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The [[Eight Chariots]], or conveyances, refer to the [[eight major practice lineages]] of [[Tibetan]] {{Wiki|learning}} and [[attainment]], [[traditions]] which can be traced directly back through the centuries of the [[history of Tibet]] and beyond that into [[India]]. | The [[Eight Chariots]], or conveyances, refer to the [[eight major practice lineages]] of [[Tibetan]] {{Wiki|learning}} and [[attainment]], [[traditions]] which can be traced directly back through the centuries of the [[history of Tibet]] and beyond that into [[India]]. | ||
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1) [[Nyingma Lineage]] | 1) [[Nyingma Lineage]] | ||
| − | The | + | The [[main doctrinal lineage of Kama]], the [[Ancient Translation School]] known as [[Nyingmapa]]: (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: |
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| − | 2) [[Guhyagarbha Tantra]] ( | + | 1) [[Scripture of the Great Assemblage]] (‘[[dus pa mdo]]), |
| + | 2) [[Guhyagarbha Tantra]] ([[sgyu ‘phrul drwa ba]]), | ||
3) [[Mind Section]] ([[sems sde]]). | 3) [[Mind Section]] ([[sems sde]]). | ||
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In addition, the [[Eight Sadhanas Sections]] ([[sgrub pa sde brgyad]]), and the core of [[Dzogchen]], The [[Heart Essence]] ([[snying thig]]).) | In addition, the [[Eight Sadhanas Sections]] ([[sgrub pa sde brgyad]]), and the core of [[Dzogchen]], The [[Heart Essence]] ([[snying thig]]).) | ||
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More on the [[Nyingma lineage]] | More on the [[Nyingma lineage]] | ||
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2) [[Kadampa Lineage]] | 2) [[Kadampa Lineage]] | ||
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[[Atisha’s]] [[lineage]], the [[Old Kadampa School]] (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: The [[Graded Path for the Three Types of Individuals]]: [[Lamp of the Path of Enlightenment]] ([[byang chub lam sgron]]), [[Key Instructions of the Practices of Sixteen Spheres]] ([[thig le bcu drug]]), and similar texts. | [[Atisha’s]] [[lineage]], the [[Old Kadampa School]] (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: The [[Graded Path for the Three Types of Individuals]]: [[Lamp of the Path of Enlightenment]] ([[byang chub lam sgron]]), [[Key Instructions of the Practices of Sixteen Spheres]] ([[thig le bcu drug]]), and similar texts. | ||
| − | + | [[Tsongkhapa]] and his [[lineage]], the [[New Kadampa School]] emphasizes [[philosophical doctrine]].) | |
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3) [[Sakya Lineage]] | 3) [[Sakya Lineage]] | ||
[[Lineage of the glorious Sakyapa]]: (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: The [[Instruction on the Nine-fold Path and Result]] ([[lam ‘bras]]).) | [[Lineage of the glorious Sakyapa]]: (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: The [[Instruction on the Nine-fold Path and Result]] ([[lam ‘bras]]).) | ||
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4) [[Marpa Kagyü Lineage]] | 4) [[Marpa Kagyü Lineage]] | ||
The Four Major Schools and [[Eight Minor Schools]] of the [[lineage]] of the [[Marpa Kagyü Tradition]] (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: The [[Four Transmitted Precepts Consolidated in One]], The [[Path of Skillful Means]], The [[Six Dharmas of Naropa]], and The [[Path of Liberation Mahamudra]].) | The Four Major Schools and [[Eight Minor Schools]] of the [[lineage]] of the [[Marpa Kagyü Tradition]] (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: The [[Four Transmitted Precepts Consolidated in One]], The [[Path of Skillful Means]], The [[Six Dharmas of Naropa]], and The [[Path of Liberation Mahamudra]].) | ||
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5) [[Shangpa Kagyü Lineage]] | 5) [[Shangpa Kagyü Lineage]] | ||
The [[Shangpa Kagyü]]: (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: The [[Lineage of Yogi Khyungpo Naljor]], and The [[Teachings of the Five-fold Ultimate Reality]], ([[mthar thug lnga ldan gyi chos skor]]).) | The [[Shangpa Kagyü]]: (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: The [[Lineage of Yogi Khyungpo Naljor]], and The [[Teachings of the Five-fold Ultimate Reality]], ([[mthar thug lnga ldan gyi chos skor]]).) | ||
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6) [[Shije Lineage]] and [[Chö Lineage]]: “[[Pacification of Suffering]]” and “[[Genuine Dharma of Severance]]” | 6) [[Shije Lineage]] and [[Chö Lineage]]: “[[Pacification of Suffering]]” and “[[Genuine Dharma of Severance]]” | ||
[[Phadampa Sangye’s]] and [[Machik Lapdron’s lineage]]: (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: Pacification of [[Suffering]] ([[zhi byed]]), and its [[branch teaching]] Genuine [[Dharma]] of Severance ([[gcod]]), and related texts.) | [[Phadampa Sangye’s]] and [[Machik Lapdron’s lineage]]: (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: Pacification of [[Suffering]] ([[zhi byed]]), and its [[branch teaching]] Genuine [[Dharma]] of Severance ([[gcod]]), and related texts.) | ||
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7) [[Jodruk Lineage]]: “[[Six Applications]]” | 7) [[Jodruk Lineage]]: “[[Six Applications]]” | ||
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[[Vajra Yoga Instruction Lineage]], (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: the [[intention]] of the [[root]] [[Tantras]], [[essence]] of all [[completion stage practice]] ([[sampanakrama]]), [[Six Applications of Kalachakra]] ([[sbyor ba yan lag drug]]).) | [[Vajra Yoga Instruction Lineage]], (Key [[scriptural]] sources include: the [[intention]] of the [[root]] [[Tantras]], [[essence]] of all [[completion stage practice]] ([[sampanakrama]]), [[Six Applications of Kalachakra]] ([[sbyor ba yan lag drug]]).) | ||
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8) [[Nyendrub Lineage]]: “[[Four Branches Of Approach And Accomplishment]]” | 8) [[Nyendrub Lineage]]: “[[Four Branches Of Approach And Accomplishment]]” | ||
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[[Category:Lineage]] | [[Category:Lineage]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:08, 16 February 2016
The practice of Buddhism in Tibet is encompassed by the eight major practice traditions called in Tibet the Eight Chariots of the Practice Lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Eight Chariots, or conveyances, refer to the eight major practice lineages of Tibetan learning and attainment, traditions which can be traced directly back through the centuries of the history of Tibet and beyond that into India.
These traditions encompass the major schools and lineages within Tibet.
The Eight Traditions, with their key scriptural sources, are as follows:
The main doctrinal lineage of Kama, the Ancient Translation School known as Nyingmapa: (Key scriptural sources include:
1) Scripture of the Great Assemblage (‘dus pa mdo),
2) Guhyagarbha Tantra (sgyu ‘phrul drwa ba),
3) Mind Section (sems sde).
In addition, the Eight Sadhanas Sections (sgrub pa sde brgyad), and the core of Dzogchen, The Heart Essence (snying thig).)
More on the Nyingma lineage
2) Kadampa Lineage
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Atisha’s lineage, the Old Kadampa School (Key scriptural sources include: The Graded Path for the Three Types of Individuals: Lamp of the Path of Enlightenment (byang chub lam sgron), Key Instructions of the Practices of Sixteen Spheres (thig le bcu drug), and similar texts.
Tsongkhapa and his lineage, the New Kadampa School emphasizes philosophical doctrine.)
Lineage of the glorious Sakyapa: (Key scriptural sources include: The Instruction on the Nine-fold Path and Result (lam ‘bras).)
The Four Major Schools and Eight Minor Schools of the lineage of the Marpa Kagyü Tradition (Key scriptural sources include: The Four Transmitted Precepts Consolidated in One, The Path of Skillful Means, The Six Dharmas of Naropa, and The Path of Liberation Mahamudra.)
The Shangpa Kagyü: (Key scriptural sources include: The Lineage of Yogi Khyungpo Naljor, and The Teachings of the Five-fold Ultimate Reality, (mthar thug lnga ldan gyi chos skor).)
6) Shije Lineage and Chö Lineage: “Pacification of Suffering” and “Genuine Dharma of Severance”
Phadampa Sangye’s and Machik Lapdron’s lineage: (Key scriptural sources include: Pacification of Suffering (zhi byed), and its branch teaching Genuine Dharma of Severance (gcod), and related texts.)
7) Jodruk Lineage: “Six Applications”
Vajra Yoga Instruction Lineage, (Key scriptural sources include: the intention of the root Tantras, essence of all completion stage practice (sampanakrama), Six Applications of Kalachakra (sbyor ba yan lag drug).)
8) Nyendrub Lineage: “Four Branches Of Approach And Accomplishment”
The Great Yogi Orgyenpa Rinchenpal’s Lineage: (Key scriptural sources include: the Three Vajra Instructions of Body, Speech, and Mind (rdo rje gsum gyi bsnyen sgrub).)
Buddhism in Tibet; Nyingma Kagyu Sakya Geluk
Source
http://kagyuoffice.org/buddhism/buddhism-in-tibet/the-8-practice-lineages/
