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beings: ging, mara, tsen, yaksha, raksha, mamo, rahula, and naga. On a subtle level, they are regarded as the impure manifestation of the eight types of

beings: ging, mara, tsen, yaksha, raksha, mamo, rahula, and naga. On a subtle level, they are regarded as the impure manifestation of the eight types of

(kāmadevaṣaṭkula). The world-system of form, in which beings have a comparatively subtle level of consciousness, temporarily devoid of gross sensations of pain and

beings: ging, mara, tsen, yaksha, raksha, mamo, rahula, and naga. On a subtle level, they are regarded as the impure manifestation of the eight types of

beings: ging, mara, tsen, yaksha, raksha, mamo, rahula, and naga. On a subtle level, they are regarded as the impure manifestation of the eight types of

by Asanga [RY] Ten Bodhisattva Levels (sa bcu) The Sanskrit term bhūmi literally means earth, soil, land, ground, or level. Within the Buddhist context,

Dzogchen context) awakened/ enlightened mind; isc. semen/ bindu/ concentrated subtle energy [RB] 1) bodhicitta, mind/ will/ thought of enlightenment, bodhi;

Consciousness (rnam shes): Buddhism distinguishes various levels of consciousness: gross, subtle and extremely subtle. The first one correspond to the activity of the

ས་རིགས་འདྲ་འབྱུང་བ་ཡིན་པས་སྐད་ཅིག་མ་རྣམས་གཞན་ཡིན་ནོ། ། If, on a more subtle level, one considers the momentary nature of phenomena, everything in the outer

and equal desire and hatred. The three groups represent, on the ordinary level of consciousness, increasingly less dualistic perception; it is clear that

Dzogchen context) awakened/ enlightened mind; isc. semen/ bindu/ concentrated subtle energy [RB] 1) bodhicitta, mind/ will/ thought of enlightenment, bodhi;

and equal desire and hatred. The three groups represent, on the ordinary level of consciousness, increasingly less dualistic perception; it is clear that

Vidyadhara; vidyadhara level of Full Maturation [RY] rnam par smin pa'i rig 'dzin - Vidyadhara level of maturation; vidyadhara level of Full Maturation. The

the view rather than the conduct and to regard the deity as being the same level as oneself. [RY] Yoga (rnal 'byor) The Sanskrit word yoga (lit. "union")

context) awakened mind/enlightened mind; isc. semen/ bindu/ concentrated subtle energy [RB] byang chub kyi sems - bodhichitta. 'Awakened state of mind,'

pa'i rig 'dzin - Vidyadhara level of maturation; vidyadhara level of Full Maturation. The first of the four vidyadhara levels. The beginning of the path

pa'i rig 'dzin - Vidyadhara level of maturation; vidyadhara level of Full Maturation. The first of the four vidyadhara levels. The beginning of the path

[JV] Ten bhumis. The ten levels of a noble bodhisattva's development into a fully enlightened buddha. On each stage more subtle defilements are purified

Consciousness (rnam shes): Buddhism distinguishes various levels of consciousness: gross, subtle and extremely subtle. The first one correspond to the activity of the

'dzin - Vidyadhara level of mahamudra [JV] phyag chen rig 'dzin - Vidyadhara level of Mahamudra [RY] tshe dbang rig 'dzin - Vidyadhara level of life-mastery

Vidyadhara level of longevity (tshe'i rig 'dzin), (tshe la dbang ba'i rig 'dzin). The second of the four vidyadhara levels. Corresponds to the path of

[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

features. ཚེའི་རིག་འཛིན Vidyadhara level of longevity, (tshe la dbang ba'i rig 'dzin). The second of the four vidyadhara levels. Corresponds to the path of seeing

maintained. Then, as far as the subtle body is concerned, the movement of vital energy through the energy channels of the subtle body is refined in the context

permeate. These three aspects are the subtle bases for body, speech and mind.[Primer] [LWx] [RY] Channels;. The subtle veins (rtsa), in which circulate the

Madhymika [IW] nang phra ba'i dbu ma - the subtle & inner Madhyamaka [RY] nang phra ba'i dbu ma - the subtle and inner Madhyamaka GD [IW] rnam pa nyi shu

rebirth process. Mind and body, though inseparable at the subtlest energy level, are distinct and thus possess separate continua during the succesive individual

buddhas, omniscience [JV] thams cad mkhyen pa - all knowing, [omniscient]; Level of omniscience, Omniscience, total enlightenment, buddhahood, all-knowledge

sde) [LW1] [RY] bhumis (sa in it's meaning as 'level') [LW1] [RY] Bhumis (sa). The 'bodhisattva levels' (see bhumis); the ten stages (see also bhumis)

Existence. Its name comes from the training: a being who has achieved the level of Nothingness enters the preparation for Neither Conception nor Non-Conception

knowledge which realizes individual egolessness [RY] gang zag bdag med phra mo - subtle egolessness [RY] gang zag bdag med rags pa - strong / obvious egolessness

Regent of Vajradhara (rdo rje 'chang gi rgyal tshab); level of [LW1] [RY] Regent of Vajradhara; level of, expl. [LWx] [RY] Regent Taksa Rinpoche, (kun gling

and mind, body & voice & mind, body & voice & mind [JV] three doors. The subtle three doors are the nadis, pranas, and bindus. The gross three doors are

approaching, the more subtle practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. Later on, yidam practice is the perfect enhancement for the view of these subtle practices. [ZL]

(Bhumi) and: (Bhumis) The ten levels of a noble bodhisattva's development into a fully enlightened buddha. On each stage more subtle defilements are purified

triple-vow vajra holder - outer level of ethical precepts, inner level of bodhisattva trainings, and innermost tantric level of a vidyadhara. Someone who

living; 3) 1's bhumi/ level; 3) in its own place/ state, in itself, where/ as it is/ was; 4) natural state; 5) own level; 6) same level as 1self [IW] rang

the nonexistence of the individual self [RY] gang zag bdag med phra mo - subtle non-existence of the individual self [IW] gang zag bdag med rags pa - coarse

vidyadhara (rig 'dzin); four levels; expl.; level of Full Maturation (rnam par smin pa'i rig 'dzin); level of Immortal Life; level of Life Mastery (tshe la

with input value "Vidyadhara level of longevity, (tshe la dbang ba'i rig 'dzin). The second of the four vidyadhara levels. Corresponds to the path of seeing

to the formless dharmakaya. [RY] Form Realm (rupa dhatu, gzugs khams). A subtle divine state of samsaric existence between the desire realm and the formless

Caṇḍamahāroṣaṇa.Referring to actions, this term signifies the actions of beings in the subtle god-realms of form and formlessness that can only lead to rebirth in the

nor pursues it. Such a one moves on either of two levels, on the level of a Disciple, or on the level of a Pratyekabuddha. Four Similes As a ship is wrecked

root of dispute between those who are fully-renounced. Thirdly, it seems a subtle but important point that all schools of Buddhism recognize that an attribute

literature of his own tradition. However, the philosophical differences are so subtle that they are extremely difficult to grasp in the right perspective. Jamgon

perceives. It doesn't require brainwork, it is simple perception, just on the level of the nervous system. This instinctive function is called 'mind.' In Sanskrit

Nagarjuna (?150-?250 C.E.) was a Buddhist thinker who realized at a profound level the difficulties of carrying out Buddhist discourse in the medium of language

Consciousness (rnam shes): Buddhism distinguishes various levels of consciousness: gross, subtle and extremely subtle. The first one correspond to the activity of the

the central energy channel at the heart-centre and the subtle mind is brought to a manifest level for the elimination of delusions. English Synonyms Chinese

hatred and delusion, they would not be able to see the true dhamma which was subtle, deep and hard to understand. However, a spirit, Brahma Sahampati, interceded

associated with the level of Sravaka, the Disciple or Pratyekabuddha, and still seek all-knowledge through Sutras which welcome the level of Disciple or Pratyekabuddha

made upon the human body. [Peter Roberts] Habitual tendencies (bag chags). Subtle inclinations imprinted in the all-ground consciousness. [Bardo Guide 91]

ignorance [RY] 'gyur ba ma nges pa'i sa - levels of uncertain transformation [in Nyingma mantra texts, the first level obtained in the first yoga. In the path

17th century scholar, poet and Buddhist master, who had reached a very high level of wisdom and accomplishment in practice. In it he describes the precise

pure bhumis [where the subtle obscurations of knowables are abandoned shes sgrib phra ma] [IW] pure bhumis [IW] pure spiritual levels, 8-10 [JV]

space, radiant yet without fixation. The single mudra in the manner of a subtle syllable Is the causal seed which produces everything. Keep this changeless

Buddhism in both India and Tibet. On the relative level, in Maratika he appeared to realize the vidyadhara level of life mastery, the unified stage of the path

appearance it is the underlying pristine nature of mind, a non-dualistic and subtle inner radiance. In the literature of the rNying-ma school, in particular

bhumis (sa bcu). The ten levels of a noble bodhisattva's development into a fully enlightened buddha. On each stage more subtle defilements are purified

consciousness, ego consciousness and all-ground consciousness [RY] phra ba bdag - subtle ego [JV] blo dma bdag - unintelligent ego [IW] rmongs pas bdag tu 'dzin

during the bardo of dying. [RY] Whiteness (dkar lam). The first stage of the subtle dissolution stages of appearance, increase, and attainment. [Bardo Guide

longs sku - the sambhogak ya of the fruition. [the illusory body on the level of buddhahood] [IW] ma dag pa'i sgyu lus - impure illusory body [Tserig)

monastery Namdroling in India. Acknowledged as a scholar of the highest level, he twice received the title of khenpo (equivalent to a Doctor of Philosophy)

Mahayana path; especially a noble bodhisattva who has attained the first level. capacity. In Dzogchen, one of the three most basic principles: essence,

approaching, the more subtle practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. Later on, yidam practice is the perfect enhancement for the view of these subtle practices. [RY]

value "Ten bhumis. The ten levels of a noble bodhisattva's development into a fully enlightened buddha. On each stage more subtle defilements are purified

dhyānas are four successively subtler states of meditation that are said to lead to rebirth into the corresponding four levels of the form realm, which are

the sound of a mantra into its subtler and subtler forms and finally places his or her mind within the non-conceptual level of experiencing the suchness

ordinary perception; the completion stage, which involves working with the subtle energies of the body; and Mahamudra, a form of practice that allows the

'od gsal). The luminosity of dharmakaya that dawns right after the three subtle dissolution stages of whiteness, redness and blackness. [Bardo Guide 91]

cognitive act (sems) [LW1] [RY] cognitive obscuration (shes bya'i sgrib pa). The subtle obscuration of holding on to the concepts of subject, object and action

border guards and reincarnates as Yudra Nyingpo in Tsawarong. Level - sa, Skt. bhumi, the levels or stages of a bodhisattva on the way to perfect enlightenment

practices for gaining control over the body's energy-flow. Prana is the subtle energy compared to a blind horse riden by the "legless man" of the mind

II:233–4). Generally, Tibetan commentators agree that on a conventional level Prāsaṅgikas accept sense, mental, and yogic direct perceptions, but they

[RY] 'byung ba phra mo'i bag chags kyi gzugs - the body of tendencies of subtle elements [RY] 'byung ba 'byung ba bzhi - the four major elements, {sa; chu;

which a meditator either sees the lower concentration levels as grosser and the higher as subtler or takes either of the sixteen features of the four noble

indefinite levels of thought; eight uncertain secondary mental factors.\n1. {rtog pa/} [vitarka]/ rough investigation\n2. {dpyod pa/} [vicāra]/ subtle investigation\n3

which is skillful means {thabs snying rje sgyu ma} and the seals which are subtle and coarse {phyag rgya phra rags} [RY] stobs bcu - Ten Powers. ten strengths

gifts, and will win Nirvana after rising above the level of a Disciple, but without having attained any level of a Buddha. Or even, a Buddha is worthy of gifts

literature of his own tradition. However, the philosophical differences are so subtle that they are extremely difficult to grasp in the right perspective. Jamgon

vidyadharas ; four levels; expl., 44, 179; level of Full Maturation rnam par smin pa'i rig 'dzin, 179; level of Immortal Life, 44; level of Life Mastery tshe

rgyud phyi ma): quote from, 41, 46, 57 subsidiary yogas: detailed expl., 118 subtle three doors -- (phra ba'i sgo gsum): expl., 146 suitable vessel -- (snod

for immediate gratification. Among the monks who belong to the vehicle or level of the Sravaka Disciples four unforgivable offences are so serious that,

meditation experiences (bliss, clarity and nonthought) that is often tainted by subtle fascination and attachment. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY] Nonthought (mi rtog).

gifts, and will win Nirvana after rising above the level of a Disciple, but without having attained any level of a Buddha. Or even, a Buddha is worthy of gifts

'all-encompassing purity of appearance and existence.' 2) One of the three subtle dissolution stages. [Bardo Guide 91] [RY] appearance and existence (snang

substantial phenomenon rdzas chos dravya-dharma Template:gloss subtle phra ba sūkṣhma Template:gloss subtle impermanence phra ba'i mi rtag pa *sūkṣhma-anitya Template:gloss

Fruition of unity (zung 'jug gi 'bras bu). Complete enlightenment, the unified level of a vajra holder. [RY] Gar Drubchen An accomplished Tibetan master who was

Vajrayana enable the practitioner to "master" the klesas.[MR] Channels are the subtle veins (rtsa), in which circulate the various energies (rlung) of the body

understandable vocabulary for teachings on all levels of expertise. If we choose to use unfamiliar, difficult, high-level academic words, teachings that are in

dichotomy is resolved. Vasubandhu thus offers a perfect description of the subtle mystery which Sankara and others, though they may have mystically cognized

II:233–4). Generally, Tibetan commentators agree that on a conventional level Prāsaṅgikas accept sense, mental, and yogic direct perceptions, but they

destroyed), but also that, throughout its existence, it escapes the effects of subtle impermanence and remains completely immutable. From the Buddhist point of

attachment, 21,000 as antidotes to hatred, and 21,000 as antidotes to the subtle aspects of the three poisons together. These three are the most a ictive

is implied is the more or less automatic and spontaneous on set of a high level functioning (dangs) of one's 'psycho energetic' structures. 'jigs med gling