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| − | + | [[Blessing]] (Tib.: [[jin lap]]): as a technical term - a supplementary [[initiation]] into a specific [[deity yoga]] based on having already received a major [[empowerment]]. For example - [[Vajrayogini]] [[initiation]] is a '[[Blessing]]' based on the [[Chakrasamvara]] or [[Hevajra]] [[empowerments]]. An {{Wiki|individual}} must receive the [[empowerment]] first before receiving the '[[Blessing]]' [[initiation]]. | |
| − | Life’s Highest Blessings, R.L.Soni, 1987. | + | A [[blessing]] ([[maṅgala]]) is a protective power usually imparted by repeating certain words, sprinkling special [[water]], being touched with {{Wiki|holy}} [[objects]] or by certain hand gestures. The [[Buddha]] was {{Wiki|sceptical}} of the efficacy of this type of [[blessing]]. As with other issues, he taught that the best way to acquire ‘[[blessings]],’ ‘protection’ or ‘[[good luck]]’ is to be [[virtuous]], honest and kind. In the famous {{Wiki|Discourse}} on [[Blessing]], the [[Maṅgala]] [[Sutta]], from the [[Sutta Nipāta]], he said: ‘[[Generosity]], being just, supporting one’s family and acting blamelessly, this is the greatest [[blessing]]. Disapproving of and rejecting [[evil]], refraining from [[alcohol]], watching one’s own [[mind]], this is the greatest [[blessing]]. Reverence, humility, [[contentment]], [[gratitude]] and listening to the [[Dhamma]] from [[time]] to [[time]], this is the greatest [[blessing]].’ (Sn.263-5). |
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| + | Life’s [[Highest]] [[Blessings]], R.L.Soni, 1987. | ||
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Blessing (Tib.: jin lap): as a technical term - a supplementary initiation into a specific deity yoga based on having already received a major empowerment. For example - Vajrayogini initiation is a 'Blessing' based on the Chakrasamvara or Hevajra empowerments. An individual must receive the empowerment first before receiving the 'Blessing' initiation.
A blessing (maṅgala) is a protective power usually imparted by repeating certain words, sprinkling special water, being touched with holy objects or by certain hand gestures. The Buddha was sceptical of the efficacy of this type of blessing. As with other issues, he taught that the best way to acquire ‘blessings,’ ‘protection’ or ‘good luck’ is to be virtuous, honest and kind. In the famous Discourse on Blessing, the Maṅgala Sutta, from the Sutta Nipāta, he said: ‘Generosity, being just, supporting one’s family and acting blamelessly, this is the greatest blessing. Disapproving of and rejecting evil, refraining from alcohol, watching one’s own mind, this is the greatest blessing. Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and listening to the Dhamma from time to time, this is the greatest blessing.’ (Sn.263-5).
Life’s Highest Blessings, R.L.Soni, 1987.
