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Lineage of the Profound View (zab mo lta brgyud) [LWx] [RY]
Lineage of the Profound View (zab mo lta brgyud). See also Chariot of the Profound View [LW1] [RY]
Lineage of the Vast Conduct (rgya chen spyod brgyud) [LWx] [RY]
Lineage of the Vast Conduct (rgya chen spyod brgyud). See also Chariot of the Vast Cunduct [LW1] [RY]
Lineage Supplication (brgyud pa'i gsol 'debs). [RY]
Ling Sum, "the three residences," are (1) Tsemön Ling (tshe smon gling), the seat of Tsemön Ling Rinpoche; (2) Tengye Ling (bstan rgyas gling), the seat of Demo Rinpoche (de mo rin po che); and (3) Kunde Ling (kun bde gling), the seat of Tatsak Rinpoche (rta tshag rin po che). These three high lamas would assume by turns the office of regent-king of Tibet, who took care of the secular and religious matters of state during the minority of the Dalai Lama. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Linga: Representation of the forces of evil as a figure in chains, with destructive mantras written upon it. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lingam. Male organ, especially as emblem of Shiva. [RY]
Lingchen Repa (gling chen ras pa) or gling rje ras pa, pad ma rdo rje, disciple of Phagmo Drupa, master of Tsangpa Gyare): 1128-1188/9 [MR]
Lingchenrepa (gling chen ras pa) Founder of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage. [Rain of Wisdom]
Lingje Dorje Repa (gling rje rdo rje ras pa). A great master in the lineage of the Drukpa Kagyu School. [RY]
Lingje Repa (gling rje ras pa). (1128-1188). A great master in the early lineage of the Drukpa Kagyu School; also known as Lingchen Repa Pema Dorje (gling chen ras pa pad ma rdo rje). He was a disciple of Phagmo Drupa and the teacher of Tsangpa Gyare.[EMP] [RY]
Lingje Repa, disciple of Phagmo Drupa and teacher of Tsangpa Gyare, founded the bar 'brug: 1248-1308 /1228-1289? [MR]
Lingpa (gling pa). A title usually appended to the name of a tertön, revealer of concealed treasures. Literally, it means 'sanctuary' of peace and happiness for beings. [RY]
Lingtso Ngönmo (ling mtsho sngon mo) [LW1] [RY]
Lion Cave of Taktsang (stag tshang seng ge'i phug). [ZL] [RY]
Lion's Roar, the full title of which is snying gtam lhug par smra ba seng ge sgra dbyangs, is advice in prose by Jowo Atisha. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Listening (thos pa). In the context of learning, contemplating and meditating, 'listening' means receiving oral teachings and studying scriptures in order to clear away ignorance and wrong views. [RY]
listing of vidyadharas [LW1] [RY]
literal (sgra ji bzhin pa); among the six limits [LW1] [RY]
literal meaning (tshig gi don); among the four modes [LW1] [RY]
literal meaning (tshig gi don); among the four modes [LWx] [RY]
literal meaning See true meaning. [Rain of Wisdom]
Little Mongolia - sog po. On the name "Little Mongolia," see Translator's Introduction, page *. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Liturgy {cho ga}. Recitation while meditating on deities. [RY]
Lives of 100 Tertöns, The Precious Garland of Lapis Lazuli.. [Daki] [RY]
LOBPÖN BODHISATTVA, ALIAS SHANTARAKSHITA (zhi ba 'tsho), 'Guardian of Peace.' The Indian pandita and abbot of Vikramashila and of Samye who ordained the first Tibetan monks. He was an incarnation of the bodhisattva Vajrapani and is also known as Khenpo Bodhisattva or Bhikshu Bodhisattva Shantarakshita. He is the founder of a philosophical school combining Madhyamika and Yogachara. This tradition was reestablished and clarified by Mipham Rinpoche in his commentary on the Madhyamaka Lamkara. [AL] [RY]
Lobzang Chökyi Gyaltsen (blo bzang chos kyi rgyal mtshan, 1570-1662), also known as Lobzang Chögyen, (blo bzang chos rgyan), the fourth Panchen Lama and the first to hold this title. (He was declared by the 5th Dalai Lama to be the 4th Tulku of Khedrup Je, 1385-1438, one of Tsongkhapa's main disciples). A great scholar, Chökyi Gyaltsen wrote many commentaries and ritual texts; his Offering to the Gurus (bla ma mchod pa), is one of the major offering rituals used in the Geluk tradition. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lobzang Yeshe (blo bzang ye shes, 1663-1737), the 5th Panchen Lama (2nd to hold the title). [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lobzang, as well as the "second Buddha" mentioned thereafter, refers to Tsongkhapa, Lobzang Trakpa. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Local deity (gzhi bdag). A powerful spirit of the region. [RY]
local goddesses, twelve (bstan ma bcu gnyis) Local deities subjugated by Padmakara. They are associated with the months of the year the realms and the nidanas. [Rain of Wisdom]
Locana, Buddha-locana (sangs rgyas spyan ma). First of the four Sublime Mothers (yum mchog), the female aspects of the Tathagatas of the Five Families. [RY]
Location list. [RY]
Lochen Dharma Shri [LW1] [RY]
Lochen Dharma Shri [LWx] [RY]
Lochen Rinchen Sangpo (lo chen rin chen bzang po) is regarded as the first translator of the New Mantra School. [RY]
Lochen Rinchen Sangpo [LW1] [RY]
Lochen Rinchen Sangpo [LWx] [RY]
Lo-chen Vairotsana - Disciple of Santaraksita and great tantric master who extensively established the Vajrayana in eastern Tibet. [Tarthang]
Lo-chen Vairotsana - Disciple of Shantarakshita and great tantric master who extensively established the Vajrayana in eastern Tibet [RY]
Loden Chogsey (blo ldan mchog sred). One of the eight manifestations of Padmasambhava. [ZL] [RY]
Loden Choksey. [Daki] [RY]
Loden Choksey; [LWx] [RY]
Loden Choksey; one of the eight manifestations [LW1] [RY]
Lodrak Drupchen's embalmed body was kept in the Stupa Vase of Lodrak (lho brag bum pa) at Taphu (rta phu), below Ganden monastery. The stupa was erected at a crossroads, on the spot where the master had passed away, lying facing the ground to suppress the influence of the nagas and other negative forces that cause leprosy and other diseases. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lodrö Thaye (blo gros mtha' yas). Another name of Jamgön Kongtrül. [RY]
Lodrö Thaye. See Jamgön Kongtrül [LW1] [RY]
Lodrö Thaye; alias Jamgön Kongtrül; [LWx] [RY]
Lojong (blo sbyong). Mind Training. The Mahayana meditation system of the early Kadampa School as brought to Tibet by Atisha Dipamkara. [RY]
Loka ('jig rten mchod bstod); transmission of [LW1] [RY]
Loka ('jig rten); transmission of [LWx] [RY]
loka krodhas [LW1] [RY]
loka krodhas [LWx] [RY]
Lokeshvara ('jig rten dbang phyug). 'Lord of the World', a title of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. [RY]
Loki Chung (lo ki chung). [ZL] [RY]
Lokyi Chungpa (lo ki chung pa). A close disciple of Padmasambhava who became a Buddhist translator while very young, hence his name. He is also known as Khyeu-chung Lotsawa, 'Boy Translator.' Among his later incarnations are the tertön Düdül Dorje (1615-1672), Dudjom Lingpa (1835-1903), and H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, Jigdrel Yeshe Dorje (1904-1987).[AL] [RY]
long Canonical Transmission (ring brgyud bka' ma), the direct lineage of the Revealed Treasures (nye brgyud gter ma), and the profound Pure Visions (zab mo dag snang): see Appendix 1. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Long Cave Sky Ladder (phug ring gnam skas). [ZL] [RY]
Long lineage of Kama (ring brgyud bka' ma). See Kama. [RY]
Long Upper Cave (yang phug ring mo) [ZL] [RY]
Longchen Nyingthig {klong chen snying thig}. Heart- essence of the Vast Expanse. A mind treasure discovered by Jigme Lingpa, transmitted to him by Longchenpa. [RY]
Longchen Nyingthig Teachings ; The Lineage Masters of Longchen Nyingthig:; 1. Dharmakaya; 2. Sambhogakaya; 3. Nirmanakaya; 4. Prahevajra (Garap Dorje); 5. Manjushrimitra; 6. Shrisimha; 7. Jnanasutra; 8. Vimalamitra; 9. Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava; A. The Five Principal Consorts of Guru Rinpoche; B. The Chief Disciples of Guru Rinpoche in Tibet; 10. Kunkhyen, Longchen Rabjam (1308-1363); 11. Rikdzin, Jigme Lingpa (1729-1798); 12. First Dodrupchen, Jigme Thrinle Özer (1745-1821); 13. Jigme Gyalwe Nyugu (1765-1843); 14. Dola, Jigme Kalzang; 15. Fourth Dzogchen, Migyur Namkhe Dorje (1793-?); 16. Do Khyentse, Yeshe Dorje (1800-1866); 17. Gyalse, Zhenphen Thaye (1800-?); 18. Dzogchen Khenpo, Pema Badzar; 19. Paltul, Jigme Chökyi Wangpo (1808-1887); 20. Second Dodrupchen, Jigme Phuntsok Jungne (1824-1863); 21. Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892); 22. Nyoshul, Lungtok Tenpe Nyima (1829-1901); 23. Onpo, Tendzin Norbu; 24. Adzom Drukpa, Drodul Pawo Dorje (1842-1924); 25. Lushul Khenpo, Konchok Dronme (1859-1936); 26. Third Dodrupchen, Jigme Tenpe Nyima (1865-1926); 27. Shuksep Lochen, Chönyid Zangmo (1865-1953); 28. Fifth Dzogchen, Thupten Chökyi Dorje (1872-1935); 29. Gekong Khenpo, Kunzang Palden (1872-1943); 30. Yukhok Chatralwa, Chöying Rangtrol (1872-1952); 31. Kathok Khenpo, Ngawang Palzang (1879-1941); 32. Alak Zenkar, Pema Ngödrup Rolwe Dorje (1881-1943); 33. Dzongsar Khyentse, Chökyi Lodrö (1893-1959); 34. Kyala Khenpo, Chechok Thondup (1893-1957); 35. Dilgo Khyentse, Tashi Paljor (1910-1991); 36. Chatral, Sangye Dorje (1913 -); 37. Fourth Dodrupchen, Rigdzin Tenpe Gyaltsen (1927-1961); 38. Fourth Dodrupchen, Thupten Trinle Palzang (1927-) — Tulku Thondup [RY]
Longchen Rabjam (klong chen rab 'byams). A major lineage master and writer of the Nyingma lineage. [RY]
Longchen Rabjam (klong chen rab 'byams); Omniscient Lord of Dharma; on the nature of syllables; quotation explaining the causal and resultant vehicles [LW1] [RY]
Longchen Rabjam. A major lineage master and writer of the Nyingma lineage. Longchen Rabjam was an incarnation of Princess Pema Sal, the daughter of King Trisong Deutsen, to whom Guru Rinpoche had entrusted his own lineage of Dzogchen known as Khandro Nyingthig. He is single-handedly regarded as the most important writer on Dzogchen teachings. His works include the Seven Great Treasuries, the Three Trilogies and his commentaries in the Nyingthig Yabshi. A more detailed account of his life and teachings is found in Buddha Mind by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, Snow Lion, 1989.[Primer] [RY]
Longchen Rabjam; 1308-1363, (kun mkhyen klong chen rab 'byams), the most eminent of all Nyingmapa scholars and saints, who was the first to put into writing the meanings of the 17 Tantras of the Ati Yoga (rDzogs chen rGyud bCu bDun), in his famed Seven Treasuries (mDzod bDun) which also contain a thorough exposition of the Nine Yanas. In visions he met Guru Rinpoche and Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal, and himself attained the level of the primordial buddha Samantabhadra. [MR]
Longchen Rabjam; on the nature of syllables [LWx] [RY]
Longchen Rabjam;, Drime Özer, 1308-1369 (rgyal ba klong chen rab 'byams dri med od gzer), the foremost teacher of the Nyingma tradition who first set into writing in his Seven Treasures (mdzod bdun) and other texts the explanation of the Nine Vehicles in general and of the Great Perfection (rdzogs pa chen po) in particular, elucidating the meaning of the Seventeen Tantras of the Great Perfection (rdzogs chen rgyud bcu bdun). [MR]
Longchenpa (1308-1363) Longchen Rabjam was an incarnation of Princess Pema Sal, the daughter of King Trisong Deutsen, to whom Guru Rinpoche had entrusted his own lineage of Dzogchen known as Khandro Nyingthig. He is single-handedly regarded as the most important writer on Dzogchen teachings. His works include the Seven Great Treasuries, the Three Trilogies and his commentaries in the Nyingthig Yabshi. A more detailed account of his life and teachings is found in Buddha Mind by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, Snow Lion, 1989. [RY]
Longchenpa (klong chen pa). See 'Longchen Rabjam.' [RY]
Longchenpa / Klong chen pa - Fourteenth century rNying ma master who systematized the rDzogs chen teachings [RY]
Longchenpa {klong chen pa}. (1308-1363) Longchen Rabjam, the most brilliant teacher of the Nyingma lineage. He systamized the Nyingmapa doctrine in his Seven Treasures {mdzod bdun} and other works, which cover all aspects of the Buddhist teachings and in particular the Great Perfection. [RY]
Longchenpa alias Longchen Rabjam (klong chen pa), (klong chen rab 'byams). (1308-1363) An incarnation of Princess Pema Sal, the daughter of King Trisong Deutsen, to whom Guru Rinpoche had entrusted his own lineage of Dzogchen known as Khandro Nyingtig. He is single-handedly regarded as the most important writer on Dzogchen teachings. His works include the Seven Great Treasuries, the Three Trilogies and his commentaries in the Nyingtig Yabshi. A more detailed account of his life and teachings is found in Buddha Mind by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche (Snow Lion Publications), 1989. Longchenpa means 'Great expanse.'[AL] [RY]
Longchenpa. [RY]
Longchenpa. See Longchen Rabjam [LW1] [RY]
Longchenpa; alias Longchen Rabjam; quotation explaining the causal and resultant vehicles [LWx] [RY]
Longde. [RY]
Longdrol Lama Khyentse Özer: 1719-1794 [MR] Longevity Lord Yamantaka (gshin rje tshe bdag). [ZL] [RY]
Longevity Sadhana within the Articles of Perfect Auspiciousness (bkra shis yang dag pa'i rdzas la tshe sgrub). [ZL] [RY]
Longevity Sadhana within the Secret Perfect Space (gsang ba yang dag pa'i dbyings la tshe sgrub pa). [ZL] [RY]
Longevity Sadhana within the Secret Space of the Consort (mkha' dbyings yum gyi bha ga la tshe sgrub pa). [ZL] [RY]
Longing faith ('dod pa'i dad pa). One of the three kinds of faith. The strong wish to attain enlightened qualities. [RY]
long-life arrow with all the necessary characteristics. There are many details on the composition of the ideal arrow, one for long life dividing into five feathered ends, each one with a different coloured piece of silk attached to it, the flight feathers being a vulture's, etc. The main characteristics however are that the arrow should be straight and undamaged. [Peter Roberts]
long-life objects. The vase, arrow, torma, pills and elixir upon the shrine. [Peter Roberts]
Long-life Practice of the Northern Continent or Uttarakuru (byang sgra mi snyan gyi tshe sgrub) can be found in the Compendium of Sadhanas (sgrub thabs kun btus, vol. 1, p. 417 and RT, vol.48 (Tshi). This practice was received in a vision of Guru Padmakara by Drigung Chökyi Trakpa ('bri gung chos kyi grags pa, 1597-1659). [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Long-life practice of the Northern Continent, (sgra mi snyan gyi tshe sgrub), can be found in the sgrub thabs kun btus, Vol. Ka p. 417, sde dge edition, and in the rin chen gter mdzod, vol. 48 (tshi, of the mtshur pu edition). This practice was received in a vision of Guru Padmakara by Drigung Chötrak ('Dri gung rig 'dzin chos kyi grags pa), 17th century. [MR]
long-life vases. Vases filled with the amrita of immortality. [Peter Roberts]
Long-living gods {lha tshe ring po}. One of the eight conditions that gives no freedom to practice Dharma. [RY]
Longsal Nyingpo (klong gsal snying po): 1625-1692 [MR]
Longsal Nyingpo (klong gsal snying po); Vidyadhara Longsal Nyingpo. 1625-1692. One of the early masters of the Khatok Nyingma tradition. [Peter Roberts]
Longsel (klong gsal). A Dzogchen tantra. [RY]
Longthang Drönma (klong thang sgron ma). [ZL] [RY]
look truly into the true (yang dag nyid la yang dag blta); quotation by Maitreya [LW1] [RY]
Look truly into the true; quote by Maitreya; quote by Maitreya explained [LWx] [RY]
Lord (bhagava, bcom dan 'das). A title of male Buddhas. [RY]
lord and subjects (rje 'bangs). King Trisong Deutsen and twenty-four others who were Padmasambhava's principal pupils. [Peter Roberts]
Lord Atisha (dpal ldan a ti sha). The great Indian master who brought the teachings later known as Kadampa to Tibet. [RY]
Lord Buddha:563-483 BC [MR]
Lord Dawö Shönnu (rje zla 'od gzhon nu). Chandrakumara, another of Gampopa's names. [RY]
Lord Gampopa (rje btsun sgam po pa). The great father of all the Kagyu lineages. See 'Life of Milarepa' and 'Rain of Wisdom,' both Shambhala Publications. [RY]
Lord Nagarjuna (mgon po klu grub). See Nagarjuna. [RY]
Lord Nyang (mnga' bdag nyang) / (myang). See Nyang Ral Nyima Özer. [ZL] [RY]
Lord of all beings {skye dgu'i bdag po}. The creator of the universe according to non-Buddhists. [RY]
Lord of Black Swamp (nag po 'dam 'dzin). [ZL] [RY]
LORD OF DEATH (gshin rje). 1) A personification of impermanence and the unfailing law of cause and effect. 2) ('chi bdag) The demon with this name is one of the four Maras; see under 'Mara.'[AL] [RY]
Lord of Death (gshin rje). A personification of impermanence and the unfailing law of cause and effect. [RY]
Lord of Death {gshin rje}. Yama. [RY]
Lord of Dharma Gyalwa Götsangpa; Gönpo Dorje 1189-1258 (chos rje rgyal ba rgod tshang pa mgon po rdo rje), a rebirth of Jetsün Milarepa, and one of the most remarkable saints of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage, who spent years in retreat in solitary caves meditating on compassion, fervent devotion, and pure perception. He performed many miracles and left numerous inspiring writings many aspects of contemplative life. Among his many disciples were Drupchen Orgyenpa (grub chen o rgyan pa), Nedingpa (ne dings pa), and Yangönpa (yang dgon pa) [MR]
Lord of Great Compassion (jo bo thugs rje chen po). The great bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. [ZL] [RY]
Lord of Secrets (gsang ba'i bdag po) refers to Vajrapani. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lord of Secrets (gsang ba'i bdag po), a synonym for Vajrapani, the compiler of the tantric teachings. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lord of Secrets (gsang ba'i bdag po). The great bodhisattva Vajrapani who is regarded as the chief compiler of the Vajrayana teachings. [ZL] [RY]
Lord of Secrets, Subduer of Arrogant Ones (gsang bdag dregs pa kun 'dul), see Rinchen Terdzö, Vol. 28 (Sa), a terma focused on Vajrapani revealed by Pema Ledreltsel (1291-1315, see chap.3, note 16). [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lord of the Circle ('khor lo'i mgon po) [LW1] [RY]
Lord of the Circle ('khor lo'i mgon po); expl.; [LWx] [RY]
Lord of the Dead Who Destroys Arrogant Spirits (gshin rje dregs 'joms), is a terma that was rediscovered by Minling Terchen Terdak Lingpa, Gyurme Dorje (smin gling gter chen gter bdag gling pa 'gyur med rdo rje, 1646-1714). [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lord of the Dead Who Destroys Arrogant Spirits (gshin rje dregs 'joms), see chap.1, note 38. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lord of the family (rigs bdag). The chief figure of the buddha family. [RY]
Lord of the family (rigs kyi bdag po). The chief buddha of the family to which one's particular yidam deity belongs. For example, Avalokiteshvara's crown buddha is Amitabha. [RY]
Lord of the Snow Mountains. See Avalokiteshvara [LW1] [RY]
Lord Ralpachen of Nyang (mnga' bdag nyang ral pa can). See Nyang Ral Nyima Özer. [ZL] [RY]
Lord who Pervades an Ocean of Mandalas (dkyil 'khor rgya mtsho'i khyab bdag). In the pervaded (khyab bya), the infinite ocean of mandalas, the pervader (khyab byed) is the Guru, the embodiment of all the families. The analogy is the sun in the sky which can be present in countless lakes. [RY]
Lord Who Pervades an Ocean of Mandalas (dkyil 'khor rgya mtsho'i khyab bdag) [LW1] [RY]
Lord who Pervades an Ocean of Mandalas (dkyil 'khor rgya mtsho'i khyab bdag) [LWx] [RY]
lords of the ten bhumis (sa bcu'i dbang phyug) [LW1] [RY]
lords of the ten bhumis; [LWx] [RY]
Lords of the Three Families (rigs gsum mgon po) [LW1] [RY]
Lords of the Three Families (rigs gsum mgon po) are Manjusri, Avalokitesvara, and Vajrapani. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lords of the Three Families (rigs gsum mgon po). The three bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri and Vajrapani. [ZL] [RY]
Lorepa (lo ras pa). A great lineage master in the Drukpa Kagyu school. [RY]
Lorepa (lo ras pa, dharma dbang phyug): - 1251 [MR]
Lorepa (lo re pa). (1187-1250). A great master of the Drukpa Kagyü school. He is also known as Wangchuk Tsöndrü (dbang phyug brtson 'grus). [EMP] [RY]
Lo-tsa-ba - Tibetan term for a translator, who not only translated but transmitted the texts; great lo-tsa-bas sometimes receive the title Lo-chen. [Tarthang]
Lotsawa - Tibetan translators of the canonical texts who usually worked with Indian panditas. [RY]
Lotsawa (lo tsa ba), Skt. locchava. Tibetan translators of the canonical texts who usually worked closely with Indian panditas. The title literally means 'bilingual' (skad gnyis smra ba) or the 'eyes of the world' ('jig rten mig). [ZL] [RY]
Lotsawa / Lo tsa ba - Tibetan term for a translator, who not only translated but transmitted the texts; great lo tsa bas sometimes receive the title Lo chen [RY]
Lotsawa Vairochana (lo tsa ba vE ro tsa na). See Vairochana. [ZL] [RY]
Lotsawa, ('jig rten mig) means 'bilingual' or the 'eyes of the world.' [RY]
lotsawa, literal meaning of [LW1] [RY]
Lotus Arrayed Realm of Akanishta ('og min pad mo bkod pa). See Akanishta. [RY]
Lotus Born Master; [LWx] [RY]
Lotus Born; alias Padmasambhava; [LWx] [RY]
Lotus Covered Realm (pad mas 'khebs pa'i zhing). Pure land manifested after the death of Chokgyur Lingpa. [RY]
Lotus crown (pad zhva). The crown worn by Guru Rinpoche. [RY]
Lotus Crown Root Tantra (padma cod pan rtsa ba'i rgyud). A tantra belonging to Kriya Yoga. [ZL] [RY]
Lotus crown which liberates by sight (pad ma mthong grol). The crown worn by Guru Rinpoche. [RY]
Lotus Crystal Cave. [RY]
Lotus Essence Tantra (padma snying po'i rgyud) [LW1] [RY]
Lotus Essence Tantra [LWx] [RY]
Lotus Family (padma kula, padma'i rigs). The Family of Amitabha. [RY]
lotus family of supreme speech (gsung mchog pad ma'i rigs) [LW1] [RY]
Lotus family of supreme speech (gsung mchog pad ma'i rigs). [RY]
Lotus Holder (phyag na pad mo). Same as Avalokiteshvara. [RY]
Lotus Holder, Padmapani, a name of Avalokitesvara. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lotus King (pad ma rgyal po). Same as Guru Rinpoche. One of his eight manifestations. [ZL] [RY]
Lotus Light (pad ma 'od). The name of the palace in Guru Rinpoche's pure land. [RY]
Lotus Light Palace (pho drang pad ma 'od), [RY]
Lotus Mound (pad ma brtsegs pa). The pure realm of Buddha Amitabha. [RY]
Lotus Mound (pad ma brtsegs); charnel ground [LW1] [RY]
Lotus Mound (pad ma spungs pa); quotation from [LWx] [RY]
Lotus Mound (padma spungs pa) [LW1] [RY]
Lotus Net (pad ma drva ba). Same as Padmajala, the pure land of Guru Rinpoche. [RY]
Lotus of Nonattachment (ma chags pad ma). The twelfth bhumi. [RY]
lotus posture. This is described as having the soles of the feet pressed together, so that the somewhat extended legs form the elliptical shape of a lotus petal. It is said that there is also a version where the legs are crossed at the shins, the feet bent so that the toes touch, this area between the feet thus creating the lotus petal shape. [Peter Roberts]
Lotus Source. See Padmasambhava [LW1] [RY]
Lotus Speech (pad ma gsung). The heruka of the padma family or the tantric teachings connected to this deity among the Eight Sadhana Teachings. [ZL] [RY]
Lotus Speech (padma gsung) [LW1] [RY]
Lotus-Born (pad ma 'byung gnas). Same as Guru Rinpoche. [RY]
Lotus-Born (Shambhala3) [LW1] [RY]
Lotus-Born Master. See Padmasambhava [LW1] [RY]
Lotus-Born. See Padmasambhava [LW1] [RY]
Lotus-Born; biography of Padmasambhava [LWx] [RY]
lotus-dish. A lotus-dish is a small bowl or saucer which has the shape or pattern of lotus petals. [Peter Roberts]
Love, Loving kindness (maitri, byams pa)_. see Friendliness; 'Love' also translates brtse (ba), which includes compassion of mercy. [RY]
Loving kindness (byams pa). The attitude of wishing that other beings may be happy. [RY]
Lower Dokham [LW1] [RY]
Lower philosophical schools (grub mtha' dman pa). The two main Hinayana schools: Vaibhashika and Sautrantika. Compared to Mahayana they are called 'lower' in that they fail to establish the emptiness of all phenomena. [RY]
Lower realms (ngan song). The three abodes of hell beings, hungry ghosts and animals. [ZL] [RY]
Lower realms {ngan song}. The realms of the hells, pretas and animals. [RY]
Lower sections of Secret Mantra (gsang sngags 'og sde). The Three Outer Tantras: Kriya, Charya/Upa, and Yoga Tantra.[EMP] [RY]
Lower Svatrantika School. (rang rgyud 'og ma). [RY]
Lower tantras of Mantra (sngags kyi rgyud sde 'og ma). The three sections of tantra: kriya, charya, and yoga. [RY]
Lower Triangular Plain (chos 'byung ma thang), below the Cave of the Subjugation of Mara- at Lapchi. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lower vehicles (theg pa 'og ma). Compared to Vajrayana, the lower are the vehicles of shravakas, pratyekabuddhas, and bodhisattvas. [RY]
Lo-yang - Important translation center; at one time the capital of China [RY]
Lo-yang - Important translation center; at one time the capital of China. [Tarthang]
Lu-dü red-torma that is entwined by a serpent. This is as an offering to the local Lu-dü deity of Homdrang, the place where the Könchok Chidu terma was discovered. Lu-dü (klu bdud) could also be translated as Naga-Mara, which would be misleading to some extent, because a naga and a mara have a specific meaning in Indian mythology, while the terms used to translate them had their own indigenous meaning in Tibet. Here it is the indigenous meaning that is meant. The Lu are deities of rain, fertility, river-springs and lakes. They can cause leprosy and skin diseases. This is fairly homogeneous with the serpent deity of India. They are associated with snakes and blue-grey horses and mules. This is fairly homogeneous with the serpent deity of India. However the Dü is not identical with the Mara of traditional Buddhism. However the Dü is not identical with the Mara of traditional Buddhism. They are however generally described as black, fearsome beings that ride black steeds, are associated with darkness and bring bad luck if not propitiated. There are however a variety of different groups of Dü. The Lu-Dü are beings that originate from the mixed parentage of these two groups of supernatural beings. These again are described in a great variety of different groups. The torma offered is red because the deity offered to is wrathful, and the snake symbolises the Lu or Naga status. The torma is described as a "red torma with shoulders" entwined by a snake and adorned by two butter discs. This red torma is of the "blunt" type, that is having a rounded head. The "shoulders" refer to the torma widening from its base upwards before narrowing at "shoulder-level" towards the head. [Peter Roberts]
Lui Gyaltsen (klu yi rgyal mtshan). See Chokro Lui Gyaltsen. [ZL] [RY]
Lui-de. [RY]
Lumbini - Garden outside Kapilvastu where Shakyamuni Buddha was born [RY]
Lumey / (klu mes) - Disciple of Bla chen who brought the Vinaya lineage back to central Tibet in tenth century after period of disruption [RY]
Luminosities of mother and child ('od gsal ma bu). 'Mother luminosity' is the buddha nature inherent in all beings. 'Child luminosity' is the recognition of that which one's teacher points out. [RY]
Luminosity ('od gsal). A key term in Vajrayana philosophy signifying a departure from Mahayana's over-emphasis on emptiness which can lead to nihilism. According to Mipham Rinpoche, 'luminosity' means 'free from the darkness of unknowing and endowed with the ability to cognize.' [ZL] [Bardo Guide 91] [RY]
Luminosity ('od gsal). Literally 'free from the darkness of unknowing and endowed with the ability to cognize.' The two aspects are 'empty luminosity,' like a clear open sky; and 'manifest luminosity,' such as five-colored lights, images, and so forth. Luminosity is the uncompounded nature present throughout all of samsara and nirvana. [RY]
Luminosity ('od gsal). Literally 'free from the darkness of unknowing and endowed with the ability to cognize.' The two aspects are 'empty luminosity,' like a clear open sky, which is the cognizant quality of the nature of mind; and 'manifest luminosity,' such as five-colored lights, images, and so forth. Luminosity is the uncompounded nature present throughout all of samsara and nirvana.[AL] [RY]
luminosity ('od gsal); as one of the Five Stages [LWx] [RY]
luminosity ('od gsal); as one of the Five Stages; as synonym for sugata essence [LW1] [RY]
Luminosity dissolving into union ('od gsal zung 'jug la thim pa). One of the dissolution stages during the bardo of dharmata [RY]
Luminosity is the uncompounded nature present throughout all of samsara and nirvana. In particular, the New Mantra schools use ultimate coemergent wisdom while the Old School use self-existing wisdom. [RY]
Luminosity manifestations of spontaneous presence (lhun grub 'od gsal gyi snang ba). The display during the bardo of dharmata. [RY]
Luminosity of appearance (snang ba'i 'od gsal). The first of the three stages of appearance, increase and attainment. [RY]
Luminosity of dharmata (chos nyid kyi 'od gsal). [RY]
Luminosity of the first bardo (bar do dang po'i 'od gsal). Same as "mother luminosity." [RY]
Luminosity.". Fundamental Luminosity: Sanskrit: Prabhasvara. "Abhasvara" means brightness or splendour, and "pra" is an intensifying prefix. The Tibetan translation: 'od gsal, literally means clear, vivid or bright light. This is not a reference to an actual light, but to the brightness, luminosity or clarity, that is the fundamental nature of the mind. [Peter Roberts]
luminosity; as synonym for sugata essence; as synonym for sugata essence, expl. [LWx] [RY]
Luminous bardo of dharmata (chos nyid 'od gsal gyi bar do). The period from the moment after dying until emerging in the mental body of the bardo of becoming. [RY]
Luminous Cave ('od gsal phug) in Rongphu (rong phu). See MI, p.181. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Luminous dharmakaya ('od gsal chos kyi sku). See dharmakaya. [RY]
Luminous dharmata (chos nyid 'od gsal). The innate wakefulness that is the nature of mind of all sentient beings. [RY]
Luminous nature (rang bzhin gsal ba). The cognizant quality of mind. One of 'essence, nature, and capacity.' [RY]
Luminous Vajra Essence ('od gsal rdo rje snying po). A synonym for the Great Perfection, Dzogchen. [ZL] [RY]
Luminous Vajra Essence ('od gsal rdo rje snying po). Same as the Instruction Section of Dzogchen. [RY]
Luminous Vajra Essence ('od gsal rdo rje snying po); dharmakaya realm [LW1] [RY]
Luminous Vajra Essence; dharmakaya realm; [LWx] [RY]
Luminous wisdom of dharmata (chos nyid 'od gsal gyi ye shes). [RY]
Lunar eclipses are said to begin when the demon Rahu swallows the moon, and to cease when the moon escapes through the second mouth Rahu has on his stomach. [MR-ShabkarNotes]
Lung Anu Yoga (lung a nu yo ga). The second of the Three Inner Tantras emphasizing the completion stage. [RY]
Lung byang - see gTer ma. [RY]
Lung Dorje Kopa (lung rdo rje bkod pa). An Anu Yoga scripture. [RY]
Lungsum Valley (lung gsum ljong) [LW1] [RY]
Lungten Dorje (lung bstan rdo rje). Same as King Jah. [RY]
Lungtok Gyatso. [RY]
Luthai - Thai king who initiated many political reforms and revitalized the Sangha; eventually became a monk [RY]
Luthai - Thai king who initiated many political reforms and revitalized the Sangha; eventually became a monk. [Tarthang]
Luyipa - One of the mahasiddhas, know for eating fish-guts. [Rain of Wisdom]
Ly-thanh Ton - Vietnamese king who attained great realization and built many Buddhist monuments; served as first patriarch of an important school of Thien [RY]
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