History of the Tertons. Part One
A brief description of the history of the appearance of deep treasures and tertons that found realization
Necklace of Precious Lapis Lazuli
Praise be to the teacher, the enlightened Padmakarapada!
You have gathered together all the qualities and activities of the three mysteries of the Lords of the Ten Powers and the Sons!
You have kindness towards the beings of the [time] of decadence, surpassing all the Enlightened Ones! Revealed the honey of complete liberation of Samye as the realm of the ten directions and the four times! With unbreakable faith, I prostrate myself at the feet of Padmasambhava, who embodies all Jewels!
The sphere of manifestation of the paramita of wisdom and Great Bliss, which holds the secret treasury of the master's equal thoughts and essence! You have the kindness as the only mother who protects the Tibetan people! I respectfully [praise] the heart flower-Tsogyal, the lady of space!
Good protector, king of Learning, and Trisong Deutsen, father and son! The only eye of the world-Vairochana Translator and others! The highest of the realized [[[masters]]] and mentors who followed Padmasambhava! I praise with faith the unsurpassed defenders of the Teaching!
By the power of the prayer of benevolence, you manifest innumerable manifestations in the Land of Snow, guard the treasuries, and support the Teaching! I bow to the tertons who came [earlier], who appeared as Kyobpei Pungnyen, Nyangral Chhewang and others!
Since they all revealed the Teachings that came to spread, and held the teachings with a deep faith in the miraculous and the hidden - respectively proclaimed as the protectors of beings that manifest a variety of acts-activities, leading to the completion of two goals. And in order to spread with faith, even if it is not excellent, the speech that is presented by the son of the mother of an ordinary person as a vast completion and explanation of all the lives of the noble ones, should be explained in a small number of words.
Although it is impossible for an ordinary person to measure everything in the manifestation of the vast primordial wisdom that transcends thoughts and expressions, and the innermost, which is a departure from the extremes of singleness and multiplicity, yet [it is] necessary to proclaim without speculation that which will bring the beginning of faith.
As soon as in this land, the Land of Snow, the sages and the revealed interpreters, as well as the Mentor, Teacher and [the Lord], were united] The teachings that follow the instructions of the sage - the teachings of the Enlightened One, which is like the sun, were revealed. It was Nyingma, the early translations.
Then the basis for the thoughts and comments of the three cycles of the chariot of characteristics Teaching was revealed through translations, explanations, storage, and listening. It is acceptable to believe that the oral instructions, essential explanations, and tantras of the three outer
sections originated in the period of early translations. But as explained in relation to that period, the inner tantras of the Vajra chariot of the secret mantra were combined into three great transmissions of the Teaching: Kama as the long transmission in the tradition of early translations; terma as the short transmission line; and the deep teachings of pure vision.
The first of them presents three sections of yoga. In terms of how their essence came to Tibet, being represented by the innumerable stages of oral instruction and tantra texts in each class, the Great Perfection or ati Yoga was represented by the seventeen tantras in the oral Instruction section, the
most intimate of all the classes in the three sections. [It was also revealed] a cycle of ordinary and special [instructions] as the heart of the oral instructions of the tantras of the essential section (chiti) and the most essential [[[yangti]]]. They all came from the instructions of the three masters - Master Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, and Vairochana. Among them, the secret cycles of Vimalamitra emerged from the ordinary treasuries and the lineage of teaching.
The oral instructions of the inner tantras of the division of space, given by the great translator Vairochana as the practice of the thoughts of the master Sri Simha [to his disciple Pang Mipham Genpo-appeared in the form of a cycle of instructions of the Vajra Bridge of the oral transmission line. The line of transmission as founded from Vairochana and Yudra Nyingpo is the oral instructions of the eighteen later translations of the tantras of the outer section of the mind.
All these teachings are contained in the lines of transmission of the three directions known as the Nyang tradition, the Aro tradition, and the Kham tradition. Immeasurable in number, they lead to the transformation of the skandhas into the [[body of
light]] and have six liberations. Translations of everything represent the essence of all instructions and Teachings, which directly demonstrates everything clear and profound that arose from there. Among them, the transmission line of the omniscient Longchenpa, as the main transmission line of these practices, extends up to our time through the power of compassion.
The oral instructions of the sutra of Knowledge-the knowledge that unites all the other texts of the anu-yoga section, together with the additions from Tshogchen Dyupa, are not suppressed until now, being passed on to the students. They were received by Nyuchen Sangye Rinpochhe from the four teachers of India, Nepal, and the place of Drusha [as instructions leading] to maturation and liberation.
The Guhya-garbha Magical illusion as the root of all the eighteen maha yoga tantras, together with the additions, instructions and explanations of the root tantra, instructions for maturation and liberation, are transmitted in the lineage from the teacher Sangye Sangwa, the great sage Vimalamitra and the translators Ma and Nyag. The explanations of this tantra are widely disseminated with the practice of maturation and liberation.
The Yangdag [[[Heruka]]] bestowed by Master Humkara for Namkhei Nyingpo of Nuba, the Kilaya bestowed by Guru Rinpoche for individual students, and the cycle of destruction from the Nubchen lineage-manifest themselves endlessly in the precepts of oral instruction, teachings, and tantra practice section with characteristics. And without stopping, they lead to the acquisition of the implementation and maintenance of the transmission line of individual teachings.
The primary Teachings of the general and special Vajra Chariot were manifested from Ma down to Nyag, being revealed by an unceasing stream from So and Zur, the king of the mantra holder and the holder of the lineage of transmission known as the instructions from Nuba.
Even though widely distributed, they spread in small lines later as a stream following from past times. And if you approach the dissolution in the sphere of higher reality in ordinary practices with the help of a stream of explanations, then they are constantly in the flow due to the energy of compassion and
the creation of the mood of the great terton Gyurme Dorje. Being there, they are perceived with a certain effort. And are marked by the ubiquity of the tradition of guhya-garbha explanations of the magical network, which reveals the flow of offerings and special practices and is re-established in the
numerous features of aspects and records of mandalas and practices. Being stored in the general Kama Nyingma, special sutras, instructions of the magic network-thanks to kindness, they arise and are collected by the Tshendrogpa as instructions in the religious school of old translations.
Through my stream of instructions and explanations about maturation and liberation, what emerges from there is presented as a Teaching from instructions and training with diligence-I briefly describe the essence of what I have encountered here, making it clear to others in a vast way.
Now it is necessary to describe briefly the history associated with the teachings of the deep terma, showing the essence. There are three points here: the argumentation and reliability of the texts; the method of receiving the Teachings of the students from the teacher; the biographies of the relevant persons.
History of the Tertons.
Part two. Justification
First. Argumentation and reliability of texts
In the sutra of the Naga king's questions, it is said:"The great treasury of the indestructible bodies of the three Jewels is inexhaustible, the great treasury of the boundless great understanding of the Teaching is inexhaustible, the great treasury that satisfies living beings is inexhaustible, the great treasury that is equal to the heavenly space is inexhaustible, the great treasury that is represented by these four is inexhaustible." So it is said about the own nature or essence of the treasury.
The sutra of deep concentration on the visibly Enlightened present says: " This deep concentration will be practiced for four thousand years after my perfect nirvana. It will be distributed. After that, it will go underground. Also, the subsequent periods [after reaching nirvana] of five hundred years [each Teaching] will come to an end. The teaching will be destroyed. Virtue will be destroyed. The Holy Teaching will be discarded. Living beings will be
afraid. The realms will conflict. The time will come for a low type of behavior. The time will come for unacceptable behavior to spread. The time will come for lowly teaching. The time will come to spread the teaching that is not holy. When the time of disappearance comes, the root of virtue will be kindled
for the sake of acquiring all that corresponds to the sutras by the living entities. They will act as the Victorious Ones of the past. The root of virtue will be born. The root of virtue will ripen. There will be few living beings that are marked with such a sign. And for the sake of such living beings, by the power of the Enlightened One, this deep concentration will come from the depths of the earth and come to Jambudvipa. It will spread, " etc.
It is also said: " Later I will attain [the state of] nirvana. All bodily remains will be distributed. Because of this, they will adhere to the good as the enlightenment of the Buddha. Even if placed in a lamp in the form of records, the sutra scriptures will be kept in the hands of the nagas, the gods, mountains, caves, stupas. Then, because of the corresponding practice-the asceticism of the deity-all the varieties [of teachings] will be extracted and
re-manifested in later times. And again they will adhere to the good as this enlightenment of the Buddha. Everything will be carried out in accordance with the intentions." Thus, the locations of the treasuries are amulets, the teachings of the treasuries, the vessels of the
treasuries, stupas, and so on. Being in the hands of the gods and nagas, the treasuries are guarded. Appearing in various forms-a treasure trove that adheres to enlightenment and Buddha is demonstrated. "According to intent" means a way of manifesting for the benefit of beings. Accordingly, they contain all spiritual merit.
In the sutra of deep concentration it is said: "Uncontaminated, majestic, the treasures of Learning are placed in trees, mountain stones and mountains for bodhisattvas who are hungry for learning. If you act with the volumes of the teaching on the basis of the teaching and the dharani, everything comes into your hands.". So it is said about the location of the treasuries, the teachings of the treasuries, and the necessary persons that are shown as good.
Regarding the complete perfection of thoughts, it is said: "Even if there is no Enlightened One, the Teaching will arise from the heavenly space, the wall or the trees." So it is shown to the heavenly space and so on.
In addition, many known and unknown sutras and tantras provide indications of the authenticity, nature, and necessary enumerations. As for all this, two of them are known everywhere in Tibet. And on the basis of them and relying on the essence and non-fabrication as something new - all the teachings of the three bodies of the Teacher are manifested from the oral transmission, the transmission of the symbol and the transmission of thoughts-the mind. Therefore,
everyone does not give up the treasure troves. Even the instructions of a powerful sage in a manifest body, which is both ordinary and supreme, manifest as gradually gaining instructions. After this, the nagas come to the various places where the gods reside, in the form of ordinary assemblies, which were
mainly the Great Chariot and do not manifest [to others]. The tantra scriptures are collected by Vajradhara and the celestial deities-dakinis and are buried in a vast place in Uddiyana such as Dhanakosha Lake and others.
When approaching such places in later times, the chittamatra teachers received from the bodhisattvas of Nirvirana-nishkambin and others the scriptures of the Great Chariot. The noble Nagarjuna from the land of the Nagas brought the Hundred-thousandth Prajna Paramita, etc. The great siddhis Saraha, Hayagriva,
Padmasambhava, Luyipa, Chilupa, and others-successively coming to the attainment of the highest real achievements, brought the main tantras Guhyasamaja, Hevajra, Kalachakra, and others. And since they were only deep treasures, they are special to India and Tibet. And they should be understood as having a single essence in all the gates that open to persons of later times.
Regarding the necessity of hiding in the treasury, the Dharmasamgiti Sutra says: " Ananda! In order for the Teaching to last for a long time, write down the list of Dharmas in the book. If you present it as a hidden treasure, you will gain all ten of them completely.
What ten? Through the acquisition of the Enlightened One, the treasury of the vision of utterances; through the acquisition of the hearing of gods and men , the treasury of the hearing of the Teaching; through the acquisition of the Sangha of the non-returning , the treasury of the vision of the Sangha; through the acquisition of precious
goodness , the treasury of perfect enjoyment where desolation is not comprehended; you will attain complete perfection in signs and markings as a treasury of bodily form; by serving people , a treasury of service; by gaining wisdom , a treasury of remembrance; by cutting off disputes with enemies , a treasury of fearlessness; by helping living beings, a treasury of spiritual merit."
The text of the terma of the Lord of the Ratna Lingpa Teachings says: "Because of the importance and ease [in performance] for most Tibetans and the heartfelt love for beings in times of decline, the heart of the absolute level, which is the deepest, abides, being extracted from the treasury of all extremes and the middle. Perform prayers of benevolence in order to meet a son who has good luck. In future times, understanding will become commonplace.
Practitioners of great meditations and so on will have pride, a predilection for particulars. And even when they argue about treasuries and show pride, they follow through the ordinary treasury to the realization of the Teachings of the times of decline. Since the deep is completely unpolluted, it will
spread to the edges. A variety of instructions will liberate individuals. Therefore, one should have purity, be aware of actions, and have a [[[corresponding]]] destiny. If you remember death, you will practice the teachings of the treasury. Those who did not find liberation in one lifetime and came
later, all who have faith in the treasures of the time of decline - must fulfill prayers-wishes to see the face of the master. They should be happy to meditate because of the benefit of having a corresponding destiny. These stanzas of mine are a rare gem, being precious." Accordingly, an infinite number of statements from other treasures are shown.
Drop the argument about it. Implement the acceptable. Spread the necessary good and benefit. This will correspond to the great source of the Ratna Lingpa treasury, the great terton.
