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[[Vimalaprabha]] ([[Sanskrit]]) means '[[Stainless Light Commentary]]', or '[[Dri-med ‘od]]' (in [[Tibetan]]), it is a commentary to the [[Kalachakra tantra]], more specifically, the [[Laghutantra]] or Abridged [[Kalachakra Tantra]] from [[Shambhala King]] [[Manjushri-Yashas]]. The [[Vimalaprabha]] was written by [[Shambhala King]] [[Pundarika]]. | [[Vimalaprabha]] ([[Sanskrit]]) means '[[Stainless Light Commentary]]', or '[[Dri-med ‘od]]' (in [[Tibetan]]), it is a commentary to the [[Kalachakra tantra]], more specifically, the [[Laghutantra]] or Abridged [[Kalachakra Tantra]] from [[Shambhala King]] [[Manjushri-Yashas]]. The [[Vimalaprabha]] was written by [[Shambhala King]] [[Pundarika]]. | ||
| − | The earliest definition of the term "[[hatha yoga]]" is found in this text, which defines it in [[relation]] to the [[center channel]], [[bindu]] etc. | + | The earliest [[definition]] of the term "[[hatha yoga]]" is found in this text, which defines it in [[relation]] to the [[center channel]], [[bindu]] etc. |
This [[Vimalaprabha]] commentary, together with the [[Laghutantra]] [[form]] the basis of the [[Kalachakra]] practice as it is currently known and practiced in [[Tibetan Buddhism]], as part of the [[Vajrayana]] practices. | This [[Vimalaprabha]] commentary, together with the [[Laghutantra]] [[form]] the basis of the [[Kalachakra]] practice as it is currently known and practiced in [[Tibetan Buddhism]], as part of the [[Vajrayana]] practices. | ||
| − | The [[Vimalaprabha]] (Wyl. [[dri med 'od]]), translated as [[Stainless Light]] or [[Immaculate Light]], is the main commentary on the [[Kalachakra tantra]]. Composed by [[Pundarika]], the [[second Kalkin]] [[king of Shambhala]], and introduced in [[Tibet]] in the 11th century, it is the basis for all [[Kalachakra]] commentaries. | + | The [[Vimalaprabha]] ([[Wyl.]] [[dri med 'od]]), translated as [[Stainless Light]] or [[Immaculate Light]], is the main commentary on the [[Kalachakra tantra]]. Composed by [[Pundarika]], the [[second Kalkin]] [[king of Shambhala]], and introduced in [[Tibet]] in the 11th century, it is the basis for all [[Kalachakra]] commentaries. |
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Latest revision as of 07:59, 1 December 2014
Vimalaprabha (Sanskrit) means 'Stainless Light Commentary', or 'Dri-med ‘od' (in Tibetan), it is a commentary to the Kalachakra tantra, more specifically, the Laghutantra or Abridged Kalachakra Tantra from Shambhala King Manjushri-Yashas. The Vimalaprabha was written by Shambhala King Pundarika.
The earliest definition of the term "hatha yoga" is found in this text, which defines it in relation to the center channel, bindu etc.
This Vimalaprabha commentary, together with the Laghutantra form the basis of the Kalachakra practice as it is currently known and practiced in Tibetan Buddhism, as part of the Vajrayana practices. The Vimalaprabha (Wyl. dri med 'od), translated as Stainless Light or Immaculate Light, is the main commentary on the Kalachakra tantra. Composed by Pundarika, the second Kalkin king of Shambhala, and introduced in Tibet in the 11th century, it is the basis for all Kalachakra commentaries.
