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According to the history of the origin of [[Nyingma tantras]], there are [[six types of lineage]]: | According to the history of the origin of [[Nyingma tantras]], there are [[six types of lineage]]: | ||
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[[Three Common Lineages (of Kama and Terma)]]: | [[Three Common Lineages (of Kama and Terma)]]: | ||
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(1) The [[Thought Lineage of Buddhas]], the most original teachings of the [[Dharmakaya]] [[Buddhas]], originating from the [[primordial Buddha]], [[Samantabhadra]]. | (1) The [[Thought Lineage of Buddhas]], the most original teachings of the [[Dharmakaya]] [[Buddhas]], originating from the [[primordial Buddha]], [[Samantabhadra]]. | ||
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(2) The [[Symbolic Lineage of the Vidyadharas]] ([[Knowledge Holders]]), which refers to the teachings of the [[Sambhogakaya]] [[Buddhas]], originating from [[Vajrasattva]], to [[Vajrapani]] to [[Garab Dorje]] of [[Uddiyana]]. | (2) The [[Symbolic Lineage of the Vidyadharas]] ([[Knowledge Holders]]), which refers to the teachings of the [[Sambhogakaya]] [[Buddhas]], originating from [[Vajrasattva]], to [[Vajrapani]] to [[Garab Dorje]] of [[Uddiyana]]. | ||
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| − | [[Three Specific Lineages (of Terma)]]: | + | (3) The [[Ear-whispered Lineage Of The Great Individuals]], which are the teachings of the [[Nirmanakaya Buddha]], originating from the [[Five Buddha families]] to the great [[human emanation master]] [[Garab Dorje]], and then to |
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| + | [[Manjushrimitra]], [[Shrisimha]], [[Padmasambhava]], [[Jnanasutra]], [[Vimalamitra]] and [[Vairochana]]. This [[lineage]] then started and continued in [[Tibet]], and continues through the {{Wiki|present}} day. | ||
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| + | ==[[Three Specific Lineages (of Terma)]]:== | ||
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(4) the [[Lineage Of Prophesied Mandate]] ([[bk’a-babs lung-bstan-gyi-brgyud-pa]]), | (4) the [[Lineage Of Prophesied Mandate]] ([[bk’a-babs lung-bstan-gyi-brgyud-pa]]), | ||
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(5) [[Lineage Empowered By Enlightened Aspiration]] ([[smon-lam-dbang-bskur-gyi-brgyud- pa]]), and | (5) [[Lineage Empowered By Enlightened Aspiration]] ([[smon-lam-dbang-bskur-gyi-brgyud- pa]]), and | ||
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(6) the [[Lineage Of The Dakinis’ Seal of Entrustment]] ([[mkh’a-’gro-gtad-rgya’i-rgyud-pa]]). | (6) the [[Lineage Of The Dakinis’ Seal of Entrustment]] ([[mkh’a-’gro-gtad-rgya’i-rgyud-pa]]). | ||
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| − | Generally, the [[Nyingma vajrayana transmission lineage]] is classified into three main groups: | + | ==[[TRANSMISSION LINEAGES]]== |
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| + | ==Generally, the [[Nyingma vajrayana transmission lineage]] is classified into three main groups:== | ||
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(1) [[Kama]] ([[bk’a-ma]]), [[Oral Transmission Lineage]]; | (1) [[Kama]] ([[bk’a-ma]]), [[Oral Transmission Lineage]]; | ||
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(2) [[Terma]] ([[gter-ma]],) [[Concealed Treasures Transmission Lineage]]; | (2) [[Terma]] ([[gter-ma]],) [[Concealed Treasures Transmission Lineage]]; | ||
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(3) and [[Daknang]], ([[dag-snang]]) [[Visionary Lineage]]. | (3) and [[Daknang]], ([[dag-snang]]) [[Visionary Lineage]]. | ||
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| − | (1) The [[Oral Transmission Lineage]] – the unbroken [[oral lineage]] of the [[Dzogchen | + | |
| + | ==These three are further summarized into two basic [[transmission]] [[lineages]]:== | ||
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| + | (1) The [[Oral Transmission Lineage]] – the unbroken [[oral lineage]] of the [[Dzogchen tantras]] of [[Mahayoga]], [[Anuyoga]], and [[Atiyoga]] and other associated texts belonging to these [[subjects]]. | ||
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(2) The [[Treasure Transmission Lineage]] – the [[treasures]] of instructional [[scriptures]], [[statues]], and other [[spiritual]] {{Wiki|artifacts}} hidden by the [[Guru Padmasambhava]] sometime in 8-9th century that are revealed later by many great [[Tertöns]], the [[Treasure Masters]], through their [[enlightened mind]] and [[meditative visions]]. | (2) The [[Treasure Transmission Lineage]] – the [[treasures]] of instructional [[scriptures]], [[statues]], and other [[spiritual]] {{Wiki|artifacts}} hidden by the [[Guru Padmasambhava]] sometime in 8-9th century that are revealed later by many great [[Tertöns]], the [[Treasure Masters]], through their [[enlightened mind]] and [[meditative visions]]. | ||
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| + | ==[[Long lineage of the Kama]];== | ||
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[[seven transmissions]] or seven categories which cover all the [[existing]] modes of [[transmission]]: | [[seven transmissions]] or seven categories which cover all the [[existing]] modes of [[transmission]]: | ||
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[[Oral Lineage]]; | [[Oral Lineage]]; | ||
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[[Earth Treasure]]; | [[Earth Treasure]]; | ||
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[[Mind Treasure]]; | [[Mind Treasure]]; | ||
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[[Re-extracted Treasure]]: | [[Re-extracted Treasure]]: | ||
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[[Recollection]]; | [[Recollection]]; | ||
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[[Pure Vision]]; and | [[Pure Vision]]; and | ||
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[[Whispered Lineage]]. | [[Whispered Lineage]]. | ||
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</poem> | </poem> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:20, 16 September 2024
According to the history of the origin of Nyingma tantras, there are six types of lineage:
Three Common Lineages (of Kama and Terma):
(1) The Thought Lineage of Buddhas, the most original teachings of the Dharmakaya Buddhas, originating from the primordial Buddha, Samantabhadra.
(2) The Symbolic Lineage of the Vidyadharas (Knowledge Holders), which refers to the teachings of the Sambhogakaya Buddhas, originating from Vajrasattva, to Vajrapani to Garab Dorje of Uddiyana.
(3) The Ear-whispered Lineage Of The Great Individuals, which are the teachings of the Nirmanakaya Buddha, originating from the Five Buddha families to the great human emanation master Garab Dorje, and then to
Manjushrimitra, Shrisimha, Padmasambhava, Jnanasutra, Vimalamitra and Vairochana. This lineage then started and continued in Tibet, and continues through the present day.
==Three Specific Lineages (of Terma):==
(4) the Lineage Of Prophesied Mandate (bk’a-babs lung-bstan-gyi-brgyud-pa),
(5) Lineage Empowered By Enlightened Aspiration (smon-lam-dbang-bskur-gyi-brgyud- pa), and
(6) the Lineage Of The Dakinis’ Seal of Entrustment (mkh’a-’gro-gtad-rgya’i-rgyud-pa).
==TRANSMISSION LINEAGES==
==Generally, the Nyingma vajrayana transmission lineage is classified into three main groups:==
(1) Kama (bk’a-ma), Oral Transmission Lineage;
(2) Terma (gter-ma,) Concealed Treasures Transmission Lineage;
(3) and Daknang, (dag-snang) Visionary Lineage.
==These three are further summarized into two basic transmission lineages:==
(1) The Oral Transmission Lineage – the unbroken oral lineage of the Dzogchen tantras of Mahayoga, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga and other associated texts belonging to these subjects.
(2) The Treasure Transmission Lineage – the treasures of instructional scriptures, statues, and other spiritual artifacts hidden by the Guru Padmasambhava sometime in 8-9th century that are revealed later by many great Tertöns, the Treasure Masters, through their enlightened mind and meditative visions.
==Long lineage of the Kama;==
seven transmissions or seven categories which cover all the existing modes of transmission:
Oral Lineage;
Earth Treasure;
Mind Treasure;
Re-extracted Treasure:
Recollection;
Pure Vision; and
Whispered Lineage.
