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| + | [[Tibetan]] term for an {{Wiki|individual}} who discovers, finds, recovers, or reveals one or more previously hidden [[terma]] ([[treasures]]); hidden for the [[sake]] of {{Wiki|future}} generations and/or because certain teachings were judged too advanced for the then living. | ||
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| + | Especially members of the [[Nyingmapa]] used this "hide and recover" method for the [[transmission]] of their teachings; a sensible technique when considering the various phases of persecution early [[Tantric Buddhism]] had to survive. | ||
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| + | However, [[terma]], especially of the "[[Mind Treasure]]" class, have been and are being revealed up to the {{Wiki|present}} day and by members of all schools, including the [[Bönpo]] [[tradition]]. | ||
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| + | The exact number of [[terton]] throughout history is unknown, yet there [[exists]] a list [[[Thondup]] 1986. p.189] which names 275 {{Wiki|individuals}} from the 11th to the 20th century. | ||
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| + | All these [[terton]] are classified - as are the [[terma]] - into the categories [[earth]] or [[mind]], but also according to the type(s) of teachings contained in their discoveries. | ||
| − | + | One thus finds {{Wiki|expressions}} such as minor, major, and great [[terton]]. | |
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| − | Among the [[108]] great ones, again five have a special {{Wiki|status}} and are called [[Terma | + | Among the [[108]] great ones, again five have a special {{Wiki|status}} and are called [[Terma King]]: |
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| − | 1124-1192 [[Nyangral Nyima Oser]] (Nyang-ral Nyi-ma 'od-zer); short: [[Nyang]] | + | |
| − | 1212-1273 [[Guru Chowang]] (Chos-dbang) | + | |
| − | 1346-1405 [[Dorje Lingpa]] ([[rDo-rJe | + | 1124-1192 [[Nyangral Nyima Oser]] ([[Nyang-ral Nyi-ma 'od-zer]]); short: [[Nyang Ralpa]] |
| − | 1450-1521 [[Padma Lingpa]] ([[Pema | + | 1212-1273 [[Guru Chowang]] ([[Chos-dbang]]) |
| − | 1820-1892 [[Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo]] (Jam-dbyangs mKyhen-brtse'i | + | 1346-1405 [[Dorje Lingpa]] ([[rDo-rJe gLing-pa]]), also known as [[Yungdrung Lingpa]] |
| + | 1450-1521 [[Padma Lingpa]] ([[Pema gLing-pa]]) | ||
| + | 1820-1892 [[Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo]] ([[Jam-dbyangs mKyhen-brtse'i dbang-po]]) | ||
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| − | Another prerequisite for being/becoming a [[terton]] is the ability to [[consciously]] remember one or more of one's [[past lives]]; i.e. earlier [[incarnations]], especially those in which the [[terton]] in question was a direct [[student]] of [[Padmasambhava]] (for an example, see the [[incarnation | + | Although most known [[terton]] are men, there are some exceptions ([[Kunga Bum]] for example). |
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| + | This is especially [[interesting]] in {{Wiki|light}} of the fact that the [[revelation]] of most [[terma]], i.e. those of the "[[Mind Treasure]]" variety (Tib., [[dgongs-gTer]]), is dependent on having a suitable partner for the [[rituals]] of the fulfillment [[yoga]] stage; | ||
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| + | [[rituals]] designed to achieve the necessary [[state of mind]] known as [[bliss-emptiness]]. | ||
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| + | It is in this [[state]] of [[heightened awareness]] and [[lucidity]], that the [[terton]] [[experiences]] his or her [[visions]] and is able to first receive and then translate the [[revelation]] in question. | ||
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| + | Women, so it seems, are more often [[compassionate]] and giving for the [[sake]] of a fellow man (sustaining his [[bliss]] and [[vision]]); and/or most men possibly lack the ability to aid and sustain a woman in her efforts. | ||
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| + | Another prerequisite for being/becoming a [[terton]] is the ability to [[consciously]] remember one or more of one's [[past lives]]; | ||
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| + | i.e. earlier [[incarnations]], especially those in which the [[terton]] in question was a direct [[student]] of [[Padmasambhava]] (for an example, see the [[incarnation line Pema Sal]] to [[Pema Ledrel Tsal]] to [[Longchenpa]]). | ||
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| + | http://yoniversum.nl/dakini/terton.html | ||
| + | [[Category:Tertons]] | ||
Revision as of 13:37, 21 November 2015
Tibetan term for an individual who discovers, finds, recovers, or reveals one or more previously hidden terma (treasures); hidden for the sake of future generations and/or because certain teachings were judged too advanced for the then living.
Especially members of the Nyingmapa used this "hide and recover" method for the transmission of their teachings; a sensible technique when considering the various phases of persecution early Tantric Buddhism had to survive.
However, terma, especially of the "Mind Treasure" class, have been and are being revealed up to the present day and by members of all schools, including the Bönpo tradition.
The exact number of terton throughout history is unknown, yet there exists a list [[[Thondup]] 1986. p.189] which names 275 individuals from the 11th to the 20th century.
All these terton are classified - as are the terma - into the categories earth or mind, but also according to the type(s) of teachings contained in their discoveries.
One thus finds expressions such as minor, major, and great terton.
Among the 108 great ones, again five have a special status and are called Terma King:
1124-1192 Nyangral Nyima Oser (Nyang-ral Nyi-ma 'od-zer); short: Nyang Ralpa
1212-1273 Guru Chowang (Chos-dbang)
1346-1405 Dorje Lingpa (rDo-rJe gLing-pa), also known as Yungdrung Lingpa
1450-1521 Padma Lingpa (Pema gLing-pa)
1820-1892 Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (Jam-dbyangs mKyhen-brtse'i dbang-po)
Although most known terton are men, there are some exceptions (Kunga Bum for example).
This is especially interesting in light of the fact that the revelation of most terma, i.e. those of the "Mind Treasure" variety (Tib., dgongs-gTer), is dependent on having a suitable partner for the rituals of the fulfillment yoga stage;
rituals designed to achieve the necessary state of mind known as bliss-emptiness.
It is in this state of heightened awareness and lucidity, that the terton experiences his or her visions and is able to first receive and then translate the revelation in question.
Women, so it seems, are more often compassionate and giving for the sake of a fellow man (sustaining his bliss and vision); and/or most men possibly lack the ability to aid and sustain a woman in her efforts.
Another prerequisite for being/becoming a terton is the ability to consciously remember one or more of one's past lives;
i.e. earlier incarnations, especially those in which the terton in question was a direct student of Padmasambhava (for an example, see the incarnation line Pema Sal to Pema Ledrel Tsal to Longchenpa).
