Difference between revisions of "Annutara yoga Tantra"
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This is known as the "[[left-hand Tantra]]." | This is known as the "[[left-hand Tantra]]." | ||
| − | This is the profound path of the "transgressive discipline." | + | This is the [[profound path]] of the "transgressive [[discipline]]." |
| − | This is the [[Tantra]] that gives [[Tantra]] a bad name. | + | This is the [[Tantra]] that gives [[Tantra]] a bad [[name]]. |
| − | Christmas Humphreys has famously rolled over in his grave. | + | {{Wiki|Christmas Humphreys}} has famously rolled over in his grave. |
| − | A modern Sanskritized form (see [[Sanskrit]]), unattested in original [[Indian]] texts, of the term commonly used to indicate the highest or ‘supreme’ form of the [[four classes of tantras]] and their associated practices according to the [[New School]] ([[gsar-ma]]) of [[tantric Buddhism]] in [[Tibet]]. | + | A {{Wiki|modern}} [[Sanskritized]] [[form]] (see [[Sanskrit]]), unattested in original [[Indian]] texts, of the term commonly used to indicate the [[highest]] or ‘supreme’ [[form]] of the [[four classes of tantras]] and their associated practices according to the [[New School]] ([[gsar-ma]]) of [[tantric Buddhism]] in [[Tibet]]. |
Historically, the [[tantras]] deemed to be [[anuttara-yoga]] in orientation are considered to be the latest to have been developed and compiled in [[India]]. | Historically, the [[tantras]] deemed to be [[anuttara-yoga]] in orientation are considered to be the latest to have been developed and compiled in [[India]]. | ||
| − | Possibly between the early 8th and the 11th century ce, although traditionally they were considered to have been promulgated during the lifetime of [[Śākyamuni]] and then concealed until they later re-emerged in the human world. | + | Possibly between the early 8th and the 11th century ce, although [[traditionally]] they were considered to have been promulgated during the [[lifetime]] of [[Śākyamuni]] and then concealed until they later re-emerged in the [[human world]]. |
| − | Three categories of [[anuttara-yoga-tantras]] are distinguished by Tibetan exegetes: [[Father Tantras]], [[Mother Tantras]], and [[Non-dual Tantras]]. | + | Three categories of [[anuttara-yoga-tantras]] are {{Wiki|distinguished}} by [[Tibetan]] [[Wikipedia:Exegesis|exegetes]]: [[Father Tantras]], [[Mother Tantras]], and [[Non-dual Tantras]]. |
| − | [[Father Tantras]], as typified by the [[Guhyasamāja Tantra]], emphasize the so-called [[generation phase]] ([[utpatti-krama]]) of [[meditative transformation]]; the [[Mother Tantras]], typified by the [[Hevajra Tantra]], the [[completion phase]] ([[saṃpanna-krama]]); | + | [[Father Tantras]], as typified by the [[Guhyasamāja Tantra]], {{Wiki|emphasize}} the so-called [[generation phase]] ([[utpatti-krama]]) of [[meditative transformation]]; the [[Mother Tantras]], typified by the [[Hevajra Tantra]], the [[completion phase]] ([[saṃpanna-krama]]); |
| − | the Non-dual Tantras, typified by the [[Kālacakra Tantra]], which combines both the generation and the [[completion phases]]. | + | the [[Non-dual Tantras]], typified by the [[Kālacakra Tantra]], which combines both the generation and the [[completion phases]]. |
| − | Practices associated with many [[tantras]] of this class involve sexual yoga. | + | Practices associated with many [[tantras]] of this class involve [[sexual yoga]]. |
| − | Fierce rites of destruction, and other antinomian forms of behaviour and hence are treated with great secrecy, to be taught only to those who have received the appropriate initiations (abhiṣeka). | + | Fierce [[rites]] of destruction, and other {{Wiki|antinomian}} [[forms]] of {{Wiki|behaviour}} and hence are treated with great secrecy, to be [[taught]] only to those who have received the appropriate [[initiations]] ([[abhiṣeka]]). |
| − | The [[Vajrayogini Tantra]] which so many of [[Trungpa Rinpoches]] students and all of [[Kagyu]] beginner [[tantrikas]] take now with a grain of salt is based on the transgressive discipline of the profound path of the [[Annutara yoga Tantra]]. | + | The [[Vajrayogini Tantra]] which so many of [[Trungpa Rinpoches]] students and all of [[Kagyu]] beginner [[tantrikas]] take now with a grain of [[salt]] is based on the transgressive [[discipline]] of the [[profound path]] of the [[Annutara yoga Tantra]]. |
| − | Just the fact that authentic practitioners developed this path is astonishing. | + | Just the fact that [[Wikipedia:Authenticity|authentic]] practitioners developed this [[path]] is astonishing. |
| − | And the fact that it has become co-opted by [[monasticism]] and remains so potent is remarkable. It is our authentic [[lineage]]. | + | And the fact that it has become co-opted by [[monasticism]] and remains so potent is remarkable. It is our [[Wikipedia:Authenticity|authentic]] [[lineage]]. |
Very simply. | Very simply. | ||
| − | In ancient [[Bramhanical]] [[India]] the right hand was considered pure and the left hand was considered impure for the simple fact that one ate food with the right hand and wiped your ass with your left. | + | In [[ancient]] [[Bramhanical]] [[India]] the right hand was considered [[pure]] and the left hand was considered impure for the simple fact that one ate [[food]] with the right hand and wiped your ass with your left. |
This was before toilet paper. | This was before toilet paper. | ||
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Why would you do such a thing? | Why would you do such a thing? | ||
| − | For a traditional [[Indian]] [[Brahmin]] this is so taboo! | + | For a [[traditional]] [[Indian]] [[Brahmin]] this is so {{Wiki|taboo}}! |
| − | What is taboo? | + | What is {{Wiki|taboo}}? |
| − | How can breaking that become such a powerful path of realization? Look at your own [[mind]]. | + | How can breaking that become such a powerful [[path of realization]]? Look at your [[own]] [[mind]]. |
| − | Then watch a video of [[Trungpa Rinpoche]] giving a talk and lifting a glass of liquor to his lips. | + | Then watch a video of [[Trungpa Rinpoche]] giving a talk and lifting a glass of [[liquor]] to his lips. |
| − | Sometimes there is a mischevious smile. | + | Sometimes there is a mischevious [[smile]]. |
| − | That is called transmission in our [[lineage]]-- and that is why we bless things with the poo poo hand. | + | That is called [[transmission]] in our [[lineage]]-- and that is why we bless things with the poo poo hand. |
Revision as of 00:52, 11 February 2020
This is yogini Tantra.
This is known as the "left-hand Tantra."
This is the profound path of the "transgressive discipline."
This is the Tantra that gives Tantra a bad name.
Christmas Humphreys has famously rolled over in his grave.
A modern Sanskritized form (see Sanskrit), unattested in original Indian texts, of the term commonly used to indicate the highest or ‘supreme’ form of the four classes of tantras and their associated practices according to the New School (gsar-ma) of tantric Buddhism in Tibet.
Historically, the tantras deemed to be anuttara-yoga in orientation are considered to be the latest to have been developed and compiled in India.
Possibly between the early 8th and the 11th century ce, although traditionally they were considered to have been promulgated during the lifetime of Śākyamuni and then concealed until they later re-emerged in the human world.
Three categories of anuttara-yoga-tantras are distinguished by Tibetan exegetes: Father Tantras, Mother Tantras, and Non-dual Tantras.
Father Tantras, as typified by the Guhyasamāja Tantra, emphasize the so-called generation phase (utpatti-krama) of meditative transformation; the Mother Tantras, typified by the Hevajra Tantra, the completion phase (saṃpanna-krama);
the Non-dual Tantras, typified by the Kālacakra Tantra, which combines both the generation and the completion phases.
Practices associated with many tantras of this class involve sexual yoga.
Fierce rites of destruction, and other antinomian forms of behaviour and hence are treated with great secrecy, to be taught only to those who have received the appropriate initiations (abhiṣeka).
The Vajrayogini Tantra which so many of Trungpa Rinpoches students and all of Kagyu beginner tantrikas take now with a grain of salt is based on the transgressive discipline of the profound path of the Annutara yoga Tantra.
Just the fact that authentic practitioners developed this path is astonishing.
And the fact that it has become co-opted by monasticism and remains so potent is remarkable. It is our authentic lineage.
Very simply.
In ancient Bramhanical India the right hand was considered pure and the left hand was considered impure for the simple fact that one ate food with the right hand and wiped your ass with your left.
This was before toilet paper.
All vajrayogini practitioners will know that we bless things with our left hand-- the poo poo hand.
Why would you do such a thing?
For a traditional Indian Brahmin this is so taboo!
What is taboo?
How can breaking that become such a powerful path of realization? Look at your own mind.
Then watch a video of Trungpa Rinpoche giving a talk and lifting a glass of liquor to his lips.
Sometimes there is a mischevious smile.
That is called transmission in our lineage-- and that is why we bless things with the poo poo hand.
Source
https://www.facebook.com/dzogchenmeditation/posts/1179217068813697:0
