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In its earlier [[forms]] [[Bön]] [[doctrine]] was a [[dualistic]] [[theism]], [[teaching]] that the creation of the [[world]] was brought about by coexistent [[good and evil]] {{Wiki|principles}}, but the [[philosophy]] of {{Wiki|modern}} [[Bön]] is generally in accord with [[Buddhist]] [[non-theistic]] {{Wiki|tenets}}. | In its earlier [[forms]] [[Bön]] [[doctrine]] was a [[dualistic]] [[theism]], [[teaching]] that the creation of the [[world]] was brought about by coexistent [[good and evil]] {{Wiki|principles}}, but the [[philosophy]] of {{Wiki|modern}} [[Bön]] is generally in accord with [[Buddhist]] [[non-theistic]] {{Wiki|tenets}}. | ||
| − | However, [[Bön]] [[ritual]] includes worship, {{Wiki|iconography}}, and [[meditation]] on [[peaceful]] and [[wrathful deities]] (as in [[Tibetan Buddhism]]). In addition to [[peaceful]] and [[wrathful deities]], [[Bön]] distinguishes between "[[enlightened]]" [[deities]] and those who are still "of this [[world]]," or not [[fully enlightened]]. There are four principal [[peaceful]] [[deities]], known as the | + | However, [[Bön]] [[ritual]] includes worship, {{Wiki|iconography}}, and [[meditation]] on [[peaceful]] and [[wrathful deities]] (as in [[Tibetan Buddhism]]). In addition to [[peaceful]] and [[wrathful deities]], [[Bön]] distinguishes between "[[enlightened]]" [[deities]] and those who are still "of this [[world]]," or not [[fully enlightened]]. There are four principal [[peaceful]] [[deities]], known as the [[Four Transcendent Lords]]. These are led by a [[goddess]], Yum, "the Mother," followed by three {{Wiki|male}} [[deities]] known as Lha, "the [[God]]," [[Sipa]], "the Procreator," and [[Tönpa]], "the [[Teacher]]." |
The main [[Bön]] [[rituals]] center around the [[wrathful]] or tutelary [[deities]] ([[yidam]]), divided into [[Mother Tantras]] and [[Father Tantras]]. They are depicted with fierce expressions, many arms and legs wielding frightening [[weapons]], and trampling enemies under their feet. As in [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[meditation]] on the [[wrathful deities]] is a means of understanding [[reality]] and attaining [[enlightenment]]. | The main [[Bön]] [[rituals]] center around the [[wrathful]] or tutelary [[deities]] ([[yidam]]), divided into [[Mother Tantras]] and [[Father Tantras]]. They are depicted with fierce expressions, many arms and legs wielding frightening [[weapons]], and trampling enemies under their feet. As in [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[meditation]] on the [[wrathful deities]] is a means of understanding [[reality]] and attaining [[enlightenment]]. | ||
| − | Bön shares with the [[Nyingma]] [[schools of Buddhism]] the structure of the [[nine yanas]] (ways or vehicles), which climax in the [[meditation]] of "the [[great perfection]]." This Bönpos claim was transmitted first by Shenrab and only later entered the [[Nyingma tradition]]. The Nine Ways of | + | [[Bön]] shares with the [[Nyingma]] [[schools of Buddhism]] the structure of the [[nine yanas]] (ways or vehicles), which climax in the [[meditation]] of "the [[great perfection]]." This [[Bönpos]] claim was transmitted first by [[Shenrab]] and only later entered the [[Nyingma tradition]]. The [[Nine Ways of Bön]] are: |
| − | Way of Prediction (Phyva-gshen Theg-pa) - [[astrology]], [[ritual]] and prognostication | + | Way of Prediction ([[Phyva-gshen Theg-pa]]) - [[astrology]], [[ritual]] and prognostication |
| − | Way of the [[Visual]] [[World]] (sNang-shen theg-pa) - explains the | + | Way of the [[Visual]] [[World]] ([[sNang-shen theg-pa]]) - explains the {{Wiki|psychophysical]] universe |
| − | Way of [[Illusion]] ('Phrul-gshen theg-pa) - [[rites]] for dispersing adverse forces | + | Way of [[Illusion]] ('[[Phrul-gshen theg-pa]]) - [[rites]] for dispersing adverse forces |
| − | Way of [[Existence]] (Srid-gshen theg-pa) - [[funeral]] and [[death]] rituals | + | Way of [[Existence]] ([[Srid-gshen theg-pa]]) - [[funeral]] and [[death]] rituals |
| − | Way of a Lay Follower (dGe-bsnyen theg-pa) - ten {{Wiki|principles}} for [[wholesome]] activity | + | Way of a Lay Follower ([[dGe-bsnyen theg-pa]]) - ten {{Wiki|principles}} for [[wholesome]] activity |
| − | Way of a [[Monk]] (Drnag-srnng theg-pa) - [[monastic]] rules and regulations | + | Way of a [[Monk]] ([[Drnag-srnng theg-pa]]) - [[monastic]] rules and regulations |
| − | Way of [[Primordial]] [[Sound]] (Adkar theg-pa) - integration of an [[exalted]] practitioner into the [[mandala]] of highest enlightenment | + | Way of [[Primordial]] [[Sound]] ([[Adkar theg-pa]]) - integration of an [[exalted]] practitioner into the [[mandala]] of highest enlightenment |
| − | Way of [[Primordial]] Shen (Ye-gshen theg-pa) - seeking a true [[tantric]] [[master]] and the [[spiritual]] commitments that binds a [[disciple]] to his [[tantric]] master | + | Way of [[Primordial]] Shen ([[Ye-gshen theg-pa]]) - seeking a true [[tantric]] [[master]] and the [[spiritual]] commitments that binds a [[disciple]] to his [[tantric]] master |
| − | Way of Supreme [[Doctrine]] (Bla-med theg-pa) - the [[doctrine]] of [[great perfection]]. | + | Way of Supreme [[Doctrine]] ([[Bla-med theg-pa]]) - the [[doctrine]] of [[great perfection]]. |
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Latest revision as of 19:46, 14 September 2013
In its earlier forms Bön doctrine was a dualistic theism, teaching that the creation of the world was brought about by coexistent good and evil principles, but the philosophy of modern Bön is generally in accord with Buddhist non-theistic tenets.
However, Bön ritual includes worship, iconography, and meditation on peaceful and wrathful deities (as in Tibetan Buddhism). In addition to peaceful and wrathful deities, Bön distinguishes between "enlightened" deities and those who are still "of this world," or not fully enlightened. There are four principal peaceful deities, known as the Four Transcendent Lords. These are led by a goddess, Yum, "the Mother," followed by three male deities known as Lha, "the God," Sipa, "the Procreator," and Tönpa, "the Teacher."
The main Bön rituals center around the wrathful or tutelary deities (yidam), divided into Mother Tantras and Father Tantras. They are depicted with fierce expressions, many arms and legs wielding frightening weapons, and trampling enemies under their feet. As in Tibetan Buddhism, meditation on the wrathful deities is a means of understanding reality and attaining enlightenment.
Bön shares with the Nyingma schools of Buddhism the structure of the nine yanas (ways or vehicles), which climax in the meditation of "the great perfection." This Bönpos claim was transmitted first by Shenrab and only later entered the Nyingma tradition. The Nine Ways of Bön are:
Way of Prediction (Phyva-gshen Theg-pa) - astrology, ritual and prognostication
Way of the Visual World (sNang-shen theg-pa) - explains the {{Wiki|psychophysical]] universe
Way of Illusion ('Phrul-gshen theg-pa) - rites for dispersing adverse forces
Way of Existence (Srid-gshen theg-pa) - funeral and death rituals
Way of a Lay Follower (dGe-bsnyen theg-pa) - ten principles for wholesome activity
Way of a Monk (Drnag-srnng theg-pa) - monastic rules and regulations
Way of Primordial Sound (Adkar theg-pa) - integration of an exalted practitioner into the mandala of highest enlightenment
Way of Primordial Shen (Ye-gshen theg-pa) - seeking a true tantric master and the spiritual commitments that binds a disciple to his tantric master
Way of Supreme Doctrine (Bla-med theg-pa) - the doctrine of great perfection.
