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Luminous Essence: A Guide to the Guhyagarbha Tantra
By: Jamgon Mipham
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Jamgon Mipham
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Dharmachakra Translation Committee
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Publication Date:
2009
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Luminous Essence is a complete introduction to the world of tantric thought and practice. Composed by the renowned Tibetan master Jamgon Mipham (1846-1912), the text provides an overview of the theory and experiential assimilation of a seminal tantric scripture, the Tantra of the Secret Essence (Guhyagarbha Tantra). Embodying the essence of tantric practice, this text has been a central scripture in Tibetan Buddhism for well over a thousand years.
Mipham's explanation of this text, here translated for the first time, is one of the most celebrated commentaries on the Tantra of the Secret Essence, which today occupies an important place in the tantric curriculum of Tibetan monastic colleges. Luminous Essence is a specialized guide meant for initiated tantric practitioners. To fully appreciate and assimilate its message, it should be studied under the guidance of a qualified teacher by those who have received the appropriate empowerments, reading transmissions, and oral instructions.
Jamgon Mipham (1846-1912), one of the greatest scholars of nineteenth-century Tibet, displayed a universal genius, writing brilliant commentaries on all aspects of Buddhist theory and practice. A central master of the Rime movement, his significance for the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism can hardly be overestimated.
The Dharmachakra Translation Committee s committed to making Buddhist classics available to modern readers in their native languages. Working under the guidance and supervision of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, the Committee draws its inspiration from the vision, commitment, and magnificent achievements of past Buddhist translators.
Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
vii
Introduction by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
ix
Translators' Introduction
xi
Luminous Essence
1
1.
The Magnificence of the Tantra
2
2.
The Meaning of the Tantra
5
1.
The Title
6
2.
A Summary of the Essential Points of the Meaning of the Text's Subject Matter
7
1.
The Purpose and Relevance of the Tantra
7
2.
Presenting the Meaning of the Tantra
9
1.
The Setting
9
2.
The Prelude
11
3.
The Meaning of the Tantra
12
1.
A General Presentation of the Principles of the Three Continua
12
1.
The Ground Continuum
12
1.
The Natural Mandala of the Ground
12
2.
How Delusion Arises
13
3.
Delusion and the Natural Ground
14
4.
The Reversal of Delusion
15
2.
The Path Continuum
16
1.
The Essence of the Path
16
2.
The Divisions of the Path
17
3
The Nine Vehicles
23
2
Means and Liberation
27
3.
Traversing the Path
29
3.
The Fruition Continuum
35
2.
Specific Explanation of the Path Continuum
37
1.
Various Classification Schemes
37
2.
The Present Context
38
1.
View
38
2.
Absorption
68
3.
Conduct
77
4.
Mandala
84
5.
Empowerment
88
6.
Samayas
93
7.
Accomplishment
112
8.
Offerings
123
9.
Enlightened Activity
130
10.
Mudr&abar;
138
11.
Mantra
144
4.
Conclusion: The Full and Complete Entrustment
159
1.
Entrusting the Profound Meaning of the Tantra in a Nondual Manner
159
2.
The Superiority of the Recipients to Whom This Tantra Is Entrusted
162
3.
Extensive Explanation of the Meaning Expressed through the Words of the Tantra
165
Appendices
Appendix A
Topical Outline of Luminous Essence
169
Appendix B
Expanded Outline of the Topic "The Present Context" from the Topical Outline of Luminous Essence
171
Appendix C
Visual Outline of Luminous Essence
175
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