Dakini Teachings by Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche

Author:Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche [Rinpoche, Padmasambhava Guru]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9789627341949
Publisher: Rangjung Yeshe Publications
Published: 2013-12-01T02:00:00+00:00

1. This way of counting must be in half years since most other sources tell that Padmakara stayed for exactly 55 years, naming all the places and the number of months each.

2. The number of teachings in each section in this chapter should not be taken too literally. During the centuries of copying these scriptures, some lines seem to have been lost.

3. This refers to the “mother luminosity” (ma’i ’od gsal), the ground luminosity of the natural state inherent as the enlightened essence of all sentient beings.

4. “Expedient meaning” refers to the relative truth.

5. The seduction to aim one’s spiritual practice toward selfish ends; virtuous deeds that are not embraced by renunciation or bodhicitta.

6. Skt. rasayana, a yogic practice of living off the essences of medicinal plants, minerals, and the energy of the five elements.

7. In this case, the “all-ground” (kun gzhi, alaya) is synonymous with dharmakaya.

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