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Literally, "between two". In general, any interval, "a between". Six bardos
are usually spoken of in the
Diamond Way
teachings:
In the west "bardo" is usually referred to only the first three of these, that is, the states between death and rebirth. These states are no more and no less illusory than dreams and ordinary waking consciousness. |
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Baskets, three |
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[Skt. Tripitaka, Tib. de nö sum): Collections of Buddhas teachings in the three groups of |
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Bearer of the Black Coat |
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[Tib. Bernagchen] Main protector of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
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Bell |
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Paired with the vajra the bell represents wisdom, and as wisdom and method are
an undivided unity so the
Dorje and and bell are
mostly employed together. Its base must be round, above which is a vase surmounted by the face of
Prajnaparamita. Above these are a lotus, a moon disc and finally a vajra.
The hollow of the bell symbolizes the wisdom recognizing emptiness. The clapper represents the sound of emptiness. The vase represents the vase containing the nectar of accomplishment. |
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Bearer of Black Coat.
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Bhumi |
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[Lit. "ground"] The path of a
Bodhisattva consists of ten levels.
They reach from
liberation to
complete
enlightenment. The
recognition of the true nature of phenomena is deepened on these levels and is more and more
experienced even outside
meditation.
The ten levels are:
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Bearer of Black Coat. |
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Black Crown |
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Attribute of the
Karmapa. Signifying the
power to help all beings, the female Buddhas bestowed this energyfield on Karmapa at his
enlightenment several thousand years ago. It is constantly above his head. It is only visible for
beings on high spiritual levels.
The replica shown at ceremonies has the power to open the subconscious of
those present and permits the Karmapa to exchange his limitless space-awareness for beings'
inhibitions and pain. It is a means for gaining liberation through seeing which only a Karmapa can
use.
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Bliss |
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According to tibetan texts it is a strong means to transfer spritiual
maturity. This is possible because of the inseparability of space and joy everywhere and the fact
that everyone has the Buddhanature. In Diamondway the teacher in this way can give the disciple an
insight in mind's nature if the disciple has openness and devotion.
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Bodhgaya |
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[Lit. Dorje Seat] A place near the town of Patna in northern India. Here the
historical
Buddha
Shakyamuni
reached complete
enlightenment .
Bodhgaya is regarded as the most important pilgrim place for Buddhists.
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Bodhi Tree |
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[Lit. Tree of awakening] A poplar tree under which
Buddha sat when he
attained
Enlightenment. The
actual tree is a offshoot of the original tree. It was re-imported from Sri Lanka.
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Bodhicitta |
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Bodhisattva |
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[tib. Djang Chub Sempa] The ideal in
Mahayana, where the
Diamondway belongs
to. In a common sense someone who gave the Bodhisattva Promise. Someone who made the decision to
reach complete
Enlightenment for
the benefit of all sentient beings. In a special sense a Bodhisattva already attained
liberation from
suffering und thus has
reached one of the
ten levels of a
Bodhisattva.
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Bodhisattva Level |
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Bhumi
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Bodhisattva Promise |
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The promises to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. The
promise is given in the presence of a Bodhisattva and is repeated as often as possible, to
strengthen motivation.
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Bond |
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[Tib. Damtsig, Skt. Samaya] The basis for the rapid spiritual growth in
Diamond Way Buddhism. Through the unbroken connection to teacher, meditation forms and co-disciples
with whom one has taken initiations has gotten teachings, students quickly manifest their
potential. Especially the bond to one's first teacher is very important.
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Buddha |
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[Tib. Sangye, Lit. The awakened one or the enlightened one] The name denotes a
state of mind. "Sang" means "completely purified" of all obscurations. "Gye" means "completely
unfoldment" of all
qualities and
wisdom .
The Buddha of our time is the historical Buddha
Shakyamuni. He is the fourth of the
1000 Buddhas of our eon.
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Buddha Activity |
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All in all there are four activities of a
Buddha : Pacifying, increasing,
fascinating, powerful-protecting.
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Buddha Aspect |
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[Tib. Yidam] Meditation aspect:
Buddha taught this meditation forms in
the
Tantras. They express a
particular quality of the enlightened nature of our own mind.
The richness of the enlightened mind expresses itself in various forms of energy and light. By identifying with them - in meditation and daily life - they awake quickly our immanentBuddha-Nature. The Yidam is a personal meditation aspect. It is the Buddha aspect to whom one has the closest connection. The practise of this aspect is the fastest way to reach enlightenment. To meditate on a Buddha Aspect one has to get an initiation from a Lama holding this transmission. |
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Buddha Dharma Center |
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During his teachings in the West
Lopon Tsechu
Rinpoche gained more and more western students, which visit him from time to time. To
accommodate them and his local students Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche founded the Buddha Dharma Center. It
is a place where students can get in contact with Mahayana-Buddhism. This goes for lay and
ordained-people as well.
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Buddha Energies |
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Buddha Families |
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[tib. Gyalwa rig nga, sanskr. panca tathagata, 5 Dhyani-Buddhas] All
the
Buddha aspects taught by the
Buddha can be summed up into five groups or
families. These in turn can be summed up into the Buddha Diamond Holder. This is the tantric form
of Buddha
Shakyamuni.
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Buddha Nature |
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[Skt. Tathagatagarba] All beings have the Buddha nature. It is the base for
Enlightenment. As
long as a being is not enlightened, the Buddha nature is covered by veils. Such a being is called a
"sentient being". When these veils are purified and the pure essence of Buddha nature is
experienced, enlightenment is attained.
Like milk already has the potential to become butter, every being has the potential to attain enlightenment. Buddha nature is identical with The Kayas. |
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Buddha Shakyamuni |
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[560 - 478 B.C.] This is the name of the historical Buddha. Born as "Siddharta
Gautama" he was called "Shakyamuni" after attaining enlightenment. Shakyamuni means: "The sage of
the Shakya clan".
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Buddha of Limitless Light |
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[Tib. Öpame, Skr. Amitabha] His mental realm is the pure land of highest
bliss.
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Buddha of Limitless Life |
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[tib. Tsepame, skr. Amitayus] Represents a long life and helth. Is an
emanation of Buddha of limitless light in joy-state.
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Buddha Wisdom, five |
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The facets of the one Buddha wisdom:
1. The value-free mirror like wisdom, without fabrications 2. Wisdom of equality, seeing the pure potential in other beings 3. Discrimination wisdom 4. All accomplishing wisdom 5. Dharmadhatu wisdom (Buddha wisdom) |
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Buddhahood |
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The state of comlpete
Enlightenment
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state is denoted by fearlessness, joy and active compassion. Buddhahood is the recognition of the
open and clear boundlessness of
mind.
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Buddhism |
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The teachings of the historical
Buddha, Siddharta Gautama, are the basis of what is called
'Buddhism'. Buddhism can be subdivided into
The
Way of the Older Ones (Theravada),
Great
Way (Mahayana) and
Diamond Way
(Vajrayana).
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