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[[gter chen 'bar ba'i rdo rje]] (1836-1920), a close student of [[Chokgyur Lingpa]] ([[gter chen mchog gyur gling pa]] 1829-1870). His original seat was the [[Karma Kagyu]] monastery of [[Surmang]]. He had numerous Termas and was also influential in the preservation of the teachings of the [[Barom Kagyu]] school. Terchen Barwey Dorje was the older brother of [[Lady Dega]], the main consort of Chokgyur Lingpa. From the moment he offered her to him, he served him until Chokgyur Lingpa passed away.
Actual Reality ([[chos nyid]])
*According to the Greater Vehicle or Mahāyāna Buddhism, actual reality (Tib. [[chos nyid]], Skt. [[dharmatā]]) is a synonym for emptiness ([[śūnyatā]]) or ultimate truth ([[paramārthasatya]]). In Atiyoga literature, the actual reality or ultimate truth of phenomena is contrasted with the apparent reality of phenomena ([[chos can]], Skt. [[dharmin]]). The word dharma in the sense of “knowable phenomena” or “things” is considered to be neutral in terms of these empty and apparent aspects. For an elaborate discussion of these distinctions, see Maitreya's Analysis of Phenomena and Reality ([[Dharmadharmatāvibhāga]], T. 4022-3), and from the rNying-ma perspective, NSTB, pp. 215, 319, and 330. [[GD]] (from the Glossary to [[Tibetan Elemental Divination Paintings]])


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The extraordinary life story of Terchen Barway Dorje. The first Barway Dorje was a terton, or precious treasure revealer, and the rebirth of [[Nupchen Sangye Yeshe]], one of [[Padmasambhava's twenty-five disciples]]. Barway Dorje appeared in Tibet during the nineteenth century and was praised and respected by the many holy beings of his time as an authentic terton. His many treasures include the Sadhanas of the [[Vidyadhara Guru]], the Vajrakila Cycle, and the Dakini Cycle, all of which contain profound instructions pertaining to ripening and liberation. The previous Karmapa displayed great interest in the Vajrakila Cycle in particular. In addition to his treasures, Terchen Barway Dorje composed many works of his own that have been of great service to the essence teachings, such as his [[Barom Kagyu Mahamudra]] and [[Six Doctrines]].
 
===Main Teachers===
*[[Thegchok Dorje]], the [[14th Karmapa]] (1797-1867)<br>
*[[Pema Nyingje Wangpo]], the [[9th Tai Situpa]] (1774-1853)<b>
*[[Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa]] (1829-1870)<br>
 
===Main Students===
*[[rgyal sras gzhan phan chos kyi grags pa]], (19th/20th cent.)
 
===Main Lineages===
*[[Nyingma]]<br>
*[[Barom Kagyu]]<br>
*[[Karma Kagyu]]
 
===Publications===
*[[Precious Essence]], The Inner Autobiography of Terchen Barway Dorje. ISBN 974109258X
 
[[Category:Buddhist Masters]]
[[Category:Tibetan Buddhist Teachers]]
[[Category:Nyingma Masters]]
[[Category:Kagyu Masters]]

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Actual Reality (chos nyid)

  • According to the Greater Vehicle or Mahāyāna Buddhism, actual reality (Tib. chos nyid, Skt. dharmatā) is a synonym for emptiness (śūnyatā) or ultimate truth (paramārthasatya). In Atiyoga literature, the actual reality or ultimate truth of phenomena is contrasted with the apparent reality of phenomena (chos can, Skt. dharmin). The word dharma in the sense of “knowable phenomena” or “things” is considered to be neutral in terms of these empty and apparent aspects. For an elaborate discussion of these distinctions, see Maitreya's Analysis of Phenomena and Reality (Dharmadharmatāvibhāga, T. 4022-3), and from the rNying-ma perspective, NSTB, pp. 215, 319, and 330. GD (from the Glossary to Tibetan Elemental Divination Paintings)
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