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| − | In the terms of [[empowerments]], [[the heart essence of the Dakinis]] begins with [[vase empowerment]] and the corresponding practice is the [[creation phase of meditation]]. | + | In the terms of [[empowerments]], [[the heart essence of the Dakinis]] begins with [[vase empowerment]] and the [[corresponding]] practice is the [[creation phase of meditation]]. |
| − | The second [[empowerment]], which is the [[secret empowerment]], corresponds to the exercises of the [[channels]] and [[wind energies]], the third [[empowerment]], which is the [[empowerment of the supreme insight and wisdom]], corresponds with the exercises of the [[path of the skillful means]] and the fourth [[empowerment]], which the precious word empowerment is equivalent to the path of the [[Great Perfection]] – [[Dzogchen]], both the severing ([[Trekcho]]) and the traversing ([[Thogal]]). | + | The second [[empowerment]], which is the [[secret empowerment]], corresponds to the exercises of the [[channels]] and [[wind energies]], the third [[empowerment]], which is the [[empowerment of the supreme insight and wisdom]], corresponds with the exercises of the [[path of the skillful means]] and [[the fourth]] [[empowerment]], which the [[precious word empowerment]] is {{Wiki|equivalent}} to the [[path]] of the [[Great Perfection]] – [[Dzogchen]], both the severing ([[Trekcho]]) and the traversing ([[Thogal]]). |
[[The heart essence of Dakinis]] includes all of these [[deities]], [[empowerments]] and exercises. | [[The heart essence of Dakinis]] includes all of these [[deities]], [[empowerments]] and exercises. | ||
| − | And among all these, which we have in this text, are the foundational practices, or literally from the [[Tibetan]], the preceding exercises, which are, so to speak, the first step on this path. | + | And among all these, which we have in this text, are the foundational practices, or literally from the [[Tibetan]], the preceding exercises, which are, so to speak, the first step on this [[path]]. |
„Everyone starts here.“ says [[Lama Tharchin Rinpoche]] about the approach and the meaning of [[Khandro Thugthig. | „Everyone starts here.“ says [[Lama Tharchin Rinpoche]] about the approach and the meaning of [[Khandro Thugthig. | ||
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| − | The cycle of Khandro Thugthig contains the three stages of Mahayoga, Anuyoga and Atiyoga. | + | The cycle of [[Khandro Thugthig]] contains the three stages of [[Mahayoga]], [[Anuyoga]] and [[Atiyoga]]. |
| − | At the [[Mahayoga]] stage there are the basic exercises ([[Ngondro]]), instructions to [[Ngondro]], invocation of the [[lineage]], then the short [[sadhanas]] of [[Yeshe Tsogyal]] (outer), [[Kurukulle]] (inner), [[Simhamukha]] (secret) and the [[Throma Nagmo]] (innermost secret). | + | At the [[Mahayoga]] stage there are the basic exercises ([[Ngondro]]), instructions to [[Ngondro]], {{Wiki|invocation}} of the [[lineage]], then the short [[sadhanas]] of [[Yeshe Tsogyal]] (outer), [[Kurukulle]] (inner), [[Simhamukha]] (secret) and the [[Throma Nagmo]] ([[innermost secret]]). |
Finally, there is the [[sadhana of the Vajra Varahi]] – the [[Dakini with the pig head]] – as a [[meditation deity]] in this cycle. | Finally, there is the [[sadhana of the Vajra Varahi]] – the [[Dakini with the pig head]] – as a [[meditation deity]] in this cycle. | ||
| − | Furthermore, this first level of the [[Mahayoga]] stage includes the practice of severing ([[Chod]]) as well as the short [[feast offering]] ([[ganachakra]]) and prayers. | + | Furthermore, this first level of the [[Mahayoga]] stage includes the practice of severing ([[Chod]]) as well as the short [[feast offering]] ([[ganachakra]]) and [[prayers]]. |
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The cycle also includes instructions on [[Yidam practice]] and the [[manual for meditation]] on the two phases ([[kyerim]] and [[dzogrim]]). | The cycle also includes instructions on [[Yidam practice]] and the [[manual for meditation]] on the two phases ([[kyerim]] and [[dzogrim]]). | ||
| − | Finally, at this level is the [[practice of Phowa]] – the [[transmission of consciousness]] at the time of [[death]], as well as a short protector practice and the [[Torma offering]] to [[Mamo Ekajati]], the [[Mantra Protector of this cycle]]. | + | Finally, at this level is the [[practice of Phowa]] – the [[transmission of consciousness]] at the time of [[death]], as well as a short [[protector practice]] and the [[Torma offering]] to [[Mamo Ekajati]], the [[Mantra Protector of this cycle]]. |
| − | Furthermore to several [[fire pujas]] and complementary prayers for the [[feast offering]], the [[practice of self-initiation]] ([[dagjug]]) is also included here. | + | Furthermore to several [[fire pujas]] and complementary [[prayers]] for the [[feast offering]], the [[practice of self-initiation]] ([[dagjug]]) is also included here. |
In general, the practice is such that after completing [[Ngondro]] and the shorter [[Dakini Sadhana]], you [[practice the Phowa]], then [[complete the Yidam practice]] and complete it with a [[fire puja]]. | In general, the practice is such that after completing [[Ngondro]] and the shorter [[Dakini Sadhana]], you [[practice the Phowa]], then [[complete the Yidam practice]] and complete it with a [[fire puja]]. | ||
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| − | At the third level of the [[Mahayoga level]] are various liturgies of activity [[rituals]], such as for an [[elimination of impurities]], [[purification]] and [[cleansing]] of transgressions, averting of negative forces, [[rituals]] for blessing and consecration, a guiding of the dead, the redemption of the spirits, averting the death and the plea for permanent stay of the Lama – a longevity practice for the teacher, called [[Tenzhug]]. | + | At the third level of the [[Mahayoga level]] are various liturgies of [[activity]] [[rituals]], such as for an [[elimination of impurities]], [[purification]] and [[cleansing]] of transgressions, averting of negative forces, [[rituals]] for [[blessing]] and [[consecration]], a guiding of the [[dead]], the redemption of the [[spirits]], averting the [[death]] and the plea for [[permanent]] stay of the [[Lama]] – a longevity practice for the [[teacher]], called [[Tenzhug]]. |
| − | Furthermore, at a fourth level of the [[Mahayoga]] level, there are practices for making [[treasure vases]] and pacifing disorders, various activity practices (peaceful, increasing), preparing medicine pills (amrita), and growing plants and crops. | + | Furthermore, at a fourth level of the [[Mahayoga]] level, there are practices for making [[treasure vases]] and pacifing disorders, various [[activity]] practices ([[peaceful]], increasing), preparing [[medicine]] pills ([[amrita]]), and growing [[plants]] and crops. |
| − | The stage of Anuyoga includes the six yogas of inner heat (gtum mo or chandali), the illusion body (gyud lu), dream yoga (mi lam), clear light ( | + | The stage of [[Anuyoga]] includes the [[six yogas]] of [[inner heat]] ([[gtum mo]] or [[chandali]]), the [[illusion body]] ([[gyud]] lu), [[dream yoga]] (mi lam), [[clear light]] (‚[[od gsal]]), [[transmission]] of [[consciousness]] (‚pho wa), and the [[intermediate state]] [[yoga]] ([[bar do]]). |
| − | This is divided into the instructions of the yogic tradition and the manual for the meditation of the two phases. Furthermore, one can still find core instructions for the Mudra practice. | + | This is divided into the instructions of the [[yogic]] [[tradition]] and the manual for the [[meditation]] of the two phases. Furthermore, one can still find core instructions for the [[Mudra]] practice. |
| − | The stage of Atiyoga consists of the practices of severing (Trekcho) and leaping (Thogal). For this there is the handbook for the meditation of the two phases in the cycle. | + | The stage of [[Atiyoga]] consists of the practices of severing ([[Trekcho]]) and leaping ([[Thogal]]). For this there is the handbook for the [[meditation]] of the two phases in the cycle. |
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How do you approach practice through this cycle? | How do you approach practice through this cycle? | ||
| − | The transmission of the cycle Khandro Thugthig begins with the inauguration (wang), followed by the read text transmission (lung) and the practical instructions (tri). | + | The [[transmission]] of the cycle [[Khandro Thugthig]] begins with the inauguration (wang), followed by the read text [[transmission]] (lung) and the [[practical instructions]] (tri). |
These three steps are important in themselves for a beneficial and successful practice. | These three steps are important in themselves for a beneficial and successful practice. | ||
| − | In exceptional cases, when no Lama is present for a transmission, one can practice, as in other lineages, the so-called | + | In [[exceptional]] cases, when no [[Lama]] is {{Wiki|present}} for a [[transmission]], one can practice, as in other [[lineages]], the so-called „[[Dakini]] [[Transmission]]“ (see [[Karma Chagme’s]] [[Richö]], Vol. 2) or simply rely on [[Khandro Thugthig]] with the basic practices. |
| − | Start with the the first Mahayoga level and take the empowerment at the appropriate time. | + | Start with the the first [[Mahayoga]] level and take the [[empowerment]] at the appropriate time. |
| − | After receiving the verbal instructions for the basic exercises, you practice each section 100,000 times, with 10,000 additional times for any omissions, defects, etc. accumulated. | + | After receiving the [[verbal]] instructions for the basic exercises, you practice each section 100,000 times, with 10,000 additional times for any omissions, defects, etc. [[accumulated]]. |
| − | However, one does not need to count specifically for this, as this results from the design of the mala (buddhist rosary), which is usually made of 108 beads plus three beads to mark the section. However, accumulate the mantra for guru yoga ten times more then the others, that is, 1,000,000 (plus 10% for omissions). | + | However, one does not need to count specifically for this, as this results from the design of the [[mala]] ([[buddhist]] rosary), which is usually made of [[108 beads]] plus three [[beads]] to mark the section. However, [[accumulate]] the [[mantra]] for [[guru yoga]] ten times more then the others, that is, 1,000,000 (plus 10% for omissions). |
| − | However, if you have already completely accumulated a Ngondro before, then you can accumulate at the same line (Nyingma) only 10% of the required number or at other line 25% – 30%. | + | However, if you have already completely [[accumulated]] a [[Ngondro]] before, then you can [[accumulate]] at the same line ([[Nyingma]]) only 10% of the required number or at other line 25% – 30%. |
However, one is required to continue practicing the foundational exercises on a daily basis in small numbers. | However, one is required to continue practicing the foundational exercises on a daily basis in small numbers. | ||
| − | If you are not able to do the prostrations, then you can also replace yourself with circumbulations, but here don’t count the recitations but the circumbulations. | + | If you are not able to do the [[prostrations]], then you can also replace yourself with circumbulations, but here don’t count the [[recitations]] but the circumbulations. |
| − | After completing the Ngondro, you just keep practicing it in small numbers and focus on the practice of yidam. | + | After completing the [[Ngondro]], you just keep practicing it in small numbers and focus on the practice of [[yidam]]. |
| − | In general, the practice of yidam is performed in a closed retreat, with special instructions from a qualified teacher. | + | In general, the practice of [[yidam]] is performed in a closed [[retreat]], with special instructions from a [[qualified teacher]]. |
| − | As complementary practices in this retreat, in addition to the Ngondro, one can also perform Chod, Phowa, and Torma offerings to the protectors, in addition to the feast offering (ganachakra), either daily or at least on the feast days (8th, 10th, 15th, 25th day of the lunar month). | + | As complementary practices in this [[retreat]], in addition to the [[Ngondro]], one can also perform [[Chod]], [[Phowa]], and [[Torma offerings]] to the [[protectors]], in addition to the [[feast offering]] ([[ganachakra]]), either daily or at least on the feast days (8th, 10th, 15th, 25th day of the [[lunar month]]). |
| − | The retreat is either divided into at least four sessions. Further detailed instructions and, if necessary, additional practices should be discussed with the respective teacher. | + | The [[retreat]] is either divided into at least four sessions. Further detailed instructions and, if necessary, additional practices should be discussed with the respective [[teacher]]. |
| − | The number of accumulations is here between 400,000 to 1,500,000 mantra accumulations, where also detailed instructions of the teacher are necessary. However, you do not necessarily have to practice approach, completion and activity to a certain number of mantra, but then you should make a commitment on time, which is also an estimate time of at least two to three months. | + | The number of [[accumulations]] is here between 400,000 to 1,500,000 [[mantra]] [[accumulations]], where also detailed instructions of the [[teacher]] are necessary. However, you do not necessarily have to practice approach, completion and [[activity]] to a certain number of [[mantra]], but then you should make a commitment on time, which is also an estimate time of at least two to three months. |
| − | If this is not possible due to the circumstances of life, of course you can also practice the entire yidam practice without retreat and follow your daily duties. | + | If this is not possible due to the circumstances of [[life]], of course you can also practice the entire [[yidam practice]] without [[retreat]] and follow your daily duties. |
| − | However, then a much larger mantra accumulation or practice time must be considered. The end of the Yidam practice marks a fire puja in which the Vajra master purifies the mistakes and faults which was done by the student during the practice. | + | However, then a much larger [[mantra]] [[accumulation]] or practice time must be considered. The end of the [[Yidam practice]] marks a [[fire puja]] in which the [[Vajra master]] purifies the mistakes and faults which was done by the [[student]] during the practice. |
| − | Upon successful completion of the Yidam practice, one continues with the practice of Anuyoga and requests the teachings and detailed instructions for the gymnastics exercises (trulkhor) and the practice of the inner heat. After the tsalung exercises the other yogas are practiced under the guidance of the teacher until a proper realization has been achieved. | + | Upon successful completion of the [[Yidam practice]], one continues with the practice of [[Anuyoga]] and requests the teachings and detailed instructions for the gymnastics exercises (trulkhor) and the practice of the [[inner heat]]. After the [[tsalung]] exercises the other [[yogas]] are practiced under the guidance of the [[teacher]] until a proper [[realization]] has been achieved. |
| − | Following this, one requests the introduction to the nature of mind and practices Trekcho and Thogal. | + | Following this, one requests the introduction to the [[nature of mind]] and practices [[Trekcho]] and [[Thogal]]. |
| − | Collection and accomplishment | + | Collection and [[accomplishment]] |
| − | Like the great masters of the past, the Mahasiddhas, Yogis, and Yoginis, who have demonstrated, by devotion and faith, by the right effort and diligence by these practices, liberation can be achieved in a single lifetime. | + | Like the great [[masters]] of the {{Wiki|past}}, the [[Mahasiddhas]], [[Yogis]], and [[Yoginis]], who have demonstrated, by [[devotion]] and [[faith]], by the [[right effort]] and [[diligence]] by these practices, [[liberation]] can be achieved in a single [[lifetime]]. |
| − | If that is not possible, then at least at the time of death one realizes the state of the clear light – the nature of the mind. | + | If that is not possible, then at least at the time of [[death]] one realizes the [[state]] of the [[clear light]] – the [[nature of the mind]]. |
| − | Even if this is not possible due to lacks in practice, then one recognizes, at least in the intermediate state, the emergent phenomena as projections of one’s own mind. | + | Even if this is not possible due to lacks in practice, then one [[recognizes]], at least in the [[intermediate state]], the emergent [[phenomena]] as {{Wiki|projections}} of one’s [[own mind]]. |
| − | If one has practiced, but yet accumulated only a little and therefore lacks the necessary ability, then at least a favorable rebirth can be obtained. | + | If one has practiced, but yet [[accumulated]] only a little and therefore lacks the necessary ability, then at least a favorable [[rebirth]] can be obtained. |
| − | For some, practicing such a cycle may seem like an unimaginable endeavor, but remember the words of the Buddha: „It is not the first drop and it is not the last drop that fills a barrel.“ | + | For some, practicing such a cycle may seem like an unimaginable endeavor, but remember the [[words of the Buddha]]: „It is not the first drop and it is not the last drop that fills a barrel.“ |
| − | Some practitioner may not find the excellent circumstances to do a retreat or even encounter obstacles several times. However, all that has to be put into practice. It is precisely this that gives rise to the power of practice. | + | Some [[practitioner]] may not find the {{Wiki|excellent}} circumstances to do a [[retreat]] or even encounter [[obstacles]] several times. However, all that has to be put into practice. It is precisely this that gives rise to the [[power of practice]]. |
| − | Of course, the numbers and times mentioned above are good guidelines and based on experience and tradition. | + | Of course, the numbers and times mentioned above are good guidelines and based on [[experience]] and [[tradition]]. |
| − | However, one should not be deterred by this, but gladly request this transmission and practice after hearing and reflection these teachings. | + | However, one should not be deterred by this, but gladly request this [[transmission]] and practice after hearing and {{Wiki|reflection}} these teachings. |
| − | Although perhaps one don’t accomplish neither number nor time required, at least the karmic seed is laid. But if not even the karmic seed is laid due, how will you ever meet such precious practices again? | + | Although perhaps one don’t accomplish neither number nor time required, at least the [[karmic seed]] is laid. But if not even the [[karmic seed]] is laid due, how will you ever meet such [[precious]] practices again? |
| − | To complete this review in the words of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: „In accordance with these instructions, in practice, strive to sustain each of the basic stages of accumulation and purification until it is truly accomplished. | + | To complete this review in the words of [[Lama Tharchin Rinpoche]]: „In accordance with these instructions, in practice, strive to sustain each of the basic stages of [[accumulation]] and [[purification]] until it is truly accomplished. |
| − | Especially if you have confidence that the Guru -Yoga is the only extraordinary profound essence of the Vajrayana Path, then you have captured the life force of all practices in the main practices. | + | Especially if you have [[confidence]] that the [[Guru]] -[[Yoga]] is the only [[extraordinary]] profound [[essence]] of the [[Vajrayana Path]], then you have captured the [[life force]] of all practices in the main practices. |
| − | By practicing with great diligence, by the power of swift blessings, there is no doubt that you will easily attain the two kinds of attainments.“ | + | By practicing with great [[diligence]], by the power of swift [[blessings]], there is no [[doubt]] that you will easily attain the two kinds of [[attainments]].“ |
| − | By this, may this exposition be an inspiration for practitioners especially of the Khandro Thugthig and in general for any practice they perform. May all of them in life recognize a true teacher, receive the blessing of the Dakini, and thus realize unparalleled liberation beyond words and imagination. | + | By this, may this [[exposition]] be an inspiration for practitioners especially of the [[Khandro Thugthig]] and in general for any practice they perform. May all of them in [[life]] [[recognize]] a [[true teacher]], receive the [[blessing]] of the [[Dakini]], and thus realize unparalleled [[liberation]] beyond words and [[imagination]]. |
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Again and again some poeple claim secrecy about some photos, images and names although all are already available on all media. | Again and again some poeple claim secrecy about some photos, images and names although all are already available on all media. | ||
| − | If the fotos of the [[tsakali]] or initiation cards for the [[Third Tantric Empowerment]]] are reagarded as secret than the photos and thankas of the Profound Path of the Heart Essence of the Dakini ([[zam lam mkha' 'gro'i thugs thig]], a mind terma discovered by [[Dudjom Rinpoche]] ([[bdud 'joms 'jigs bral ye shes rdo rje]], 1904-89), should be also be kept secret. | + | If the fotos of the [[tsakali]] or [[initiation]] cards for the [[Third Tantric Empowerment]]] are reagarded as secret than the photos and [[thankas]] of the [[Profound Path]] of the [[Heart Essence]] of the [[Dakini]] ([[zam lam mkha' 'gro'i thugs thig]], a [[mind terma]] discovered by [[Dudjom Rinpoche]] ([[bdud 'joms 'jigs bral ye shes rdo rje]], 1904-89), should be also be kept secret. |
| − | The Khandro Thugthig is one of the four major cycles in the Dudjom Tersar of Kyabje Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje, which are all gongter (gong gter): | + | The [[Khandro Thugthig]] is one of the four major cycles in the [[Dudjom Tersar]] of [[Kyabje Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje]], which are all [[gongter]] ([[gong]] [[gter]]): |
| − | 1. The Tsokyi Thugthig cycle, for the practices on the outer, inner, secret and innermost secret sadhanas of the Lama; | + | 1. The [[Tsokyi Thugthig]] cycle, for the practices on the outer, inner, secret and [[innermost secret]] [[sadhanas]] of the [[Lama]]; |
| − | 2. The Pudri Rekpung cycle, for the practices of the Yidam; | + | 2. The [[Pudri Rekpung]] cycle, for the practices of the [[Yidam]]; |
| − | 3. The Khandro Thugthig cycle, for the practices on the outer, inner, secret and innermost secret sadhanas of the Khandro; and | + | 3. The [[Khandro Thugthig]] cycle, for the practices on the outer, inner, secret and [[innermost secret]] [[sadhanas]] of the [[Khandro]]; and |
| − | 4. The Dorje Drollod cycle. | + | 4. The [[Dorje Drollod]] cycle. |
| − | The Khandro Thukthik is a dakini practice focused on Yeshe Tsogyal. | + | The [[Khandro]] Thukthik is a [[dakini practice]] focused on [[Yeshe Tsogyal]]. |
| − | The outer form of the dakini is Yeshe Tsogyal, the inner form is Kurukulle, the secret form is Senge Dongma and the innermost form is Tröma Nakmo. | + | The [[outer form]] of the [[dakini]] is [[Yeshe Tsogyal]], the [[inner form]] is [[Kurukulle]], the [[secret form]] is [[Senge Dongma]] and the innermost [[form]] is [[Tröma Nakmo]]. |
| − | According to Lama Dechen Wangmo : "Concerned only with the mandalas of the enlightened feminine, these instructions and trainings span the three internal tantra-yogas of mahayoga, anuyoga, and atiyoga". | + | According to [[Lama]] [[Dechen Wangmo]] : "Concerned only with the [[mandalas]] of the [[enlightened]] {{Wiki|feminine}}, these instructions and trainings span the three internal tantra-yogas of [[mahayoga]], [[anuyoga]], and [[atiyoga]]". |
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| − | Index of Khandro Thukthik | + | Index of [[Khandro]] Thukthik |
| − | Jewel Necklace – Introductory text and index of the Khandro Tuktik | + | [[Jewel]] Necklace – Introductory text and index of the [[Khandro Tuktik]] |
| − | Cycle of Root Text | + | Cycle of [[Root Text]] |
| − | Treasury of Accomplishments: The Practice of the Profound Path of the Dakini, sadhana of Yeshe Tsogyal as the outer aspect | + | Treasury of Accomplishments: The Practice of the [[Profound Path]] of the [[Dakini]], [[sadhana]] of [[Yeshe Tsogyal]] as the outer aspect |
| − | Sadhana of Kurukulle – inner aspect and the magnetizing fire offering | + | [[Sadhana]] of [[Kurukulle]] – inner aspect and the magnetizing [[fire]] [[offering]] |
| − | Sadhana of Senge | + | [[Sadhana]] of [[Senge Dongma]]– secret aspect |
| − | Sadhana of Tröma | + | [[Sadhana]] of [[Tröma Nakmo]]– [[innermost secret]] aspect[13] |
| − | Profound Essence of Vajravarahi | + | Profound [[Essence]] of [[Vajravarahi]] |
| − | Profound Longevity Sadhana of the Dakini (Tsedrup) | + | Profound Longevity [[Sadhana]] of the [[Dakini]] ([[Tsedrup]]) |
| − | Profound Activity Practices: Signs of Accomplishments[16] | + | Profound [[Activity]] Practices: [[Signs]] of Accomplishments[16] |
| − | Pacifying Activity Practices | + | Pacifying [[Activity]] Practices |
| − | Enriching Activity Practices | + | Enriching [[Activity]] Practices |
| − | Longevity Activity Practices | + | Longevity [[Activity]] Practices |
| − | Sadhana of Ekadzati, Dharmapala | + | [[Sadhana]] of [[Ekadzati]], [[Dharmapala]] |
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| − | Descent of the Essence of Blessings, Lineage Supplication | + | Descent of the [[Essence]] of [[Blessings]], [[Lineage]] Supplication |
| − | Great Wish-Fulfilling Bliss, Activity Ritual | + | Great Wish-Fulfilling [[Bliss]], [[Activity]] [[Ritual]] |
| − | Daily Sadhana | + | Daily [[Sadhana]] |
Restoration, Supplemental Practices | Restoration, Supplemental Practices | ||
| − | Dream Mother, Concise Feast Offering of he Three Roots | + | [[Dream]] Mother, Concise [[Feast Offering]] of he [[Three Roots]] |
| − | Required General Torma Offering to the Three Roots and Oath-Bound Ones (Damchen Chitor) | + | Required General [[Torma Offering]] to the [[Three Roots]] and Oath-Bound Ones ([[Damchen]] Chitor) |
| − | Torma Offering to the Protectress of Mantra | + | [[Torma Offering]] to the {{Wiki|Protectress}} of [[Mantra]] |
| − | Confession and Restoration with the Mamos and Dakinis, taken from the Seven Verses of the Vajrayogini Tantra | + | {{Wiki|Confession}} and Restoration with the [[Mamos]] and [[Dakinis]], taken from the Seven Verses of the [[Vajrayogini]] [[Tantra]] |
| − | Pacifying Nectar, Jinsek, Fire Offering Ritual | + | Pacifying [[Nectar]], Jinsek, [[Fire Offering]] [[Ritual]] |
| − | Dispelling the Torment of Wrong Doing, Ritual for Removing Defilements | + | Dispelling the Torment of Wrong Doing, [[Ritual]] for Removing [[Defilements]] |
| − | Moon Crystal Nectar, Ablution Ritual | + | [[Moon]] {{Wiki|Crystal}} [[Nectar]], Ablution [[Ritual]] |
| − | Turning Back the Assaults of Obstacles; Ritual for Turning Back the Dakini Escorts | + | Turning Back the Assaults of [[Obstacles]]; [[Ritual]] for Turning Back the [[Dakini]] Escorts |
| − | Wish-Fulfilling Jewel; Essential Instructions for Accomplishing Auspicious Treasure Vases | + | [[Wish-Fulfilling Jewel]]; [[Essential]] Instructions for Accomplishing [[Auspicious]] [[Treasure]] Vases |
| − | Great Clouds of Amrita, Essential Instructions for Enhancing Harvests | + | Great Clouds of [[Amrita]], [[Essential]] Instructions for Enhancing Harvests |
| − | Descent of Auspicious Rain, Consecration Ritual | + | Descent of [[Auspicious]] [[Rain]], [[Consecration Ritual]] |
| − | Hook of Compassion, Ritual for guiding deceased people to the pure realms | + | Hook of [[Compassion]], [[Ritual]] for guiding deceased [[people]] to the [[pure realms]] |
| − | Extracting the Essence of Accomplishment; sadhana for samaya substances and amrita | + | Extracting the [[Essence]] of [[Accomplishment]]; [[sadhana]] for [[samaya]] {{Wiki|substances}} and [[amrita]] |
| − | Wish-Fulfilling Source of Immortality; Longevity empowerment for clarifying the practice of longevity | + | Wish-Fulfilling Source of [[Immortality]]; Longevity [[empowerment]] for clarifying the practice of longevity |
| − | Bestowing the Glory of Long Life; Ritual for Ransoming Life-Supporting Energy[ | + | Bestowing the Glory of Long [[Life]]; [[Ritual]] for Ransoming Life-Supporting [[Energy]][ |
| − | Magical Tree of Life-Essence; Ritual for Deceiving Death | + | [[Magical]] [[Tree]] of Life-Essence; [[Ritual]] for Deceiving [[Death]] |
| − | Smiling Rays of Benefit and Happiness; Ritual for offering the “request to remain” together with offering the eight auspicious substances | + | Smiling Rays of [[Benefit]] and [[Happiness]]; [[Ritual]] for [[offering]] the “request to remain” together with [[offering]] the [[eight auspicious substances]] |
| − | Billowing Clouds Fulfilling all Wishes; Enriching Burnt-Pouring Ritual, expanding jinsek | + | Billowing Clouds Fulfilling all Wishes; Enriching Burnt-Pouring [[Ritual]], expanding jinsek |
| − | Swift Accomplishment of Enlightened Activity; Ritual for Appeasing the Mamo Disturbances | + | Swift [[Accomplishment]] of [[Enlightened Activity]]; [[Ritual]] for Appeasing the [[Mamo]] {{Wiki|Disturbances}} |
| − | Lotus Necklace; Ripening Empowerment adorned with a Correlation | + | [[Lotus]] Necklace; Ripening [[Empowerment]] adorned with a Correlation |
| − | Ngöndro – Liturgy | + | [[Ngöndro]] – Liturgy |
| − | Ngöndro – Visualization Instructions | + | [[Ngöndro]] – [[Visualization]] Instructions |
| − | Awn of Accomplishments: Explanation of the phase of approaching the Deity (Nyenpa) | + | Awn of Accomplishments: Explanation of the phase of approaching the [[Deity]] ([[Nyenpa]]) |
| − | Wish-Fulfilling Source of Accomplishments; instructions on the two phases of meditation | + | Wish-Fulfilling Source of Accomplishments; instructions on the two phases of [[meditation]] |
| − | Concealed Separately, instructions for the mudra of the completion phase | + | Concealed Separately, instructions for the [[mudra]] of the [[completion phase]] |
| − | Manual for the yogic exercises of Channels and Energies (Tsa-lung) | + | Manual for the [[yogic]] exercises of [[Channels]] and Energies ([[Tsa-lung]]) |
| − | Outline for the Three-Year Retreat | + | Outline for the Three-Year [[Retreat]] |
Chö – Addendum to the liturgy[52] | Chö – Addendum to the liturgy[52] | ||
| − | Phowa – Liturgy for the Practice of transferring consciousness[53] | + | [[Phowa]] – Liturgy for the Practice of [[transferring consciousness]][53] |
| − | Enjoyment Ocean of Accomplishments; Tsok Offering for the secret accomplishment of Senge Dongma | + | [[Enjoyment]] Ocean of Accomplishments; [[Tsok Offering]] for the secret [[accomplishment]] of [[Senge Dongma]] |
| − | Cloudbanks of Blessings; Torma empowerment | + | Cloudbanks of [[Blessings]]; [[Torma empowerment]] |
| − | Dispelling all Obstacles; peaceful fire offering (Senge Dongma) | + | Dispelling all [[Obstacles]]; [[peaceful]] [[fire]] [[offering]] ([[Senge Dongma]]) |
| − | Aspiration Prayer Associated with the Stages of the Path of the Khandro Tuktik | + | [[Aspiration]] [[Prayer]] Associated with the [[Stages of the Path]] of the [[Khandro Tuktik]] |
| − | Supreme Bestowal of Great Bliss; Dag Jug – self empowerment liturgy; by Chatral Rinpoche | + | Supreme Bestowal of Great [[Bliss]]; Dag Jug – [[self]] [[empowerment]] liturgy; by [[Chatral Rinpoche]] |
| − | The Well-Being of Benefit and Bliss, Ngöndro Liturgy– by Chatral Rinpoche | + | The Well-Being of [[Benefit]] and [[Bliss]], [[Ngöndro]] Liturgy– by [[Chatral Rinpoche]] |
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Heart Essence of the Dakinis - Khandro Thugthig
The Outer Aspect of Yeshe Tsogyal
The heart essence of Dakinis is a complete cycle of teachings.
On the outer level it is the female Buddha or deity Yeshe Tsogyal, on the inner level it is Kurukulle, on the secret level around Simhamukha, the lion-headed Dakini and on the most secret level is Throma Nagmo.
In the terms of empowerments, the heart essence of the Dakinis begins with vase empowerment and the corresponding practice is the creation phase of meditation.
The second empowerment, which is the secret empowerment, corresponds to the exercises of the channels and wind energies, the third empowerment, which is the empowerment of the supreme insight and wisdom, corresponds with the exercises of the path of the skillful means and the fourth empowerment, which the precious word empowerment is equivalent to the path of the Great Perfection – Dzogchen, both the severing (Trekcho) and the traversing (Thogal).
The heart essence of Dakinis includes all of these deities, empowerments and exercises.
And among all these, which we have in this text, are the foundational practices, or literally from the Tibetan, the preceding exercises, which are, so to speak, the first step on this path.
„Everyone starts here.“ says Lama Tharchin Rinpoche about the approach and the meaning of [[Khandro Thugthig. ]]
The syllabus of the heart essence of the Dakini
The cycle of Khandro Thugthig contains the three stages of Mahayoga, Anuyoga and Atiyoga.
At the Mahayoga stage there are the basic exercises (Ngondro), instructions to Ngondro, invocation of the lineage, then the short sadhanas of Yeshe Tsogyal (outer), Kurukulle (inner), Simhamukha (secret) and the Throma Nagmo (innermost secret).
Finally, there is the sadhana of the Vajra Varahi – the Dakini with the pig head – as a meditation deity in this cycle.
Furthermore, this first level of the Mahayoga stage includes the practice of severing (Chod) as well as the short feast offering (ganachakra) and prayers.
The second stage of the Mahayoga includes the empowerment of Yeshe Tsogyal and the long-life empowerment.
Additionally, there is a Torma initiation in the lion-headed Dakini – in the Simhamukha.
In addition to a longer lineage prayer, there is the long sadhana on Yeshe Tsogyal as Yidam and the longevity practice.
The cycle also includes instructions on Yidam practice and the manual for meditation on the two phases (kyerim and dzogrim).
Finally, at this level is the practice of Phowa – the transmission of consciousness at the time of death, as well as a short protector practice and the Torma offering to Mamo Ekajati, the Mantra Protector of this cycle.
Furthermore to several fire pujas and complementary prayers for the feast offering, the practice of self-initiation (dagjug) is also included here.
In general, the practice is such that after completing Ngondro and the shorter Dakini Sadhana, you practice the Phowa, then complete the Yidam practice and complete it with a fire puja.
At the third level of the Mahayoga level are various liturgies of activity rituals, such as for an elimination of impurities, purification and cleansing of transgressions, averting of negative forces, rituals for blessing and consecration, a guiding of the dead, the redemption of the spirits, averting the death and the plea for permanent stay of the Lama – a longevity practice for the teacher, called Tenzhug.
Furthermore, at a fourth level of the Mahayoga level, there are practices for making treasure vases and pacifing disorders, various activity practices (peaceful, increasing), preparing medicine pills (amrita), and growing plants and crops.
The stage of Anuyoga includes the six yogas of inner heat (gtum mo or chandali), the illusion body (gyud lu), dream yoga (mi lam), clear light (‚od gsal), transmission of consciousness (‚pho wa), and the intermediate state yoga (bar do).
This is divided into the instructions of the yogic tradition and the manual for the meditation of the two phases. Furthermore, one can still find core instructions for the Mudra practice.
The stage of Atiyoga consists of the practices of severing (Trekcho) and leaping (Thogal). For this there is the handbook for the meditation of the two phases in the cycle.
How to approach and practice
How do you approach practice through this cycle?
The transmission of the cycle Khandro Thugthig begins with the inauguration (wang), followed by the read text transmission (lung) and the practical instructions (tri).
These three steps are important in themselves for a beneficial and successful practice.
In exceptional cases, when no Lama is present for a transmission, one can practice, as in other lineages, the so-called „Dakini Transmission“ (see Karma Chagme’s Richö, Vol. 2) or simply rely on Khandro Thugthig with the basic practices.
Start with the the first Mahayoga level and take the empowerment at the appropriate time.
After receiving the verbal instructions for the basic exercises, you practice each section 100,000 times, with 10,000 additional times for any omissions, defects, etc. accumulated.
However, one does not need to count specifically for this, as this results from the design of the mala (buddhist rosary), which is usually made of 108 beads plus three beads to mark the section. However, accumulate the mantra for guru yoga ten times more then the others, that is, 1,000,000 (plus 10% for omissions).
However, if you have already completely accumulated a Ngondro before, then you can accumulate at the same line (Nyingma) only 10% of the required number or at other line 25% – 30%.
However, one is required to continue practicing the foundational exercises on a daily basis in small numbers.
If you are not able to do the prostrations, then you can also replace yourself with circumbulations, but here don’t count the recitations but the circumbulations.
After completing the Ngondro, you just keep practicing it in small numbers and focus on the practice of yidam.
In general, the practice of yidam is performed in a closed retreat, with special instructions from a qualified teacher.
As complementary practices in this retreat, in addition to the Ngondro, one can also perform Chod, Phowa, and Torma offerings to the protectors, in addition to the feast offering (ganachakra), either daily or at least on the feast days (8th, 10th, 15th, 25th day of the lunar month).
The retreat is either divided into at least four sessions. Further detailed instructions and, if necessary, additional practices should be discussed with the respective teacher.
The number of accumulations is here between 400,000 to 1,500,000 mantra accumulations, where also detailed instructions of the teacher are necessary. However, you do not necessarily have to practice approach, completion and activity to a certain number of mantra, but then you should make a commitment on time, which is also an estimate time of at least two to three months.
If this is not possible due to the circumstances of life, of course you can also practice the entire yidam practice without retreat and follow your daily duties.
However, then a much larger mantra accumulation or practice time must be considered. The end of the Yidam practice marks a fire puja in which the Vajra master purifies the mistakes and faults which was done by the student during the practice.
Upon successful completion of the Yidam practice, one continues with the practice of Anuyoga and requests the teachings and detailed instructions for the gymnastics exercises (trulkhor) and the practice of the inner heat. After the tsalung exercises the other yogas are practiced under the guidance of the teacher until a proper realization has been achieved.
Following this, one requests the introduction to the nature of mind and practices Trekcho and Thogal.
Collection and accomplishment
Like the great masters of the past, the Mahasiddhas, Yogis, and Yoginis, who have demonstrated, by devotion and faith, by the right effort and diligence by these practices, liberation can be achieved in a single lifetime.
If that is not possible, then at least at the time of death one realizes the state of the clear light – the nature of the mind.
Even if this is not possible due to lacks in practice, then one recognizes, at least in the intermediate state, the emergent phenomena as projections of one’s own mind.
If one has practiced, but yet accumulated only a little and therefore lacks the necessary ability, then at least a favorable rebirth can be obtained.
For some, practicing such a cycle may seem like an unimaginable endeavor, but remember the words of the Buddha: „It is not the first drop and it is not the last drop that fills a barrel.“
Some practitioner may not find the excellent circumstances to do a retreat or even encounter obstacles several times. However, all that has to be put into practice. It is precisely this that gives rise to the power of practice.
Of course, the numbers and times mentioned above are good guidelines and based on experience and tradition.
However, one should not be deterred by this, but gladly request this transmission and practice after hearing and reflection these teachings.
Although perhaps one don’t accomplish neither number nor time required, at least the karmic seed is laid. But if not even the karmic seed is laid due, how will you ever meet such precious practices again?
To complete this review in the words of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: „In accordance with these instructions, in practice, strive to sustain each of the basic stages of accumulation and purification until it is truly accomplished.
Especially if you have confidence that the Guru -Yoga is the only extraordinary profound essence of the Vajrayana Path, then you have captured the life force of all practices in the main practices.
By practicing with great diligence, by the power of swift blessings, there is no doubt that you will easily attain the two kinds of attainments.“
By this, may this exposition be an inspiration for practitioners especially of the Khandro Thugthig and in general for any practice they perform. May all of them in life recognize a true teacher, receive the blessing of the Dakini, and thus realize unparalleled liberation beyond words and imagination.
Again and again some poeple claim secrecy about some photos, images and names although all are already available on all media.
If the fotos of the tsakali or initiation cards for the Third Tantric Empowerment] are reagarded as secret than the photos and thankas of the Profound Path of the Heart Essence of the Dakini (zam lam mkha' 'gro'i thugs thig, a mind terma discovered by Dudjom Rinpoche (bdud 'joms 'jigs bral ye shes rdo rje, 1904-89), should be also be kept secret.
The Khandro Thugthig is one of the four major cycles in the Dudjom Tersar of Kyabje Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje, which are all gongter (gong gter):
1. The Tsokyi Thugthig cycle, for the practices on the outer, inner, secret and innermost secret sadhanas of the Lama;
2. The Pudri Rekpung cycle, for the practices of the Yidam;
3. The Khandro Thugthig cycle, for the practices on the outer, inner, secret and innermost secret sadhanas of the Khandro; and
4. The Dorje Drollod cycle.
The Khandro Thukthik is a dakini practice focused on Yeshe Tsogyal.
The outer form of the dakini is Yeshe Tsogyal, the inner form is Kurukulle, the secret form is Senge Dongma and the innermost form is Tröma Nakmo.
According to Lama Dechen Wangmo : "Concerned only with the mandalas of the enlightened feminine, these instructions and trainings span the three internal tantra-yogas of mahayoga, anuyoga, and atiyoga".
The cycle contains the following practices:
Index of Khandro Thukthik
Jewel Necklace – Introductory text and index of the Khandro Tuktik
Cycle of Root Text
Treasury of Accomplishments: The Practice of the Profound Path of the Dakini, sadhana of Yeshe Tsogyal as the outer aspect
Sadhana of Kurukulle – inner aspect and the magnetizing fire offering
Sadhana of Senge Dongma– secret aspect
Sadhana of Tröma Nakmo– innermost secret aspect[13]
Profound Essence of Vajravarahi
Profound Longevity Sadhana of the Dakini (Tsedrup)
Profound Activity Practices: Signs of Accomplishments[16]
Pacifying Activity Practices
Enriching Activity Practices
Longevity Activity Practices
Sadhana of Ekadzati, Dharmapala
Cycle of Auxiliary Texts
Descent of the Essence of Blessings, Lineage Supplication
Great Wish-Fulfilling Bliss, Activity Ritual
Daily Sadhana
Restoration, Supplemental Practices
Dream Mother, Concise Feast Offering of he Three Roots
Required General Torma Offering to the Three Roots and Oath-Bound Ones (Damchen Chitor)
Torma Offering to the Protectress of Mantra
Confession and Restoration with the Mamos and Dakinis, taken from the Seven Verses of the Vajrayogini Tantra
Pacifying Nectar, Jinsek, Fire Offering Ritual
Dispelling the Torment of Wrong Doing, Ritual for Removing Defilements
Moon Crystal Nectar, Ablution Ritual
Turning Back the Assaults of Obstacles; Ritual for Turning Back the Dakini Escorts
Wish-Fulfilling Jewel; Essential Instructions for Accomplishing Auspicious Treasure Vases
Great Clouds of Amrita, Essential Instructions for Enhancing Harvests
Descent of Auspicious Rain, Consecration Ritual
Hook of Compassion, Ritual for guiding deceased people to the pure realms
Extracting the Essence of Accomplishment; sadhana for samaya substances and amrita
Wish-Fulfilling Source of Immortality; Longevity empowerment for clarifying the practice of longevity
Bestowing the Glory of Long Life; Ritual for Ransoming Life-Supporting Energy[
Magical Tree of Life-Essence; Ritual for Deceiving Death
Smiling Rays of Benefit and Happiness; Ritual for offering the “request to remain” together with offering the eight auspicious substances
Billowing Clouds Fulfilling all Wishes; Enriching Burnt-Pouring Ritual, expanding jinsek
Swift Accomplishment of Enlightened Activity; Ritual for Appeasing the Mamo Disturbances
Lotus Necklace; Ripening Empowerment adorned with a Correlation
Ngöndro – Liturgy
Ngöndro – Visualization Instructions
Awn of Accomplishments: Explanation of the phase of approaching the Deity (Nyenpa)
Wish-Fulfilling Source of Accomplishments; instructions on the two phases of meditation
Concealed Separately, instructions for the mudra of the completion phase
Manual for the yogic exercises of Channels and Energies (Tsa-lung)
Outline for the Three-Year Retreat
Chö – Addendum to the liturgy[52]
Phowa – Liturgy for the Practice of transferring consciousness[53]
Enjoyment Ocean of Accomplishments; Tsok Offering for the secret accomplishment of Senge Dongma
Cloudbanks of Blessings; Torma empowerment
Dispelling all Obstacles; peaceful fire offering (Senge Dongma)
Aspiration Prayer Associated with the Stages of the Path of the Khandro Tuktik
Supreme Bestowal of Great Bliss; Dag Jug – self empowerment liturgy; by Chatral Rinpoche
The Well-Being of Benefit and Bliss, Ngöndro Liturgy– by Chatral Rinpoche
