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abandonments, four correct, 88

accomplishing activities, Exalted Wisdom of, 44, 55n54, 60, 193

accumulation of merit, 43–48

Action Mudra, 24, 119, 121, 145–46, 148n92

action-permitting retreat, 103, 157, 166

Akanishta Pure Land, 44, 52

Akshobya, 93, 144, 147, 190

All Conducts, 22, 110

Amitabha, 40, 145, 147

Amoghasiddhi, 145, 147

arising at dawn, yoga of, 110–11, 172

armor, wearing the, 88–89, 162, 164, 195–96

Atisha, 93

attainments, common and uncommon, 83, 89, 133, 222

B

benefits, of practice, 112–13

Bhairava, 34, 77, 109

black near-attainment, 49, 142–43

of reverse order, 51–52

Blazing Mudra]], 90

blessing

of four places, 84–86, 164, 194–95

Guru Yoga and, 135, 216–17

of outer and inner offerings, 39–43, 164, 184–85, 188–89

of tormas, 201

of Vajra and Bell, 183–84

blessing the self, 93n68, 119

of Illusory Body, 93

vajra recitation and, 141–43

with seed, 139–41

without seed, 141

bliss

developing enhancement of, 149–50

simultaneously born, 61, 62, 80, 81, 82, 86, 93, 96, 146

Bliss and Emptiness, 77

Divine Pride of, 50

Exalted Wisdom of, 38, 42, 45, 82, 92, 146

inseparability of, 80, 86, 88, 96, 110, 128, 134

Bodhichitta, generating, 37–38, 48, 128, 164, 183, 209

Bodhisattva Vows, 48, 192

Body Mandala, 26, 122–23, 152, 227

boundary marker, 160, 162, 173

Brahma

Four-Faced, 78, 80, 194

Non-Abiding Nirvana of, 38

bringing death into the path of the Truth Body, 38, 48–50, 112, 164, 192

bringing intermediate state into the path of the Enjoyment Body, 38, 51–52, 112, 164, 192

bringing rebirth into the path of the Emanation Body, 39, 55–58, 112, 164, 192–94

C

candle-flame-like appearance, 49, 142

Celestial Mansion

dissolution of, 107–8

generating seat for, 53–55

manifesting, 61

measurements for, 54–55, 54n52, 63–65

meditating on, 99, 100

simple description of, 227–28

visualizing, 34–35, 62–75, 102, 193

central channel, 139–40. See also channels, winds, and drops

Chakrasamvara, xi

mandala of, 23, 60, 90

See also Heruka Chakrasamvara

Chandika, 162, 195

Changkya Rinpoche, 57

channel petals, 140

channel wheels, 140, 141

channels, winds, and drops

blessing of, 123

cleansing channels, 141

dispelling obstacles of, 149

drawing winds into central channel, 119, 120, 123, 142

drops in central channel, 144–45

as inner condition, 148n92

vajra recitation and, 141–43

visualizing channels, 139–40, 141

vital points of, 112

See also drops; winds

charnel grounds, 61, 74–75, 96, 98, 105, 108, 228

Chenma (Lochana), 81, 83

Chenrezig, 25, 26

clear appearance, training in, 99–100, 111

Clear Bliss, 105

Clear Light

of death, 51, 113

Enjoyment Body arising from, 62

example, 50, 108, 120

Illusory Body and, 80, 82, 121

manifestation of, 44, 49–50, 143, 148

meaning, 50, 108, 120–21

Mother Tantra and, 21

secret offering and, 47, 96

stage of, 119

of Truth Body, 48

close enjoyment offerings, 134

close retreat, 157n96

close-Essence Mantra, 84, 95, 102, 103, 104, 166

commitment beings, 90–91, 133, 174, 213

commitment recitation, 102, 103

Completion Stage, 44, 51, 62, 86, 108, 112, 123

confession, 47, 134, 215

corresponding purity, meditating on, 84–88, 164

D

Dakini, 58, 83, 102, 108, 194

Dalai Lama, Seventh (Kelsang Gyatso), 83

death

Clear Light of, 51, 113

Pure Lands and, 112–13

See also bringing death into the path of the Truth Body

dedication prayers, 108–9, 206–7, 219

Deities, supported, 60, 61

dissolution of, 91, 107–8

meditating on, 99–100

torma offerings to, 105–6

visualizing principal father, 76–81

visualizing principal mother, 81–82

visualizing retinue, 82–84

Deity yoga, 21, 38, 89

Dharma mudra, 147

Dharma protectors, 96, 122, 223–24

Dharmabhadra Palsangpo, 27, 114

Dharmadhatu

Exalted Wisdom of, 44, 56n54, 61, 193

unchanging nature of, 80

Direct Expression, 31

directional protectors, 75, 96, 105, 107

discrimination, Exalted Wisdom of, 44, 55n54, 193

dispelling obstacles, 149–50

torma for, 160–62

dissolution stage, 107–8, 128

Divine Pride

of Form Body, 51, 61

four special features and, 50

training in, 99–100, 111

of vajra mind, 142

Wisdom Beings and, 91

Drop of Mahamudra, 28–29

drops

body dissolving into indestructible, 121

in the central channel, 144–45

cleansing channels with indestructible, 141

five lineages and, 144–45, 147

gaining control over, 119

stacking and descent of, 57

winds drawing into indestructible, 108, 120

See also channels, winds, and drops

Dzalandhara, 119, 147–48

E

eight correct branches of the paths of a superior being, 87–88

eight goddesses of commitment wheel, 91

elements

dissolution of, 49, 142

as seat for Celestial Mansion and, 53–54

Emanation Body

arising of, 62

welfare of others and, 48, 58

See also bringing rebirth into the path of the Emanation Body

Embracing Tantra, 20

empowering Deities, 90, 91, 93, 189, 196

empowerment, bestowing, 91–94, 129, 189–90, 196. See also Four Empowerments

emptiness

of All-Empty Clear Light, 50

dissolving into, 164

Meaning Clear Light and, 120, 148

of negative karma, 129

nondual bliss and, 38

realization of, 121

Truth Body and, 48–50

vajra song of, 92

wisdom of, 77, 82, 131

yoga of sleep and arising and, 172

See also Bliss and Emptiness

Enjoyment Body, 58

arising from Clear Light, 62

Divine Pride of, 51

welfare of others and, 48

See also bringing intermediate state into the path of the Enjoyment Body

Enlightenment

Seven Branches of, 87

thirty-seven aspects of, 86–88

Ensa Oral Lineage, 74

equality, Exalted Wisdom of, 44, 55n54, 58, 193

Essence Mantra, 84, 95, 102, 103, 104, 166

Essence of Great Bliss, The, 45, 93

F

Father Tantra, 21

Field of Merit, 94

invoking and dissolving, 43, 48, 191

offering to, 164

field protectors, 96, 105

Fifth Commitment, 29

fifth Manifest Enlightenment, 60–61

filling the jewel, 119, 145–47

firefly-like appearance, 49, 142

Five Buddha Families, 81, 144–45, 147

five Completion Stages, 24

five Exalted Wisdoms, 44, 55n54, 93

five Manifest Enlightenments, 55n54, 164

Five Powers, 87

Five Stages, 30

Five Stages of Completion, The, Panchen Lama's commentary to, 117–53

food and drink, yoga of, 111, 172

four complete purities, 20, 95

Four Empowerments, 28–29, 127

bestowing of, 93–94

Guru Yoga and, 136, 217–18

offerings and, 46–47

four empties, 50, 143

Four Goddesses in the directions, 83, 92, 102, 194

dissolution of, 108

mantra of, 104

Four Immeasurables, 38, 128, 209

Four Joys, 57, 62, 85–86, 96, 143, 146

inducing, 84–86, 120

four maras, 81

four places, blessing, 84–86, 164, 194–95

Four Seats Tantra, 111

fourth Manifest Enlightenment, 60

freedoms and endowments, 20, 28

fulfillment of wishes, requesting, 169, 171–72, 203

G

Ganesh, 77–78

Gelong Jamyang, 105

Gen Lobsang Choephel, 122

Generation Stage, 46, 62, 99, 123

Ghantapa, Five Stages of, 119–21. See also Mahasiddha Ghantapa

Guhyasamaja, 67

Five Stages of, 119, 120, 121

Guru, going for Refuge in, 36–37

Guru Yoga, 122, 131–37

benefits of, 133

empowerments and, 136, 217–18

meditation on, 212–13

requesting blessings, 135, 216–17

Guru Yoga for the Five Stages of Completion of Ghantapa, 209–19

H

heap recitation, 102

heroes and heroines, 36, 90, 113, 125

in charnel grounds, 96

offering praises to, 97–98

twenty-four, 91–92

Heruka Chakrasamvara, xi, 22

attaining state of, 112

benefits of practicing, 112–13

Exalted Wisdom of, 75, 88, 95, 97

great compassion of, 106

Hundred Syllable mantra of, 104, 190, 211

meaning of symbolism of, 80–81

nine moods of, 79, 81

visualizing, 76–81, 100, 193–94

Heruka Father and Mother

bestowing of empowerments, 93

blessing four places of, 84–86, 164, 194–95

dissolution of, 108, 128

Exalted Wisdom of, 91

filling the jewel and, 145–46

Guru Yoga and, 131–32, 212–13

offering praises to, 97–98, 164–65, 168–69, 198–99, 202–3

purification and, 60

reciting mantra of, 102–3

secret offering and, 47

Tsok Offering to, 222

visualizing, 34–35, 38–39, 76–82

wearing the armor, 88–89, 162, 195–96

Heruka Five Deity Commentary, 13–116, 122

introduction to, 19–30

outline for, 15–18

Heruka Five Deity Tsok Offering Sadhana, 221–25

Highest Yoga Tantra, 21, 175

holding the body entirely, 121

I

Illuminating the Intention, 61

Illusory Body, 21, 58, 148n93

Clear Light and, 80, 82, 121

Emanation Body arising from, 62

pure and impure, 51, 62, 120–21

Secret Empowerment and, 93, 96

stage of, 119

inconceivability, yoga of, 119, 120–21, 148

inner heat, yoga of, 46, 62, 82, 119, 146, 147–48

inner offerings, 46, 95–96, 107, 134, 168, 170, 184–85, 187, 191, 197–98, 202, 204, 215

intermediate state

of becoming, 51–52

entering womb of Mother, 58

See also bringing intermediate state into the path of the Enjoyment Body

Ishvara, 22, 76, 97

isolated mind, 119, 120

isolated speech, 119, 120

J

joy, simultaneously born, 60. See also Four Joys

K

Kalachakra, 120

Kalarati, 22, 34, 77, 109

Kandharohi, 41, 58, 83, 90, 102, 160, 162, 194

karma, cleansing negative, 40, 128–31, 134, 136

Kaychok Pawo, 111

Key to the Secret Prophecies of the Great Knowledge Holder Padmasambhava, 1–3

Khedrup Ngawang Dorje, 3–4

kindness, three kinds of, 133

King Birshudhaka, 162, 163, 173

Knowledge Goddess, 134

L

Lalita, 103

Lama, 58, 83, 102, 194

Lamp Illuminating Great Bliss, The, 57

Lamp Illuminating the Condensed Essence of Great Bliss, The, 179–207

Lamp Illuminating the Five Stages, 112

Lamrim teachings, 100

Langka Gyalsang, 47

Liberating Moon, 30

liberation, four doors to, 80

Lineage Gurus

Hearing Lineage, 26–27

requesting, 33–34, 164, 181–83

Tsok Offering to, 222

lords of lineage, sealing with, 92–94

Luipa, 22, 75, 89

M

Mahamudra, 119, 147

Mahasiddha Ghantapa, 22–26, 33, 46, 47, 53, 89, 122, 125, 175

Mahasiddha Lawapa, 47, 55

Mahasiddha Tso Kye, 93

Mandala Offering, 135, 216

mandalas

meditating on, 98–100

supporting and supported, 55–58, 61, 62, 164

Manifestation of Heruka, 22

mantra recitation

blessing the rosary for, 101–2

engaging in, 104, 199–200

Hundred Syllable mantra, 104, 129, 130, 188, 190, 200, 211

number of recitations, 103

visualization during, 102–3, 166–67

mantras, offering, 45–46, 94, 97

meditation breaks, practice during, 109–11, 172

mental sinking and excitement, 99, 100, 149

merit. See accumulation of merit; Field of Merit

mind, gaining control over, 119

mindfulness, four close placements of, 86

miracle powers, four legs of, 86–87

mirage-like appearance, 49, 142

mirrorlike Exalted Wisdom, 44, 55n54, 57, 82, 193

Mohani, 162, 195

moon cushion, 58, 84, 166

Mother Tantra, 21–22, 62

motivation, 33

Mount Meru, 22, 41n40, 54, 62, 135, 164

mudras, four types of, 119, 121

N

Nagarjuna, 22

nagas, 96, 105, 228

Ngulchu Dharmabhadra, xi, 122

brief biography of, 1–5

Heruka Five Deity Commentary, 13–116

Retreat Instructions of, 155–75

nine moods, 79, 81

nine-round breathing, 141, 143

Nirvana, Non-Abiding, 38, 80

nondual profundity, yoga of, 100

O

obstructing spirits, 112

offering goddesses, 65–66, 90, 91, 92, 94–95, 97, 133–34

offering mantra, 45–46, 94, 97

offerings

blessing outer and inner, 39–43, 164, 184–85, 188–89

branch of, 133–34

making outer, inner, secret, and suchness, 45–47, 94–96, 164, 167–68, 169–70, 187, 191–92, 197–98, 201–2, 204, 214–15

of mudras, 46

offering our practice, 192

of praise, 97–98, 164–65, 168–69, 198–99, 202–3, 213–14

for retreat, 159, 160

for Self-Generation, 95, 188–89, 197

of tormas, 104–7, 167, 169, 187, 201, 203–4

Ornamental Essence of the Vajra, 36

P

Pabongkha Rinpoche, 122, 227

Pämanarteshvara, 101, 162, 195

Panchen Lama, First (Losang Chökyi Gyaltsen), xi, 27, 105, 157n97, 179

commentary to The Five Stages of Completion, 117–53

Guru Yoga for the Five Stages of Completion of Ghantapa, 209–19

Paramashawa, 162, 195

Pearl Rosary of Difficult Explanations, A, 30

Perfection Vehicle, 20

phenomena mudra, 119

placement meditation, 99–100

power of opposing force, 129

Powerful Conqueror of Great Bliss, The, 83

praise, offering, 97–98, 164–65, 168–69, 198–99, 202–3, 213–14

preliminaries

blessing offerings, 39–43

common, 127

generating Bodhichitta, 37–38

going for Refuge, 34–37

preparing place of practice, 31–33, 159–63

requesting Lineage Gurus, 33–34

Self-Generation and, 38–39

uncommon, 127–37

prostrations, 45, 133, 191, 214

protection circle, 228

dissolution of, 108

meditating on, 52–53, 164

setting up, 192–94

protection wheel, of Yamantaka, 57

Pure Lands, 99, 112–13

purification

going for Refuge and, 37

of obscurations, 40, 60, 128–31, 134, 136

of outer offerings, 42

for retreat, 159

purity

meditating on corresponding, 84–88

seven limbs of complete, 133–35, 216

R

Ratnasambhava, 93, 144, 147

rebirth. See bringing rebirth into the path of the Emanation Body

red Bodhichitta, 85, 102, 146

red element, 49, 57, 58

red increase, mind of, 49, 142

red roma channel, 140

Refuge

cause for taking, 35

going for, 34–37, 47, 128, 164, 183, 209

visualizing objects of, 34–35

rejoicing, 47–48, 134, 215

retinue

dissolution of, 108

visualizing, 82–84

retinue mantra, 166

Retreat Instructions, 155–75

for actual retreat, 163–73

for concluding, 173–75

preparing for retreat, 159–63

when and where to perform retreat, 158

who can perform retreat, 157–58

Root Tantra, 81, 98

Root Tantra of Chakrasamvara, The, 74

rosary (mala), 159–60

blessing, 101–2, 165

Rupini, 58, 83, 102, 194

S

Sachalani, 162, 195

Samtrasani, 162, 195

Samvarodaya, 27–28, 37–38, 39

Samvarodaya Tantra, 56–57, 59–60, 105

Saraha, 22

scanning meditation, 99

Secret Empowerment, 46, 93, 96, 136, 217

Secret Mantra, 20–22

entering path of, 28–30

secret offerings, 47, 96, 192, 198, 215

secret place, blessing, 84–86

Segyu spoken lineage, 74

Self-Generation, 145, 210

five Manifest Enlightenments and, 55n54

instantaneous, 38–39, 99, 160, 164

offerings to, 95, 188–89, 197

sense powers, 87, 110

seven limbs of complete purity, 133–35, 214–16

Shantideva, 19–20

six good fortunes, 76

six perfections, 48, 82

Six Yogas of Naropa, 119, 121

skull cups, in intermediate directions, 83–84, 92, 108, 194

sleep, yoga of, 110, 172

smokelike appearance, 49, 142

Source of Great Bliss, The (First Panchen), 27, 157

subsequent destruction, 121

Suchness offerings, 47, 96, 192, 198, 215

superior seeing, wisdom of, 81

T

tantra vehicle, 20–22

third Manifest Enlightenment, 58–60

Three Conceptions, 57

three conducts, 120, 120n88, 121

three supreme supports, 32

three vajras, 45

tormas

for concluding, 173

meaning of mantra for, 106–7

obstacle-dispelling, 160–62

offering, 104–7, 167, 169, 187, 201, 203–4

preliminary, 32, 186–87

for retreat, 159, 160–62

Trijang Rinpoche, 122

Truth Body

Clear Light of, 48

Divine Pride of, 61

Exalted Wisdom of, 50

yoga of sleep and, 110

See also bringing death into the path of the Truth Body

Tsongkhapa, 3n2, 61, 95, 113, 167, 175

two concentrations, 120, 120n88, 121

two extremes, abandoning, 80

U

uncommon preliminaries, 127–37

Guru Yoga, 131–37

meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva, 128–31

union

Fourth Empowerment and, 47, 93

of Heruka, 113

of no-more learning, 121

stage of, 119, 120–21

that needs learning, 121

V

Vairochana, 40, 81, 82, 147, 162, 195

seven-point posture of, 139, 143, 164n108

Vajra and Bell, blessing, 183–84

vajra body, penetrating vital points of, 62

Vajra Mala, 28

Vajra Peak Tantra, 92

vajra recitation, blessing the self and, 141–43

Vajrabhairava, 67

Vajradhara, 1, 19, 22, 44, 122, 131–32, 136, 212

Vajradhatu Ishvari, 131, 134

Vajrapani, 22

Vajrasattva, 59, 89, 92–93, 162, 195

meditation and recitation of, 43, 128–31, 164, 189–91, 210–12

Vajrasurya, 162, 195

Vajravarahi, 58, 97, 144, 162, 195

mantra of, 104

visualizing, 81–82, 193, 194

See also Heruka Father and Mother

variegated vajra stage, 119

dispelling obstacles of, 150

with seed, 143–44, 150

without seed, 144–45

Vase Empowerment, 46, 93, 95, 136, 217

vases, in intermediate directions, 83–84, 92, 194

vowels and consonants, 55–58, 62, 81

vows and commitments, 29–30, 112, 127, 130

W

washing, yoga of, 172

wearing (putting on) the armor, 88–89, 162, 164, 195–96

welfare of others

being born from womb for, 61

Bodhichitta and, 128

Form Body and, 48, 51, 58

four Enlightened actions and, 80

Tsok Offering and, 224

wheel of Great Bliss, 140

white appearance, path of, 49, 142

white Bodhichitta, 85, 102, 146

white element, 49, 56, 58

white kyangma channel, 140

winds

dispelling obstacles of, 149

dissolving into indestructible drop, 108, 120

downward-voiding, 85, 146

drawing into central channel, 119, 120, 123, 142

expelling, 141

and mind dissolving in heart, 44

See also channels, winds, and drops

wisdom

five forces of, 87

perfection of, 82

wheel of exalted, 90

Wisdom Beings, 174

entering of, 90–91

invoking, 129, 189–90, 196, 210

Wisdom Empowerment, 47, 93, 96, 136, 217–18

Wisdom Mudra, 119, 121, 146

wisdom-descending mantra, 103, 166

word empowerment, 96

Y

Yamani, 162, 195

Yamantaka, 57

Yanchen Drupay Dorje, 179

Yangchen Drupay Dorje, xi, 115, 157n97

brief biography of, 7–10

Yongzin Gugay Losang Tenzin, 35

Z

Zongkhar Chöde Monastery, 179, 181

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