkim, 1977 [MR]

Namdrol Gyamtsho {rnam grol rgya mtsho}. Text on samaya by Longchenpa. Part of the Lama Yangthig. [RY]

Namjang (rnam byang). "Complete perfection." In this context the term specifically refers to the natural light of the enlightened essence of mind. [RY]

Namkha Dingphuk (nam mkha' lding phyug) [LW1] [RY]

Namkha Pel (nam mkha' dpal): 1170-1226 [MR]

Namkhai Nyingpo (nam mkha'i snying po). One of the 25 disciples of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Namkhai Nyingpo [LW1] [RY]

Namkhai Nyingpo [LWx] [RY]

Namkhai Nyingpo of Nub (gnubs nam mkha'i snying po). Born in Lower Nyal, he was one of the first Tibetans to take ordination. An adept translator, he journeyed to India where he received transmission from Hungkara and attained the body of nondual wisdom. Namkhai Nyingpo is also counted among the twenty-five disciples of Guru Rinpoche; the receiver of the transmission of Vishuddha Mind through the practice of which he was able to fly on the rays of the sun. When meditating in Splendid Long Cave of Kharchu at Lhodrak he had visions of numerous yidams and attained the vidyadhara level of mahamudra. Finally, he departed for celestial realms without leaving a corpse behind. [ZL] [RY]

Namkhai Nyingpo of Nub (gnubs nam mkha'i snying po). Born in the district of Lower Nyal, he was one of the first Tibetans to take ordination. An adept translator, he journeyed to India where he received transmission from Hungkara and attained the body of nondual wisdom. Namkhai Nyingpo is also counted among the twenty-five disciples of Guru Rinpoche. Receiving the transmission of Vishuddha Mind, he became able to fly on the rays of the sun. When meditating in Splendid Long Cave of Kharchu at Lhodrak he had visions of numerous yidams and attained the vidyadhara level of mahamudra. Eventually he departed for celestial realms without leaving a corpse behind. Namkhai Nyingpo means 'essence of space.'[AL] [RY]

Nammen Karmo (nam sman dkar mo). [ZL] [RY]

Namo (phyag 'tshal lo). Expression of homage and respect; salutation. [ZL] [RY]

Namo (phyag 'tshal lo). 'Homage' or 'salutation.' [RY]

Namo (Skt.) 'I pay homage!' [RY]

Namo Guru (bla ma la phyag 'tshal lo). Homage to the master! [RY]

Namo Guru Padmakaraya. Homage to Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Namo mahamudraye (Skt.). Homage to Mahamudra, the Great Seal. [RY]

Namo ratna guru (bla ma rin po che la phyag 'tshal lo). "I pay homage to the precious master!" [ZL] [RY]

Nampar mitogpa (rnam par mi rtog pa). 'Nonthought,' 'nonconceptual;' the absence of conceptual thinking. [RY]

Nampar Nangdzey Vairocana (rnam par snang mdzad bE ro tsa na). The great translator and disciple of both Shri Singha and Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Namshelma (gnam zhal ma). The Sky-faced One. The consort of Kalden Drendsey. [RY]

Namtog (rnam rtog). Conceptual thought in which there is no recognition of one's nature. [RY]

Namtso (byang gi gnam mtsho) [LW1] [RY]

Namtso Chugmo. [Daki] [RY]

Nanam Yeshe, alias Yeshe Dey of Nanam (sna nam ye shes sde). Also known as Bandey Yeshe Dey of Shang (zhang gi bhan dhe ye shes sde). A prolific translator of more than 200 scriptures and a disciple of Padmasambhava, this learned and accomplished monk once exhibited his miraculous powers, attained through mastery of Vajra Kilaya, by soaring through the sky like a bird. Yeshe mean 'original wakefulness.'[AL] [RY]

Nangchen (nang chen). A major province in Eastern Tibet. [RY]

Nangchen (nang chen); province in East Tibet [LW1] [RY]

Nangchen Gar. [RY]

Nangchen Tsechu Monastery (nang chen tshe chu dgon pa) [LW1] [RY]

Nangsi Silnon (snang srid zil gnon). The name of Guru Rinpoche which means glorious subjugator of appearance and existence. [RY]

Nangsi Silnon Tsal (snang srid zil gnon rtsal). Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Nara - Japanese capital beginning in eighth century. [Tarthang]

Nara Japanese capital beginning in eight century [RY]

Nargon monastery. [RY]

Naropa - Indian pandita and Siddha who taught at Vikramashila; master of Mar pa lo tsa ba [RY]

Naropa 1016-1100 (na ro pa). The great mahasiddha of India, chief disciple of Tilopa and the guru of Marpa in the Kagyü Lineage. See Rain of Wisdom, Shambhala Publications. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]

Naropa. The great mahasiddha of India, chief disciple of Tilopa and the guru of Marpa in the Kagyü Lineage. See Rain of Wisdom and The Life of Marpa, Shambhala Publications.[Primer] [RY]

Naropa: 1016-1100 [MR]

Narration of the Precious Revelation of the Terma Treasures (gter 'byung rin po che'i lo rgyus) by Longchen Rabjam. The historical background for the Khandro Nyingtig. 100 pages. Vol. OM of the mkha' 'gro yang tig. In this work the Sanglingma (see ‘’The Lotus-Born’’, translated by Erik Pema Kunsang, edited by Marcia Binder Schmidt, Shambhala Pub.) is quoted at great length. This history also includes the Dzogchen lineage of Padmasambhava from Buddha Samantabhadra to Shri Singha, his transmission of the Dzogchen teachings to the close disciples headed byYeshe Tsogyal. [ZL] [RY]

Narratives (rtogs pa brjod pa); aspect of excellent speech [LW1] [RY]

Narthang / (snar thang) Edition - Earliest manuscript edition of the Tibetan Canon, compiled in thirteenth century; different from the later printed edition [RY]

Natsok Rangdrol Yogin (sna tshogs rang grol gyi rnal 'byor pa). 'Natsok' means 'manifold,' the various kinds of sense cognitions. 'Rangdrol' means 'self-liberated.' [RY]

Natural bardo of this life (rang bzhin skye gnas kyi bar do). See Bardo of this life. [RY]

Natural Confession (rang bzhin gyi bshags pa). A synonym for the Confession of the Expanse of the View, 'Tawa Longshag.' [ZL] [RY]

Natural face (rang zhal). Same as the nature of mind. [RY]

Natural face of dharmakaya ([[chos sku'i rang zhal]). [RY]

Natural face of ground mahamudra (gzhi phyag chen gyi rang zhal). [RY]

Natural face of mind (sems nyid rang zhal). [RY]

Natural nirmanakaya (rang bzhin sprul sku). The pure nirmanakaya realms manifested by the buddhas of the five families, such as the realm of Sukhavati. [RY]

natural nirmanakaya (rang bzhin sprul sku); realm; semi apparent [LW1] [RY]

Natural nirmanakaya realm (rang bzhin sprul pa sku'i zhing). The emanated realms of the five buddhas. [RY]

natural nirmanakaya realm [LWx] [RY]

natural nirmanakayas (rang bzhin sprul sku); expl. [LWx] [RY]

Natural sound of dharmata (chos nyid kyi rang sgra). One of the experiences during the bardo of dharmata. [RY]

natural sound of dharmata; [LWx] [RY]

naturally present potential (rang bzhin gnas rigs) [LW1] [RY]

Naturally present potential (rang bzhin gnas rigs) applies to the mind essence present as the unobstructed potential for the qualities of dharmakaya arising from its empty aspect and the qualities of rupakaya arising from its manifest aspect. It is called 'all-ground wisdom' (kun gzhi'i ye shes) because of being the ground from which both samsara and nirvana arise and the 'defiled suchness' (dri bcas de bzhin nyid) because of being combined with defilement at the time of a sentient being. (YLS) (DKR) [RY]

naturally present potential (rang bzhin gnas rigs); expl. [LWx] [RY]

Nature (rang bzhin). 1) Same as self-nature. 2) See Essence, nature and capacity. [RY]

Nature, faculty, and thought (khams dbang po bsam pa). [RY]

nature, faculty, and thought (khams dbang po bsam pa); in the context of the threefold rinpening [LW1] [RY]

nature, faculty, and thought (khams dbang po bsam pa); in the context of the threefold rinpening [LWx] [RY]

nature. See 'essence, nature and capacity'.[Primer] [RY]

Nechen Jinbeb. [RY]

Nectar (amrita, bdud rtsi). see Amrita. [RY]

Nectar (bdud rtsi), Skt. amrita. 1) The 'nectar of immortality;' the ambrosia of the gods conferring immortality or other powers. 2) Abbreviation of 'Nectar Quality,' the heruka of the ratna family among the Eight Sadhana Teachings. [ZL] [RY]

Nectar Display Tantra (bdud rtsi rol pa'i rgyud). One of the Five Display Tantras among the Eighteen Mahayoga Tantras. [ZL] [RY]

Nectar Medicine (bdud rtsi sman). 1) The nectar of immortality. 2) Same as Nectar Quality. [ZL] [RY]

Nectar Quality (bdud rtsi yon tan) [LW1] [RY]

Nectar Quality (bdud rtsi yon tan). One of the Eight Sadhana Teachings. The heruka of the ratna family or the tantric teachings connected with that deity. [ZL] [RY]

Nectar-drop of Vajrapani (phyag rdor bdud rtsi'i thig pa) and the Precious Vajra-garland of the Holder of Secrets, root text and commentary (gsang bdag gces phreng rdo rje rtsa 'brel) are found in the Collected Works of Lodrak Drupchen. See also chap.1, notes 61 and 64. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Negative actions. {mi dge ba}. Unwholesome deeds. [RY]

Neither Presence nor Absence [of conceptions] (yod min med min). The third abode in the Formless Realm dwelling on the thought "My perception is neither absent nor present!" [RY]

Neither Presence nor Absence of Conceptions ('du shes yod min med min). The third abode in the Formless Realm dwelling on the thought "My perception is neither absent nor present!" [RY]

Nembutsu - Japanese practice of reciting the name of Amitabha (Amida); followed in Pure Land School [RY]

Net of Thousand Gods and Demons (lha 'dre stong gi drva ba). Name of tantric scripture. [ZL] [RY]

Netang Drolma Lhakang; (sgrol ma lha khang) Netang Drolma Lhakang was the main residence of Jowo Atisha in Tibet, and the place where he died in 1054. One finds there a statue of Atisha, regarded as is own likeness, some bone-relics of Atisha and his dharma robes. [MR]

Neten [LW1] [RY]

Neten Chokling [LW1] [RY]

Neten Chokling Rinpoche was born in Bhutan and recognized as the forth reincarnation of the great tertön Chogyur Lingpa by His Holiness the 16th Karmapa and His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He was brought to the Chokling monastery in Bir, India at the age of three. Rinpoche was able to recognize everyone and everything from his previous life. Chogyur Lingpa lived in the early part of the 19th century and was one the most renowned treasure revealers. His termas have been and continue to be practiced widely in both the Nyingma and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Chokling Rinpoche still lives in his monestary in Bir, looking after its well being and caring for the monks. His root teachers are His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. He is known amongst his peers as one of the most humorous, gentle and spacious teachers, indicating the great depth of his inner realization. [RY]

Neten Chokling. [RY]

Neten Chokling; [LWx] [RY]

Neten Gompa [LW1] [RY]

Neten Monastery. [RY]

Neten. [RY]

Neudong Dzong; (sne'u gdong rdzong). The site of the palace from which the Phagmodrupa family ruled Tibet during the 14th and 15th centuries. [MR]

Neudong Tse Tsokpa; (sne'u gdong rtse tshog pa) A Sakya monastery (now totally destroyed by the Chinese) situated at the foot of Neudong Dzong. It was founded by the Kasmiri Pandita Sakyashri (1145-1243). The temple sheltered a precious image of Sakyashri who talked as a person on several accasions. [MR]

never-ending adornment wheels (mi zad rgyan 'khor); of body, speech, mind, qualities, and activities; See also 'five never-ending adornment wheels' [LW1] [RY]

never-ending adornment wheels (mi zad rgyan 'khor); of Body, Speech, Mind, Qualities and Activities; of Body, Speech, Mind, Qualities and Activities (sku gsung thugs yon tan phrin las mi zad pa rgyan gyi 'khor lo); see also 'five never-ending adornment wheels'; [Lwx] [RY]

never-ending adornment wheels of Body, Speech, Mind, Qualities and Activities; of Body, Speech, Mind, Qualities and Activities (sku gsung thugs yon tan phrin las mi zad pa rgyan gyi 'khor lo) [RY]

New and Old Schools (gsar rnying). The New Schools are Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug. The Old School refers to Nyingma. [RY]

New and Old Schools of the Secret Mantra (gsang sngags gsar rnying). See New and Old Schools. [RY]

New Schools (gsar ma). The New Schools are Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug. [RY]

New Schools (gsar ma); chief tantra of; first masters; systems of explanation [LW1] [RY]

New schools {gsar ma}. Also called New Tradition. All the schools of Tibetan Buddhisn except for the Nyingmapa from the time of the great translator Rinchen Zangpo (957-1055) onwards. [RY]

New Schools of Later Translations (phyi 'gyur gsar ma) [LW1] [RY]

New Schools of Later Translations (phyi 'gyur gsar ma). [RY]

New Schools of Later Translations (phyi 'gyur gsar ma); expl. [LWx] [RY]

New Schools of Secret Mantra (sngags gsar ma) [LW1] [RY]

New Schools of Secret Mantra; first masters; systems of explanation [LWx] [RY]

New Schools; chief tantra of [LWx] [RY]

New Treasures (gter gsar) [LW1] [RY]

New Treasures; mention of [LWx] [RY]

Neykyi Sintig (gnad kyi zin tig). Scripture on Mahamudra. [RY]

Ngadag Nyang (mnga' bdag nyang) / (myang). See Nyang Ral Nyima Özer. [ZL] [RY]

Ngagyur Shechen Tennyi Dargye Ling (snga 'gyur zhe chen bstan gnyis dar rgyas gling). The seat of His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse in Nepal, situated at the Great Stupa of Jarung Khashor in Boudhanath. [ZL] [RY]

Ngakchang Dorje Namgyal (sngags 'chang rdo rje rnam rgyal), was the second incarnation of Tsodu Khenchen Lobzang Trinley ('tsho 'du'i mkhan chen blo bzang phrin las). According to RO, p.555, he had several sons, of whom Shabkar was one. Further incarnations of Lobzang Trinley were recognized. Tsodu (tsho 'du) is one of the five grasslands of the nomad area of Rekong (rong 'brog tsho lnga, see RO, p.560). The name of a Dorje Namgyal also appears in the lineage of the Mindroling tradition which Shabkar received from his Dzogchen master Jampel Dorje ('jam dpal rdo rje). See page ***36* of this autobiography. On Shabkar's lineage for the Khandro Nyingthig, see Appendix 2, table 2, and F.K. Ehrhard, Fluegelschlaege des Garuda, p.37. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

ngakpa (sngags pa) [LW1] [RY]

Ngakpa (sngags pa). See Tantrika. [ZL] [RY]

Ngakpa (Tib. sngags pa, Skt. mantrin) is a practitioner of the Secret Mantrayana. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngakso (sngags gso) [LW1] [RY]

Ngakso; expl.; [LWx] [RY]

Ngaktra Tulku, which should be written sngags grwa sprul sku, means "the Tulku of the Tantric College," and refers to one of the six monastic communities of Sang-ngak Chöling. (Communicated by Sengtrak Rinpoche. See also G.Smith, 1968). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngaktrin Lama (ngag phrin bla ma). The former life of Samten Gyatso. [RY]

Ngamlok (rngam log). A tantra of Mahayoga. [RY]

Ngangchungma (ngang chung ma). The queen of Mutig Tseypo. [ZL] [RY]

Ngari (mnga' ris), details of places in [LW1] [RY]

Ngari Dzong (mnga' ris rdzong) is Dzongka (rdzong kha), which, according to Trulshik Rinpoche should be spelled rdzong dga'. See also Aufschnaiter, 1976, hereafter referred to as MI. Dzongka is the main village in Gungthang (gung thang). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngari Panchen [LW1] [RY]

Ngari Panchen Pema Wangyal; 1487-1542, (mnga' ris pan chen pad ma dbang rgyal), one of the five tertön emanations of King Trisong Deutsen. He was also the author of the famed Domsum Namnge (sdom gsum rnam nges) which explains the three vows of the Pratimoksa, the Bodhisattva, and the Secret Mantra, and how they interrelate. [MR]

Ngari Panchen; quotation by [LWx] [RY]

Ngari Penchen: 1487-1542 [MR]

Ngari Traksang; (mnga' ri grwa tshang) A large Gelukpa monastery built in 1541 under the auspices of the Second Dalai Lama Gedun Gyatso. It stands like a fortress on an eminence dominating the entrance of the Yon Valley. [MR]

Ngari Tratsang (mnga' ris grwa tshang) is a large Gelukpa monastery founded in 1541 under the auspices of the second Dalai Lama, Gedun Gyatso (dge 'dun rgya mtsho, 1475-1542) under the patronage of a king of Guge in Ngari, hence the name of the monastery (see Ferrari, 1958, p.120, n.193). It stands like a fortress on an eminence dominating the entrance to the Yon Valley. See also PP *. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngari; details of places in [LWx] [RY]

Ngawang Chökyi Drakpa. [RY]

Ngawang Jampel Tsultrim (tshe smon gling ngag dbang 'jam dpal tshul khrims), The regent-king from Tsemön Ling in Lhasa (commonly pronounced "Tsomonling"), who ruled from 1819 to 1844. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngawang Lekdrup: 1811- [MR]

Ngawang Lobzang Tendzin (ngag dbang blo bzang bstan 'dzin, 1745-1812), born in Dzogeh (mdzod dge) district in Amdo as a descendent of a highly realized Nyingmapa siddha from Kathok, Ngakchang Dorje Senge (sngags 'chang rdo rje seng ge). He went to central Tibet where, at Mindroling Monastery, he received from Khenchen Orgyen Tendzin (mkhan chen o rgyan bstan 'dzin, b. 1742) the empowerments of the Mindroling tradition, which he conferred here upon Shabkar. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngawang Namgyal / (ngag dbang rnam rgyal) - Seventeenth century bKa' brgyud pa lama who became Dharma king of Bhutan [RY]

Ngawang Nyentrak (ngag dbang snyan grags), the sixty-sixth throne-holder of Ganden. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngawang Tenzing Norbu 1867- [MR]

Ngayab Lingpa (rnga yab gling pa). Same as Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Ngayab Palri. [RY]

Ngedon Drubpey Dorje. [RY]

Ngedon Gatsal Ling. [RY]

Ngedön Tenzin Sangpo (nges don bstan 'dzin bzang po): 1759-1792 [MR]

Ngodrup Palbar. [RY]

Ngog Lotsawa Lodrö Sherab: 1059-1109 [MR]

Ngöndro (sngon 'gro). See 'preliminaries.' [Primer] [RY]

Ngöndro (sngon 'gro). See 'preliminaries.' [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]

Ngondro (sngon 'gro): the preliminary practices of the Mantrayana. For a detail exposition of the Ngondro practice according to the Nyingma tradition, see Patrul Rinpoche's kun bzang bla ma'i zhal lung, translated by Bruyat et al. (1987 and 1994). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngondsok Gyalpo (mngon rdzogs rgyal po). A wrathful manifestation of Samantabhadra. [RY]

Ngor Ewam Chöden (ngor e wam chos ldan) is the second most important monastery of the Sakya school, it was founded in 1429 by Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo (ngor chen kun dga' bzang po, 1382-1444). It became famous for being the seat of the Lamdre teachings, and sheltered a rich library that included a large collection of Sanskrit manuscripts. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Ngor Ewam Chöden; (ngor evam chos ldan) The second most important monastery of the Sakya school was founded in 1429 by Ngorchen Kunga Sangpo (1382-1444). It became famous for being the seat of the Lamdre teachings, and sheltered a rich library which included a large collection of Sanskrit manuscripts. [MR]

Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo: 1382-1457 /44? founded Ngor Monastery [MR]

Ngotön Chökyi Dorje (rngog ston chos kyi rdo rje): 1036-1106 [MR]

Ngulchu [LW1] [RY]

Nichiren - Thirteenth century founder of the Japanese school that bears his name, stressing Lotus Sutra and nationalism [RY]

Niguma (ni gu ma). A great female Indian master and one of the teachers of Khyungpo Naljor. [RY]

Nihilism (chad lta). Literally, 'the view of discontinuance.' The extreme view of nothingness: no rebirth or karmic effects, and the nonexistence of a mind after death. [RY]

Nihilism (chad lta). Literally, 'the view of discontinuance.' The extreme view of nothingness: no rebirth or karmic effects, and the nonexistence of a mind after death.[AL] [RY]

Nihilists [LWx] [RY]

Nikaya - Name for the five divisions of the Suttapitaka of the Pali Canon; some other schools had four nikayas [RY]

Nikaya - Name for the five divisions of the Suttapitaka of the Pali Canon; some other schools had four nikayas. [Tarthang]

Nimba (nim pa). A tree with bitter fruit, Azadirachta indica. Every part of it is used for magical purposes. [RY]

nine actions of the three doors (bya ba dgu phrugs). The outer, inner, and secret activities of body, speech, and mind, which a yogin will give up when engaging in Thögal practice. Three concern the body: 1) outwardly, all worldly, distracting activities, 2) inwardly, all ordinary virtuous deeds such as prostrations and circumambulations, and 3) secretly, all unnecessary movements that scatter one's practice. Three concern speech: 1) outwardly, all worldly, deluded conversations, 2) inwardly, all liturgies and recitations, and 3) secretly, any talking whatsoever. Three concern the mind: 1) outwardly, all worldly, deluded thoughts, 2) inwardly, all mental activity focused on visualizations of the development and the completion stages, and 3) secretly, all movements of the mind. (See Jamgön Kongtrul's snying thig ma bu'i khrid yig, in DZ, vol. Kha, pp. 196-97). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

nine actions of the three doors (bya ba dgu phrugs): all outer, inner, and secret activities of body, speech, and mind, which a yogin will give up when engaging in Thögal practice. Three concern the body: 1) outwardly, all worldly, distracting activities, 2) inwardly, all ordinary virtuous deeds such as prostrations and circumambulations, and 3) secretly, all unnecessary movements that scatter one's practice. Three concern speech: 1) outwardly, all worldly, deluded conversations, 2) inwardly, all liturgies and recitations, and 3) secretly, any talking whatsoever. Three concern the mind: 1) outwardly, all worldly, deluded thoughts, 2) inwardly, all mental activity focused on visualizations of the development and the completion stages, and 3) secretly, all movements of the mind. (See Jamgön Kongtrul's snying thig ma bu'i khrid yig, in DZ, vol Kha, pp. 196-7). [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Nine attributes of a learned person (mkhas pa'i tshul dgu). Being learned, virtuous, and noble; being skilled in exposition, debate, and composition; possessing the three qualities of study, practice, and activity for the benefits of others. [RY]

Nine Categories of Excellence (bzang po'i tshul dgu). Being learned, virtuous, and noble; being skilled in exposition, debate, and composition; possessing the three qualities of study, practice, and activity for the benefits and others. [RY]

nine considerations (brtags pa dgu) [LW1] [RY]

nine considerations (brtags pa rnam pa dgu) [LW1] [RY]

Nine Crescents (zla gam dgu pa). [ZL] [RY]

Nine Cycles of the Bodyless Dakinis; (lus med mkha' 'gro skor dgu): Which were received by Tilopa from the wisdom Dakinis at the Gondhala Temple. These teachings were then transmitted to Naropa, and then partially to Marpa, Milarepa and their followers. Later when Rechungpa went to India he received and brought back to Tibet the entire cycle, which henceforth became part of Rechungpa's lineage, and has been preserved in what is also known as the Surmang Nyengyu (zur mang snyan brgyud) from the name of Surmang monastery in Nangchen, Eastern Tibet, where this tradition had been kept alive. [MR]

Nine Cycles of the Formless (lit. disembodied) Dakini (lus med mkha' 'gro'i skor dgu) were received by Tilopa from the wisdom dakinis at the Gondhala Temple. The teachings were then transmitted to Naropa, and then in part to Marpa, Milarepa and their disciples. Later when Rechungpa went to India he received and brought back to Tibet the entire cycle, which henceforth became part of Rechungpa's lineage. This cycle also became known as the Surmang Nyengyu (zur mang snyan brgyud) from the name of Surmang Monastery in Nangchen, Eastern Tibet, where its tradition has been kept alive. See DZ, vol. 8, and NG, p. 305. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Nine dhyanas of absorption (snyoms 'jug gi bsam gtan dgu). The four dhyanas, the four formless states, and the shravaka's samadhi of peace. [RY]

Nine Glorious Ones (dpal dgu) [LW1] [RY]

Nine Glorious Ones (dpal dgu); expl. [LWx] [RY]

nine graded vehicles (theg pa rim pa dgu). The three sutric vehicles of the Sravakas, the Pratyekabuddhas and the Bodhisattvas, followed by the six vehicles of Kriya, Upa, Yoga, Mahayoga, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga tantras. They can also be grouped into three vehicles, Hinayana which comprises the first two, Mahayana the third, and Vajrayana the last six. For explanations of their approaches, similarities and differences, see Appendix 1. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Nine gradual vehicles (theg pa rim pa dgu). Shravaka, Pratyekabuddha, Bodhisattva, Kriya, Upa, Yoga, Maha, Anu, and Ati. [RY]

Nine Gradual Vehicles (theg pa rim pa dgu). Shravaka, Pratyekabuddha, Bodhisattva, Kriya, Upa, Yoga, Mahayoga, Anu Yoga, and Ati Yoga. The first two are Hinayana; the third is Mahayana; the next three are the Three Outer Tantras; and the last three are called the Three Inner Tantras. [AL] [RY]

Nine kinds of shastras; (bstan bcos dgu) ‘’’1’’’) don dang ldan pa'i -, 2) don log pa'i -, 3) thos pa lhur len pa'i -, 4)don med pa'i -, 5) rtsos pa lhur len pa'i -, ‘’’6’’’) sgrub pa lhur len pa'i -, 7) ngan g.yo'i -, 8) brtse ba dang bral ba'i -, 9) sdug bsngal 'byin pa'i - (= ngan song dang ngan 'gro'i sdug bsngal 'bying par byed pa'i -),, Out of these six are to be discarded and three are valid (1, 6, and 10) [MR]

Nine Lineages (brgyud pa dgu) See 'three lineages' and the 'six lineages.' [RY]

nine means of mental stillness (sems gnas pa'i thabs dgu) [LW1] [RY]

Nine Mountain School - Collective name for the Korean Ch 'an or Son schools established beginning in the seventh century. [Tarthang]

Nine Mountain School - Collective name for the Korean Ch'an or Son schools established beginning in the seventh century [RY]

Nine peaceful expressions (zhi ba'i nyams dgu). The nine qualities of the body, speech and mind of a peaceful deity. [RY]

Nine regions of Tibet and Kham (bod khams gling dgu): The Regions of Jewel Light (rin chen 'od kyi gling) are the three upper districts (stod khams gsum) between the slate and snow mountains which are governed by elephants and deer. The Regions of Four Sogdian Areas (ru bzhi sog pa'i gling) are the three middle districts (bar khams gsum) between rock and meadow mountains which are governed by rock demons and monkeys. The Regions of Peacocks Below (rma bya 'og gling) are the three lower districts (smad khams gsum) between the jungles and forests which are governed by birds and rakshas. At this time there were no human beings. But here, "the center of the nine regions" is defined as being Samye in the center surrounded by the four cardinal and four intermediate directions of Tibet and Kham, altogether nine. This is the view of Jamyang Khyentse as has been told by Jamdrak. [RY]

nine regions of Tibet and Kham (bod khams gling dgu); listing [LW1] [RY]

Nine Root Tantras (rtsa ba'i rgyud dgu). The most important Mahayoga tantras of the Sadhana Section (sgrub sde). Listed in Chapter 19. [ZL] [RY]

Nine Sadhana Sections (sgrub pa sde dgu). The Eight Sadhana Teachings in addition to the teachings connected to Guru Vidyadhara. Sometimes the Assemblage of Sugatas is counted as the ninth. [ZL] [RY]

nine serene states of successive abiding (mthar gyis gnas pa'i snyoms 'jug dgu): From Gongpa Sangtal: There are the four dhyana states of serenity for discarding the thought of desire. The first dhyana is to be free from the conceptual thinking of perceiver and perceived but still be involved in discerning an object and act of meditation. The second dhyana is to be free from conceptual thinking and discernment but still be involved in fixating on savoring the taste of the samadhi of joy. The third dhyana is unmoving mind but with inhalation and exhalation. The samadhi of the fourth dhyana is being totally free from conceptual thinking with unobstructrd clear perception. [267] There are the four formless states of serenity to discard the conceptual thinking of the realm of form. Dwelling on the thought 'all phenomena are like space!' you stray into the (perception-sphere of) Infinite Space. Dwelling on the thought 'consciousness is infinite and directionless!' you stray into Infinite Consciousness. Dwelling on the thought 'the clear cognizance of perception is not present, not absent, and cannot be made an object of the intellect!' you stray into Neither Presence Nor Absence. Dwelling on the thought 'this mind does not consist of any entity whatsoever; it is nonexistent and empty!' you stray into the perception-sphere of Nothing Whatsoever. These states possess the slight defilement of being a conceptualization, a mental fascination, and an experience of dualistic mind. There is the serenity of cessation to discard the concepts of all these states. Analytical cessation is the ceasing within of the six consciousnesses engaging in their objects and the evenly resting in the interruption of the movement of breath and (dualistic) mind. Non-analytical cessation is to arrive at [* gshis kyi / kyis gzhol phyogs]. [268] That is ultimate indifference. Among these nine states of serenity, the four dhyana states are 'the shamatha that produces vipashyana.' Thus the samadhi of these four dhyanas is in harmony with the innate nature and the most eminent among all types of mundane samadhi. [RY]

Nine Serene States of Successive Abiding (mthar gyis gnas pa'i snyoms par 'jug pa dgu). The four dhyanas, the four formless states, and the shravaka's samadhi of peace, also known as the serenity of cessation.[AL] [RY]

nine stages of the path of cultivation (sgom lam gyi sa dgu) [LW1] [RY]

Nine vehicles (theg pa dgu). The nine gradual vehicles: Shravaka, Pratyekabuddha, Bodhisattva, Kriya, Upa, Yoga, Maha, Anu, and Ati. [RY]

Nine Yanas (theg pa dgu). The nine gradual vehicles: Shravaka, pratyekabuddha, bodhisattva, kriya, charya, yoga, maha, anu, and ati. [RY]

ninth level of enlightenment. The ninth level: sadhumati. (legs pa'i blo gros) "Excellent Intelligence". [Peter Roberts]

Nirmanakaya - An aspect or 'embodiment' of the Buddha, associated with the historical manifestation of the Buddha [RY]

Nirmanakaya - see Three Kayas. [RY]

Nirmanakaya (sprul (pa'i) sku). Emanation Body of a Buddha, [RY]

Nirmanakaya (sprul sku). 'Emanation body,' 'form of magical apparition.' The third of the three kayas. The aspect of enlightenment that can be perceived by ordinary beings. [Bardo Guide 91] [ZL] [RY]

Nirmanakaya (sprul sku). 'Emanation body,' 'form of magical apparition.' The third of the three kayas. The aspect of enlightenment that can be perceived by ordinary beings. [AL] [RY] Nirmanakaya (sprul sku). See 'three kayas'.[Primer] [RY] nirmanakaya (sprul sku). See also three kayas; realms; retinue; semi apparent; syllables; teachings; treasure letters; two types of; wisdom; yidams [LW1] [RY]

Nirmanakaya {sprul pa'i sku}. Body of manifestation. The aspect of Buddhahood which manifests out of compassion to help ordinary beings. [RY]

Nirmanakaya master (slob dpon sprul pa'i sku). A respectful way of addressing Guru Rinpoche showing that he is a manifestation of an enlightened being. [RY]

Nirmanakaya of Uddiyana (o rgyan sprul pa'i sku). Same as Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Nirmanakaya Padmakara (sprul sku pad ma 'byung gnas). Same as Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Nirmanakaya Padmasambhava (sprul sku pad ma 'byung gnas). Same as Guru Rinpoche. A respectful way of addressing Guru Rinpoche showing that he is a manifestation of an enlightened being. [ZL] [RY]

nirmanakaya realms; semi-apparent natural; [LWx] [RY]

Nirmanakaya who tames beings ('gro 'dul spul sku) [RY]

nirmanakaya; semi-apparent, expl.; two types of [LWx] [RY]

Nirvana - (mya ngan med pa) lit. 'blowing out'; extinguishing of the emotional fetters; the unconditioned state free from birth and death. [RY]

Nirvana - The extinction of samsara [RY]

Nirvana (mya ngan (las) 'das (pa), in compounds zhi). The cessation of everything samsaric such as ignorance and suffering, the Liberation of an Arhant or a Buddha. Hinayana Nirvana is supremely blissful but unhelpful to others, and the Arhant must eventually abandon that self-absorbed state and enter the Mahayana. 'Nirvana' is also used for the passing away of a buddha (and sometimes for that of other, presumably saintly persons), 'the N.' being the passing of 'the Buddha', Shakyamuni; when we ask buddhas not to enter N., they are of course in N. already in one sense, but we want them to continue manifesting themselves, not to pass away. [RY]

Nirvana (mya ngan las 'das pa). The extinguishing of the causes for samsaric existence. The lesser nirvana refers to the liberation from cyclic existence attained by a Hinayana practitioner. When referring to a buddha, 'nirvana' is the great non-dwelling state of enlightenment which falls neither into the extreme of samsaric existence nor into the passive state of cessation attained by an arhant. [ZL] [RY]

Nirvana Sutra (mdo myang 'das) [LW1] [RY]

Nirvana Sutra (mdo myang 'das); quotation from [LWx] [RY]

Nirvana Sutra (myang 'das kyi mdo). [ZL] [RY]

Noble and ordinary beings ('phags pa dang so so skye bo). The noble or 'exalted' beings are those who have attained the path of seeing, the third of the five paths. [RY]

Noble and supreme tamer of beings ('phags mchog 'gro 'dul). Same as Avalokiteshvara. [RY]

Noble beings (skyes mchog). Great masters, bodhisattvas or arhants, who have attained the path of seeing, the third of the five paths. [RY]

Noble Land ('phags yul). The land of India. [RY]

Noble Land. Syn. India [LW1] [RY]

Noble Land; alias India; [LWx] [RY]

Noble ones ('phags pa). See noble beings. [RY]

noble potential ('phags pa'i rigs); definition of [LW1] [RY]

Noble sangha ('phags pa'i dge 'dun). The congregation of practitioners who have attained the path of seeing, the third of the five paths. [RY]

Nöjin Gangsang (gnod sbyin gangs bzang) [LW1] [RY]

Nominhan is the Manchu equivalent of the Tibetan chos rgyal, "Prince of the Faith," or, as in the present translation, "Dharma King." As communicated by Prof. M. Kapstein, this interesting word comes from the Greek nomos "law, norm," and Han, standing for the Mongolian Khan, "chieftain." [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Non-apparent luminosity (snang med 'od gsal). Same as the luminosity of dharmakaya or empty luminosity. [RY]

Nonarising (skye ba med pa). In the aspect of ultimate truth, all phenomena are devoid of an independent, concrete identity and have therefore no basis for such attributes as 'arising, dwelling or ceasing' i.e. coming into being, remaining in time and place, and ceasing to exist. [ZL] [RY]

nonarising (skye ba med pa); acceptance of; the letter a [LW1] [RY]

nonarising (skye ba med pa); expl. [LWx] [RY]

nonarising [LWx] [RY]

Nonarising dharmata (chos nyid skye ba med pa). The nature of things which like space does not come into being as a concrete, apprehensible entity. [ZL] [RY]

Nonarising essence (gshis skye ba med pa). [RY]

NONARISING NATURE OF MIND (sems nyid skye ba med pa). In the aspect of ultimate truth, all phenomena are devoid of an independent, concrete identity and have therefore no basis for such attributes as 'arising, dwelling or ceasing' i.e. coming into being, remaining in time and place, and ceasing to exist. [AL] [RY]

Nonarising Tilaka Scripture (skye med ti la ka'i lung). One of the Eighteen Major Scriptures of the Mind Section of Dzogchen. [ZL] [RY]

Non-Buddhist (mu stegs pa), Skt. tirthika. Teachers of non-Buddhist philosophy who adhere to the extreme views of eternalism or nihilism. [ZL] [RY]

non-Buddhist philosophers; listing five types [LW1] [RY]

non-Buddhist philosophers; listing five types [LWx] [RY]

Non-Buddhists (phyi pa, mu stegs pa; Skt. Tirthika). Teachers of philosophy adhering to the extreme views of eternalism or nihilism, esp. a Hindu, Jain or Lokyata (materialist). [RY]

Noncompound ('dus ma byas). A phenomena that is beyond arising, dwelling and ceasing. [RY]

Nonconceptual (nirvikalpa, rnam par mi rtog (pa)). [RY]

Nonconceptual (rnam par mi rtog pa). Of or pertaining to the absence of conceptual thinking or discursive thought. [ZL] [RY]

Nonconceptual {dmigs pa med pa}. Free of concepts. [RY]

Nonconceptual Mind Tantra (rnam par mi rtog dgongs pa'i rgyud). A tantra belonging to Upa Yoga. [ZL] [RY]

Nonconceptual self-cognizance (rtog med rang gsal). The basic state of mind that is pointed out by the root guru; free from thoughts and yet naturally cognizing whatever is present. [RY]

Nonconceptual wakefulness (rnam par mi rtog pa'i ye shes). [RY]

Nonconceptual wakefulness (rnam par mi rtog pa'i ye shes). The basic state of mind that is pointed out by the root guru; free from thoughts and yet cognizing whatever is present. [RY]

Nonconceptual wisdom (rnam par mi rtog pa'i ye shes). [RY]

Nonconceptualization of the three spheres ('khor gsum dmigs med). Not holding on to the concepts of subject, object and action. [RY]

nonconceptualization of the three spheres. Not retaining concepts of a subject, object, and action.[Primer] [RY]

nonconcurrent formations (ldan min 'du byed) [LW1] [RY]

Nonconcurrent formations (ldan min 'du byed) are defined as any formation which is neither endowed with matter nor [concurrent with] mind in the case when matter is composed of material particles and mind is what is conscious and cognizant. [RY]

nonconcurrent formations (ldan min 'du byed); expl. [LWx] [RY]

nonconcurrent formations [LWx] [RY]

Nondharmic (chos min). [RY]

Nondharmic (chos min). Any attribute or action that is conflict with the Dharma, especially the 'eight worldly concerns.' [RY]

Nondistraction (g.yengs med). Not straying from the continuity of the practice. [RY]

Nondual Tantra (gnyis med rgyud). The third of the three aspects of Anuttara Yoga which place emphasis on the unity of the stages of development and completion. [RY]

Nondual Tantra (gnyis med); as Ati Yoga [LW1] [RY]

Nondual Tantra [LWx] [RY]

Nondual Tantra Ati Yoga (gnyis med a ti yo ga) [LWx] [RY]

Nonexistent vivid presence. (med pa gsal snang). [RY]

Nonfabrication (bzo med). [RY]

Nonfabrication (bzo med). The important key point in meditation of Mahamudra and Dzogchen; that innate wakefulness is not created through intellectual effort. [RY]

Nonfabrication (bzo med, ma bcos). The key point in the training of Mahamudra and Dzogchen; that innate wakefulness is not created through intellectual effort. [ZL] [RY]

Nonfixation ('dzin med). The state of not holding on to subject and object. [RY]

Nonhumans (mi ma yin). Spirits, ghost, demons. [ZL] [RY]

Nonmeditation (mi bsgom). The state of not holding on to an object meditated upon nor a subject who meditates. [ZL] [RY]

Nonmeditation (sgom med). The state of not holding on to an object meditated upon nor a subject who meditates. Also refers to the fourth stage of Mahamudra in which nothing further needs to be 'meditated upon' or 'cultivated.' [RY]

Nonreturn (phyir mi ldog pa). See under 'fruition of nonreturn.' [ZL] [RY]

Non-self, nairatmya, (bdag med). The lack of true, independent self-existence. [RY]

Nonstraying Goddess Tantra (lha mo ma gol ba'i rgyud). One of the Eighteen Mahayoga Tantras. [ZL] [RY]

NONTHOUGHT (mi rtog pa). See 'bliss, clarity and nonthought.'[AL] [RY]

Nonthought (mi rtog). 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. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]

Nonthought (mi rtog). 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. [RY]

nontransferring karmic action (mi g.yo ba'i las) [LW1] [RY]

non-transferring karmic action (mi g.yo ba'i las); expl. [LWx] [RY]

Nonvirtues (mi dge ba). Usually referring to the ten unvirtuous actions: The physical misdeeds of killing, taking what is not given, and engaging in sexual misconduct; the verbal misdeeds of lying, uttering divisive talk, harsh words, and gossiping; and the mental misdeeds of harboring covetousness, ill-will, and wrong views. [ZL] [RY]

Norbu Punsum. [RY]

Norbu Tendzin (nor bu bstan 'dzin). The first name of Chokgyur Lingpa, given by his father. [RY]

Norbu Trako (nor bu phra bkod). A Dzogchen tantra. [RY]

Northern Terma (byang gter) the rediscovered treasures of Rigdzin Gödem. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

not implied exposition (dgongs min); among the six limits [LW1] [RY]

not implied exposition (dgongs min); among the six limits [LWx] [RY]

not literal (sgra ji bzhin ma yin pa); among the six limits [LW1] [RY]

not literal (sgra ji bzhin ma yin pa); among the six limits [LWx] [RY]

Notes on the Seven Chapters (le'u bdun zin bris); written by Chagmey Rinpoche [LW1] [RY]

Notes on the Seven Chapters (le'u bdun zin bris); written by Karma Chagmey [LWx] [RY]

Nothing Whatsoever (ci yang med pa). The third of the four formless realms in which one dwells on the thought, "Nothing whatsoever!" [RY]

Novice, shramanera, (dge tshul). Monk and nun novices alike are bound by a somewhat less severe version of the bhikshu's discipline. While bhikshu ordination cannot be taken before the age of twenty, novice ordination can be taken younger; the vows are taken for life. [RY]

Nub Kolungpa Yonten Gyatso. [RY]

Nubchen (gnubs chen) Sangye Yeshe: 841- /or: 767-880 or 915 [MR]

Nubchen Sangye (bsnubs chen sangs rgyas). One of the 25 disciples of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Nubchen Sangye Yeshe (bsnubs chen sangs rgyas ye shes). One of the 25 disciples of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

Nubchen Sangye Yeshe (bsnubs chen sangs rgyas ye shes). One of the 25 disciples of Guru Rinpoche. See History of the Nyingma Lineage, Wisdom Publications. [RY]

Nubchen Sangye. [RY]

Nubri. [RY]

Nurhachi - Founder of the Manchu kingdom, regarded in the Manchu tradition as an incarnation of Manjushri [RY]

Nurhachi - Founder of the Manchu kingdom, regarded in the Manchu tradition as an incarnation of Manjusri. [Tarthang]

Nutmeg (Tib. dza ti, Lat. Myristica fragrans) is one of the "six excellent ones" (bzang po drug) used in many medicinal preparations. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

nyagrodha - The tiny seed of the banyan, or nyagrodha, gives birth to a giant tree which spreads over a huge area. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Nyake Phulong, Gompo Namgyal, the chief of Nyarong in eastern Tibet spread a reign of terror in the neighbouring area, following which thousands of refugees poured into Lhasa from Derge, Horkhok, Lithang, Chating and Dzakhok. They submitted petitions to the Tibetan government for help, and in 1863 the government sent troops to Nyarong under the command of Kalön Phulungpa and Dapön Trimön. After two years of fight, Gonpo Namgyal was defeated and the seventeen districts he had occupied were restored to their former chiefs. [MR]

Nyakla Pema Dudul: 1816-1872 [MR]

Nyamjor. mnyam sbyor, one of the 18 tantras of mahayoga. [RY]

Nyang Ben Tingdzin Sangpo (nyang dben ting 'dzin bzang po). A close disciple of Vimalamitra and Guru Rinpoche. [RY]

NYANG RAL (nyang ral). Short for Nyang Ral Nyima Özer.[AL] [RY]

Nyang Ral Nyima Öser [LW1] [RY]

NYANG RAL NYIMA ÖZER (nyang ral nyi ma 'od zer). (1124-1192). The first of the Five Tertön Kings and a reincarnation of King Trisong Deutsen. Several of his revealed treasures are included in the Rinchen Terdzö, among which the most well known is the Kagye Deshek Düpa, a cycle of teachings focusing on the Eight Sadhana Teachings, and the biography of Guru Rinpoche called Sanglingma, now published as The Lotus-born (Shambhala). Nyang Ral means 'Braided one from Nyang,' and Nyima Özer means 'Ray of sun light.'[AL] [RY]

Nyang Ral Nyima Özer [LWx] [RY]

Nyang Ral Nyima Özer 1. (myang ral nyi ma 'od zer). In the district of Lhodrag situated to the south of Samye in Central Tibet, a child was born to Nyangtön Chökyi Khorlo, a renowned Nyingma yogi, and his wife Lady Yeshe Drön. The child was named Nyima Özer, 'Beam of Sunlight,' an extraordinary being who possessed eight marvellous signs including three moles in the shapes of the syllables om ah hung on his forehead, throat and heart center. After being concealed at home until the age of twelve, unknown to other people, he was taken to a fair arranged by his uncle. At the fair he outshone everyone in the horse race and when seated upon a small throne by his uncle, Nyima Özer expounded bodhichitta, inspiring deep faith in the whole gathering. Because of the twelve year old long hair that was wrapped around his head to hide his ushnika and the om in his forehead, he was given the name Lord Nyang Ral, the Braided Master of Nyang. [ZL] [RY]

Nyang Ral Nyima Özer 1124-1192 (myang ral nyi ma 'od zer). The first of the Five Tertön Kings and a reincarnation of King Trisong Deutsen. Several of his revealed treasures are included in the Rinchen Terdzö among which the most well known is the Kagye Desheg Düpa, a cycle of teachings focusing on the Eight Sadhana Teachings, and the biography of Guru Rinpoche called Sanglingma. [RY]

Nyang Ral Nyima Özer 2. To the age of twenty-five he studied the prevalent tantric systems of Nyingma and Shijey with many great masters. Following directions given to him by Padmasambhava in person, Nyima Özer went to the cave named Imprint of the Raksha's Claw and to Pearl Crystal Cave of Pama Ridge where he received empowerment and blessings from both Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal. During the following years, Nyima Özer revealed an incredible amount of terma treasures. Without propagating a single of these teachings, he kept them secret and remained in retreat at Samye Chimphu for six years. During the retreat, Padmasambhava appeared for seven days and bestowed upon Nyima Özer whichever profound instruction he was requested. Finally, Padmasambhava dissolved into Nyima Özer's heart, producing an experience of bliss, clarity and nonthought which lasted for six months. [ZL] [RY] Nyang Ral Nyima Özer 3. At another occasion, Yeshe Tsogyal commanded him to go to Lhodrak and establish a temple there for the benefit of beings. Later Nyang Ral Nyima Özer went to Lhodrak where innumerable disciples gradually gathered around him. Due to the tremendous impact of the terma treasures he revealed, Nyima Özer is considered the first of five tertön kings. [ZL] [RY]

Nyang Ral Nyima Özer: 1124-1192 /1136-1204 (karmay) [MR]

Nyang Ral Nyima Özer; expl. [LWx] [RY]

Nyang Tsen (nyang btsan). [ZL] [RY]

Nyangben Tingdzin Zangpo (nyang dben ting 'dzin bzang po). A close disciple of Vimalamitra and Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava).[EMP] [RY]

Nyang-gyi Martri, the Direct Instructions of Nyang (myang gi dmar khrid). Padmasambhava's replies to questions from Yeshe Tsogyal on all aspects of practice; revealed by Nyang Ral Nyima Özer. [RY]

Nyasang of Shang [LW1] [RY]

Nyatri Tsenpo (gnya' khri btsan po) [LW1] [RY]

Nyatri Tsenpo (gnya' khri btsan po) said to be the name of the first king of Tibet, who descended from the sky to Yrlha Shampo mountain. [Rain of Wisdom]

Nyatri Tsenpo / gNya khri btsan po - In traditional accounts, first king of Tibet [RY]

Nyenchen Tanglha (gnyan chen thang lha) Name of a mountain range north of Lhasa, the abode of a deity of the same name. Subjugated by Padmakara (Padmasambhava), he is an important protector of teachings. [Rain of Wisdom]

Nyenchen Tanglha (gnyan chen thang lha). Important protector of the Nyingma teachings, regarded as a bodhisattva on the eighth level. Also a name of a mountain range. [ZL] [RY]

Nyendrub (Approach and Accomplishment) (bsnyen sgrub) [LW1] [RY]

Nyengyu. [RY]

Nyenpa Ridzong (gnyan pa ri rdzong): a monastery founded by Nyenpa Drupchen (gnyan pa grub chen, see MK, p.50) at the feet of an immense cliff that is the dwelling of local protecting deities. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Nyima Bum: 1158-1213 [MR]

Nyi-ma 'od-zer - Master of the rNying-ma school and early gter-ston. [Tarthang]

Nyima Öser; one of the eight manifestations [LW1] [RY]

Nyima Özer / Nyi ma 'od zer - Master of the rNying ma school and early gter ston [RY]

Nyima Özer. [Daki] [RY]

Nyima Özer; [LWx] [RY]

Nyimey Namgyal (gnyis med rnam rgyal). Name of a tantric scripture. [RY]

Nyingjang / sNying byang - see gTer ma. [RY]

Nyingma (rnying ma). See Nyingma School). [RY]

Nyingma (rnying ma); expl. [LWx] [RY]

Nyingma / rNying ma - see Tibetan Schools of Buddhism. [RY]

Nyingma / rNying ma - Tibetan school of Buddhism established by Padmasambhava [RY]

Nyingma / The rNying ma maintain the lineages that were carried to Tibet during the early transmission of the Dharma from the 7th through the 9th centuries. These lineages were established in Tibet by the great masters Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Shantarakshita, and Vairotsana, and were supported by texts translated at that time by outstanding panditas and lotsawas. This early transmission was furthered by the patronage of the great Dharma Kings Srong btsan sgam po, Khri srong lde'u btsan, and Ral pa can. rNying ma pas maintain a complete Sutra and Mantra tradition, and recognize nine different vehicles for realization. Principal types of transmission are bka' ma and gter ma. Practices are based on both outer and inner Tantras, with practice of the inner Tantras being a distinguishing characteristic of the rNying ma school. There is an emphasis on the balance of study and practice as a foundation for the higher practices which lead to complete realization. [RY]

Nyingma Chöjung by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche. Tibetan title: bod snga rabs pa rnying ma'i chos 'byung lha dbang g.yul las rgyal ba'i rnga bo che'i sgra dbyangs. A translation of this important historical work has been completed by Dr. Gyurme Dorje and Matthew Kapstein under the title: The Nyingma School, its History and Fundamentals, Wisdom Publications. [ZL] [RY]

Nyingma Gyübum (rnying ma rgyud 'bum) [LW1] [RY]

Nyingma Gyübum (rnying ma rgyud 'bum). 'The Hundred Thousand Tantras of the Old School.' A collection of scriptures belonging to the Three Inner Tantras, gathered by Ratna Lingpa and re-edited by Jigmey Lingpa. Various editions exist, but the numbering of the volumes used in this book are from the version in 36 volumes published by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, New Delhi, 1974. Structure of this edition: 10 volumes of Ati Yoga, 3 volumes of Anu Yoga, 6 volumes of the Tantra Section of Mahayoga, 13 volumes of the Sadhana Section of Mahayoga, 1 volume of protector tantras, and 3 volumes of catalogues and historical background. [ZL] [RY]

Nyingma Gyübum [LWx] [RY]

Nyingma Kama (rnying ma bka' ma). 'The Oral Transmission of the Old School.' 56 volumes in the expanded edition published by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, New Delhi. [ZL] [RY]

Nyingma lineage. [RY]

Nyingma School (rnying ma). The teachings brought to Tibet and translated chiefly during the reign of King Trisong Deutsen and in the subsequent period up to Rinchen Sangpo. [RY]

Nyingma School (rnying ma). The teachings brought to Tibet and translated mainly during the reign of King Trisong Deutsen and in the subsequent period up to Rinchen Sangpo in the ninth century, chiefly by the great masters Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Shantarakshita, and Vairochana. The two subsequent main types of transmission are Kama and Terma. Practices are based on both the Outer and Inner Tantras with emphasis on the practice of the Inner Tantras of Mahayoga, Anu Yoga and Ati Yoga. [ZL] [RY]

Nyingma School (rnying ma). The teachings brought to Tibet and translated mainly during the reign of King Trisong Deutsen and in the subsequent period up to Rinchen Sangpo in the ninth century, chiefly by the great masters Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, Shantarakshita, and Vairochana. The two main types of transmission are Kama and Terma. Practices are based on both the Outer and Inner Tantras with emphasis on the practice of the Inner Tantras of Mahayoga, Anu Yoga and Ati Yoga. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]

Nyingma School (rnying ma); chief tantra; of Early Translations; six superior qualities; special qualities of; system of explanation; three great transmissions [LW1] [RY]

Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism; by Dudjom Rinpoche [LW1] [RY]

Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism; by Dudjom Rinpoche; written by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche; [LWx] [RY]

Nyingma School; three great transmissions of [LWx] [RY]

Nyingma Tantras (rnying rgyud). See Nyingma Gyübum. [ZL] [RY]

Nyingma tradition (rnying lugs). The teachings brought to Tibet and translated chiefly during the reign of King Trisong Deutsen and in the following period up to Rinchen Sangpo. [RY]

Nyingma tradition (rnying ma'i lugs). See Nyingma School. [RY]

Nyingma; special qualities of; [LWx] [RY]

Nyingmapas {rnying ma pa}. Ancient tradition. The followers of the first teachings of the Secret Mantra Vajrayana brought to Tibet by the great master Padmasambhava in the 8th century. [RY]

nyingpo; meaning of [LW1] [RY]

nyingpo; meaning of; [LWx] [RY]

Nyingthig (snying thig). Vimalamitra united the two aspects of Innermost Unexcelled Section: the explanatory lineage with scriptures and the hearing lineage without scriptures and concealed them to be revealed in the future as the Nyingthig teachings renowned as Vima Nyingthig, and also as the Secret Heart Essence of Vimalamitra (bi ma'i gsang ba snying thig). Longchenpa clarified them in his 51 sections of Lama Yangthig. Padmakara's concealed his teachings on the Innermost Unexcelled Cycle to be revealed in the future as Khandro Nyingthig, the Heart Essence of the Dakinis. Longchenpa also clarified these teachings in his Khandro Yangthig. These four exceptional sets of Dzogchen instructions are together with Longchenpa's additional teachings Zabmo Yangthig, contained in his collection famed as Nyingthig Yabshi. [RY]

Nyingthig Ya Shi; (snying thig ya bzhi) : the most profound cycle of Great Perfection teachings written by Gyalwa Longchen Rabjam. It contains the Khandro Nyingthig of Guru Rinpoche, found in terma by Pema Ledrel Tsal, and continued by Longchen Rabjam in the Khandro Yangtig, the Bima Nyingthig of Bimalamitra, given in vision to Chetsün Senge Wangchuk and continued by Longchen Rabjam in the Lama Yangtig. And the quintessence of all these has been expressed by Longchen Rabjam in the Zabmo Yantig. [MR]

Nyingthig Yabshi - These four exceptional sets of Dzogchen instructions are together with Longchenpa's additional teachings Zabmo Yangthig, contained in his collection famed as Nyingthig Yabshi. [RY]

Nyingthig. Vimalamitra united the two aspects of Innermost Unexcelled Section: the explanatory lineage with scriptures and the hearing lineage without scriptures and concealed them to be revealed in the future as the Nyingthig teachings renowned as Vima Nyingthig, and also as the Secret Heart Essence of Vimalamitra (bi ma'i gsang ba snying thig). Longchenpa clarified them in his 51 sections of Lama Yangthig. Padmakara's concealed his teachings on the Innermost Unexcelled Cycle to be revealed in the future as Khandro Nyingthig, the Heart Essence of the Dakinis. Longchenpa also clarified these teachings in his Khandro Yangthig. [RY]

Nyingtig Yabshi (snying thig ya bzhi). One of the most famous collections of Dzogchen scriptures. Vimalamitra united the two aspects of Innermost Unexcelled Section — the explanatory lineage with scriptures and the hearing lineage without scriptures — and concealed them to be revealed as the Nyingtig teachings Vima Nyingtig, and also as the Secret Heart Essence of Vimalamitra (bi ma'i gsang ba snying thig). Longchenpa clarified them in his 51 sections of Lama Yangtig. Padmakara concealed his teachings on the Innermost Unexcelled Cycle to be revealed in the future as Khandro Nyingtig, the Heart Essence of the Dakinis. Longchenpa also clarified these teachings in his Khandro Yangtig. These four exceptional sets of Dzogchen instructions are, together with Longchenpa's additional teachings Zabmo Yangtig, contained in his collection, Nyingtig Yabshi.[AL] [RY]

Nyishen Monastery. [RY]

Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche (-) Regarded as the greatest living khenpo of the Nyingma tradition. Renowned for his spontaneous poetry and songs of realization. He is one of the holders of the Hearing Lineage of Nyingthig which comes from Jigmey Lingpa and Paltrul Rinpoche. [RY]

Nyungne (smyung gnas) is a practice of fasting focused upon the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokitesvara, in his eleven-faced and thousand-armed form. The main lineage of nyungne practice came down through the famed Indian nun Gelongma Palmo (dge slong ma dpal mo): Bhiksuni Shri. [MR-ShabkarNotes]

Nyungnepa - smyung gnas pa: someone who regularly perform fasting practices [MR-ShabkarNotes]

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