Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire (23 page)

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Reincarnation: The Boy Lama,
V. Mackenzie, Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1996.

Relating to a Spiritual Teacher: Building a Healthy Relationship,
Alexander Berzin, Ithaca: Snow Lion, 2000.

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Reginald Ray, Boston: Shambhala, 2001.

Sleeping, Dreaming, and Dying: An Exploration of Consciousness with the Dalai
Lama,
Francisco J. Varela (ed.), Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1997.

The Splendor of an Autumn Moon: The Devotional Verse of Tsongkhapa,
Gavin Kilty (trans.), Boston: Wisdom Publications, 2001.

Tantra in Tibet,
H. H. the Dalai Lama and J. Hopkins (trans.), Ithaca: Snow Lion, 1987.

The Tantric Path of Purification: Vajrasattva Practice and Retreat Manual,
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Tantric Practice in Nying-ma,
Khetsun Sangpo Rinbochay, Ithaca: Snow Lion, 1986.

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying,
Sogyal Rinpoche, HarperSanFrancisco, 1992.

Tibetan Buddhism from the Ground Up,
B. Alan Wallace, Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1993.

Transforming Problems Into Happiness,
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1992.

Vast as the Heavens, Deep as the Sea: Verses in Praise of Bodhicitta,
Khunu Rinpoche, Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1999.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times,
Pema Chödrön, Boston: Shambhala, 1997.

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Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1982.

Words of My Perfect Teacher,
Patrul Rinpoche, Boston: Shambhala: 1998.

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H.H.

the Dalai Lama and Geshe Thupten Jinpa, Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1995.

Ind e x

A

appearances, illusory nature of.
See also
reality arrogance in spiritual development

B

bardo.
See also
death; rebirth

bliss

achievement

clarity contemplation technique

death and

desire transmuted to

exercise role

inner experience of

physical

and wisdom unified

blissful awareness

blissful wisdom

blue (color) as symbol

bodhichitta

development of

equanimity development in

misconceptions

tantra practice and

the body

the central channel

the conscious body

heart chakra

mind connection

as path to enlightenment

the vajra (subtle) body within

buddhahood,

See also
enlightenment

C

clarity.
See also
nonduality

compassion (welfare of others)

concentration in tantric practice

confidence in tantric practice

consciousness.
See also
the mind manifestations of

nature of

tum mo (inner fire) meditation and

correct view cultivation

cutting rebirth.
See also
rebirth Cycle of Time (Kalachakra) Tantra

D

dakas/dakinis

Dalai Lama

death.
See also
bardo; rebirth

consciousness levels in

dharmakaya and

four elements in

illusory nature of

positive nature of

the process of

rebirth and

the resident (subtle) mind in

tantric preparation for

uncontrolled nature of

dedication (to others)

deity manifestation.
See
deity yoga deity yoga.
See also
self-emanation in highest yoga practice

in human potential fulfillment

nirmanakaya experience

pride development from

purpose of

sambhogakaya experience

three-kaya meditation

desire

dissatisfaction and

happiness and

nirvana (liberation) and

perception distortion and

the senses’ role in

tantric transformation of

transforming role of

detachment development

devotion in tantric practice

dharmakaya (truth body)

dissatisfaction

attention deficit in

described

divine pride cultivation in

inner enemy identified

liberation from

satisfaction realization

source of

tantric transformation of

dissolving self-limited creations

correct view cultivation

dreams and emptiness

ego-grasping and insecurity

inner enemy identified

middle way cultivation

reality beliefs in

divine pride cultivation

doubt in tantric practice

dream experiences and emptiness

dualism.
See also
nonduality

confusion of the mind in

equanimity development and

reality and

totality realization vs.

dualistic mind

characteristics of

in disappointment

E

ego-grasping and self-identity

emanation body (nirmanakaya)

emanation of deities.
See
deity yoga emergence.
See
renunciation

empowerment (initiation)

emptiness (shunyata)

appearance arising from

correct view attainment

dream experiences and

existence and

experience of

wisdom of

energy (internal)

enjoyment body (sambhogakaya)

enlightenment

attainment characterized by

desire transformed

happiness cultivation for

mahamudra as path to

motivation (bodhichitta)

tantra practice and

three bodies of

equanimity/equilibrium development

exercise (physical)

experience.
See
reality

F

fulfillment attainment

G

the gross mind

guru

empowerment transmission role

essence of

guidance/example role

inspiration source

internal/external integration

guru devotion.
See
guru yoga

guru yoga

insight attainment and

inspiration opening via

practice

purpose of

wisdom integration in

H

happiness

concern for others and

desire for

full potential realization and

of self-realization

hatha-yoga

highest yoga tantra practice

I

identity (self).
See
the self

initiation (empowerment)

inner fire (tum mo) meditation

inspiration

K

Kalachakra (Cycle of time) Tantra

kundalini energy

L

love, nature of

M

mahamudra

mandala

manifestation of deities.
See
deity yoga meditation.
See also
three-kaya meditation attempting

attention deficit in

deities and

nonduality experience

Middle Way (Madhyamaka)

Milarepa

the mind

attitude power of

and body connection

clear nature of

consciousness manifestations

in death

distracted outward

the gross mind

the internal guru

penetrative awareness training

perfect seeing experience

pure nature of

the resident (subtle) mind

as self essence

N

Nagarjuna

Naropa

nihilism

nirmanakaya (emanation body)

nirvana and desire

nonduality.
See also
dualism

awareness experience of

clarity contemplation technique

dharmakaya experience

peace and

sambhogakaya experience

symbolism in

O

opening the heart

bodhichitta development

concern for others in

equanimity development

self-cherishing and

P

Panchen Lama

peace

penetrative awareness training

perfect seeing experience

pleasure

attachment and disappointment

development of

liberating role of

of others through our own

religion’s restrictive role

renunciation development in

tantric transformation of

transforming role of

R

reality.
See also
appearances

correct view cultivation

dualistic view

emptiness as

illusory nature of

nihilistic view

rebirth.
See also
bardo; death

refuge, giving up false

religion as pleasure denied

renunciation

the resident (subtle) mind

S

sambhogakaya (enjoyment body)

samsara (wheel of disappointment).
See also
dissatisfaction satisfaction realization.
See also
dissatisfaction secrecy role in tantric practice

secret mantra

self-cherishing

self-denial

self-emanation.
See also
deity yoga selfishness

self-pity

self/the self

ego-grasping of

essence of

essential nature of

illusory nature of

inner enemy identified

nature of

tantric transformation of

self-transformation

sexual intimacy

Shakyamuni Buddha

Siddhartha.
See also
Shakyamuni Buddha sutrayana-tantrayana compared

symbols/symbolism

T

tantra/tantric practice

bodhichitta development and

color in

dakas/dakinis role

described

enlightenment approach

foundation

four classes

initiation

outcomes

path of

purpose of

success factors

sutra compared

totality principle in

training preliminaries

transmission through empowerment

Western suitability of

tantric embrace

tantric personality

tantric transformation

completion stage

dharmakaya experience

dissolution

kundalini energy development

letting go (of expectations)

nirmanakaya experience

physical exercise role

reappearance

sambhogakaya experience

three-kaya (body) meditation.
See also
meditation completion stage

dharmakaya experience

dissolution

letting go (of expectations)

nirmanakaya experience

purpose of

reappearance

sambhogakaya experience

three kayas (bodies)of buddahood

Tilopa

totality experience.
See also
nonduality totality principle

transformation principle

truth body (dharmakaya)

Tsongkhapa (Lama)

tum mo (inner fire) meditation

V

vajra body

visualization.
See also
deity yoga; self-emanation

W

welfare of others

wholeness (essential) importance

wind energy control

wisdom

and bliss unified

correct view and

desire transmuted to

development example

of emptiness

and enjoyment integrated

guru yoga and

the internal guru

Y

Yeshe, Thubten (Lama)

Z

Zopa Rinpoche (Lama)

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