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| − | [[Adhisthana]] (Skt.): Also known as '[[blessing]](s).' In the [[Vajrayana tradition]], a student who has genuine [[devotion]] and proper [[motivation]] can receive the [[blessings]] of the [[lineage]]. [[Blessings]] are usually bestowed by one's [[teacher]] and other [[lineage]] [[masters]], or can be received through heartfelt connection to one's practice. [[Blessings]] [[awaken]] a greater [[sense]] of [[awareness]] in the [[practitioner]]. | + | [[Adhisthana]] (Skt.): Also known as '[[blessing]](s).' |
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| + | In the [[Vajrayana tradition]], a [[student]] who has genuine [[devotion]] and proper [[motivation]] can receive the [[blessings]] of the [[lineage]]. | ||
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| + | [[Blessings]] are usually bestowed by one's [[teacher]] and other [[lineage]] [[masters]], or can be received through heartfelt connection to one's practice. [[Blessings]] [[awaken]] a greater [[sense]] of [[awareness]] in the [[practitioner]]. | ||
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| + | [[blessing]]: [[Sanskrit]]: [[adhisthana]]. [[Tibetan]]: [[Jin lap]]. Good wishes; benediction. Seeking and giving [[blessings]]. | ||
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| + | A more technical [[definition]] refers to a supplementary [[initiation]] into a specific [[deity practice]] based on having already received a major [[empowerment]], e.g., the [[Vajrayogini]] [[initiation]] is a "[[blessing]]" based on the [[Chakrasamvara]] or [[Hevajra empowerments]]. | ||
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| + | An {{Wiki|individual}} must receive the [[empowerment]] first before receiving the [[blessing]] [[initiation]] | ||
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Adhisthana (Skt.): Also known as 'blessing(s).'
In the Vajrayana tradition, a student who has genuine devotion and proper motivation can receive the blessings of the lineage.
Blessings are usually bestowed by one's teacher and other lineage masters, or can be received through heartfelt connection to one's practice. Blessings awaken a greater sense of awareness in the practitioner.
blessing: Sanskrit: adhisthana. Tibetan: Jin lap. Good wishes; benediction. Seeking and giving blessings.
A more technical definition refers to a supplementary initiation into a specific deity practice based on having already received a major empowerment, e.g., the Vajrayogini initiation is a "blessing" based on the Chakrasamvara or Hevajra empowerments.
An individual must receive the empowerment first before receiving the blessing initiation
