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propagate the [[dharma]] during the darks times after the persecution of the [[dharma]] by the [[evil]] [[King]] | propagate the [[dharma]] during the darks times after the persecution of the [[dharma]] by the [[evil]] [[King]] | ||
[[Lang Dharma]], and before the reviving of the [[dharma]] once again to [[Tibet]]. | [[Lang Dharma]], and before the reviving of the [[dharma]] once again to [[Tibet]]. | ||
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and [[Shantirakshita]], which became known as the [[Nyingma tradition]]. | and [[Shantirakshita]], which became known as the [[Nyingma tradition]]. | ||
| − | Amidst a {{Wiki|mass}} of [[wisdom]] {{Wiki|light}}, Geysar is depicted wearing the armor of a [[warrior]] of that period, [[riding a horse]], holding a | + | Amidst a {{Wiki|mass}} of [[wisdom]] {{Wiki|light}}, [[Geysar]] is depicted wearing the armor of a [[warrior]] of that period, [[riding a horse]], holding a |
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{{Wiki|spear}} aloft in his right hand and a lasso in his left. He is most often propitiated as a [[protector]] of | {{Wiki|spear}} aloft in his right hand and a lasso in his left. He is most often propitiated as a [[protector]] of | ||
the [[dharma]], but is also [[meditated]] upon as the [[guru]]. | the [[dharma]], but is also [[meditated]] upon as the [[guru]]. | ||
| − | The {{Wiki|epic}} tales of his heroic [[deeds]] are very popular and he is a national [[hero]] whose battles against enemies of [[Tibet]] and [[Mongolia]] have become {{Wiki|synonymous}} with the defending and spreading of the [[Dharma]] itself. In this way, he is | + | The {{Wiki|epic}} tales of his heroic [[deeds]] are very popular and he is a national [[hero]] whose battles against enemies of [[Tibet]] and [[Mongolia]] have become {{Wiki|synonymous}} with the defending and spreading of the [[Dharma]] itself. In this way, he is very similar to the [[western]] {{Wiki|legends}} of [[King Arthur]]. |
| − | very similar to the [[western]] {{Wiki|legends}} of [[King Arthur]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:18, 4 October 2020
Geysar of Ling is considered to be an incarnation of Guru Rimpoche, incarnating to protect and propagate the dharma during the darks times after the persecution of the dharma by the evil King Lang Dharma, and before the reviving of the dharma once again to Tibet.
This formed the scholastic and meditative traditions of the Sarma of new schools, as opposed to the original influx of teachings during the time of King Trisong Detsun, Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambava) and Shantirakshita, which became known as the Nyingma tradition.
Amidst a mass of wisdom light, Geysar is depicted wearing the armor of a warrior of that period, riding a horse, holding a
spear aloft in his right hand and a lasso in his left. He is most often propitiated as a protector of the dharma, but is also meditated upon as the guru.
The epic tales of his heroic deeds are very popular and he is a national hero whose battles against enemies of Tibet and Mongolia have become synonymous with the defending and spreading of the Dharma itself. In this way, he is very similar to the western legends of King Arthur.
