Principles of Buddhist Tantra by Kirti Tsenshap

Author:Kirti Tsenshap
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wisdom Publications

Those of definite tantric lineage abandon innate afflictions that are actual latent imprints of afflictions by the fourth stage of general highest yoga tantra—clear light. However, there are different ways of debating and explaining this particular point.

Are clear light and near-attainment uninterrupted and liberated paths?

One says: Actual clear light of the fourth stage is the uninterrupted path that is the direct antidote to the afflictions, and the near-attainment of the reverse order is the liberated path.

Another criticizes this by saying : Take such a near-attainment; it follows it is awareness of emptiness in which dualistic appearances subside because it is the liberated path. However this is unacceptable because it is conception—because it is any of the three states of appearance, increase, or near-attainment. Therefore, in accordance with the explanation in other texts, these states cannot be designated as uninterrupted or liberated paths.

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