The Lotus-Born The Life Story of Padmasambhava,9789627341550

The Lotus-Born The Life Story of Padmasambhava

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ISBN13: 9789627341550
ISBN10: 962734155X
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-07-16
Publisher(s): Rangjung Yeshe Publications
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Summary

In English for the first time is the complete story of how Buddhism was planted in Tibet.The Lotus-Bornis a translation of a biography that was concealed as terma treasureas protection from the changes of timeand revealed centuries later ba a terton, a reincarnation of an accomplished student of Padmasambhava who had made the aspiration to benefit people in future generations. Also included are 'A Clarification of the Life of Padmasambhava,' by Tsele Natsok Rangdrol, an extensive glossary and index, and a bibliography of Tibetan and English sources. The endnotes and the glossary are drawn from authentic ancient scriptures, intended to illuminate the historical background of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings.

Table of Contents

Foreword His Holiness 1(2)
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Translator's Preface 3(4)
Clarifying the True Meaning 7(22)
Tsele Natsok Rangdrol
The Copper Temple Life Story of Padmasambhava
Prologue
29(2)
Padmasambhava becomes the son of King Indrabodhi and ascends the royal throne
31(6)
Padmasambhava practices in the charnel grounds and is blessed by the dakinis
37(4)
Padmasambhava follows his gurus, receives teachings, and shows the manner of mind-training
41(4)
Padmasambhava converts people by means of miracles, tames heretics, and vastly benefits the Buddhist teachings
45(7)
Padmasambhava accomplishes the Vidyadhara level of mahamudra by means of Vishuddha and Kilaya
52(3)
The king of Tibet takes hold of his kingdom
55(2)
The king awakens faith in the Dharma, invites Master Bodhisattva to Tibet to fulfill his aspiration, and lays the foundation for the temple
57(2)
Padmasambhava goes to Tibet out of compassion and meets with the emissaries
59(3)
Master Padma binds all the gods and demons of Tibet under oath
62(3)
Padmasambhava is invited to the palace of Red Rock and tames the building site
65(6)
His Majesty the King and Master Padma erect glorious Samye and perform its consecration
71(4)
The two masters, Padmasambhava and Khenpo Bodhisattva, and the two translators, Kawa Paltsek and Chokro Lui Gyaltsen, translate and establish the teachings of Secret Mantra
75(8)
Five Tibetan monks go to India to search for teachings and Master Namkhai Nyingpo attains accomplishment
83(7)
Vairochana of Pagor goes to India in pursuit of the Dharma and is expelled to Tsawarong
90(8)
The king establishes the law of the Buddhadharma
98(7)
Master Vimalamitra is invited and Vairochana's expulsion regretted
105(8)
The Dharma teachings are translated and established at Samye
113(4)
Padmasambhava performs supportive rituals for the king and extends his life span
117(5)
Master Padma transmits the sadhanas of Secret Mantra and the king and the disciples engage in sadhana practice
122(6)
Padmasambhava employs the guardian of the temples, translates the fierce mantras for the sake of protecting the Buddhadharma, and teaches the methods for mending sacred commitments
128(8)
Master Padma conceals the teachings and instructions as treasures and gives predictions to the king
136(7)
Master Padma personally visits the sacred places for sadhana in Tibet, conceals mind treasures, and gives oral instructions
143(5)
The Tibetan king and subjects try to dissuade him, but are unsuccessful in obtaining Master Padma's consent when he intends to leave for the southwestern continent
148(7)
Master Padma gives his last words to the kings of Tibet
155(3)
Master Padma gives his last words to the ministers of Tibet
158(2)
Master Padma gives his last words to the monks and nuns of Tibet
160(3)
Master Padma gives his last words to the Dharma teachers of Tibet
163(3)
Master Padma gives his last words to the tantrikas of Tibet
166(2)
Master Padma gives his last words to the meditators of Tibet
168(2)
Master Padma gives his last words to the yogis of Tibet
170(2)
Master Padma gives his last words to the men of Tibet
172(2)
Master Padma gives his last words to the women of Tibet
174(2)
Master Padma gives his last words to the benefactors and reverend recipients of Tibet
176(3)
Master Padma gives his last words to the healers and sick people of Tibet
179(3)
Master Padma gives his last words to the Tibetan masters and disciples who form dharmic links
182(3)
Master Padma gives his last words to the Tibetan people in general
185(3)
The king and the ministers request Master Padma to teach the instructions of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
188(2)
The description of how the Lord of Great Compassion gazes upon the six classes of sentient beings with the three types of compassion
190(5)
The benefits and virtues of the Six Syllables of the Great Compassionate One
195(3)
Master Padma sings a song in response to homage
198(5)
Master Padma departs to subdue the rakshasas in the southwest and sings songs to his attendants and escorts
203(6)
Epilogue 209(2)
The Abbreviated Chronicle 211(2)
Notes 213(10)
Bibliography 223(10)
Glossary 233(68)
Index 301

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