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[[Way of Prediction]] ([[phyva gshen theg pa]]) codifies [[ritual]], prognostication, sortilege and Astrology; | [[Way of Prediction]] ([[phyva gshen theg pa]]) codifies [[ritual]], prognostication, sortilege and Astrology; | ||
− | [[Way of the Visual World]] ([[snang shen theg pa]]) details the | + | [[Way of the Visual World]] ([[snang shen theg pa]]) details the {{Wiki|psychophysical]] Universe; |
Way of Illusion ([[phrul gshen theg pa]]) explains the [[rites]] for the dispersal of adverse thoughtforms, entities and energies; | Way of Illusion ([[phrul gshen theg pa]]) explains the [[rites]] for the dispersal of adverse thoughtforms, entities and energies; | ||
Way of Existence ([[srid gshen theg pa]]) details [[funeral]] and [[Death]] rituals; | Way of Existence ([[srid gshen theg pa]]) details [[funeral]] and [[Death]] rituals; |
Revision as of 18:33, 14 September 2013
Nine Ways of Bön (bon theg pa rim dgu) is as follows—the:
Way of Prediction (phyva gshen theg pa) codifies ritual, prognostication, sortilege and Astrology;
Way of the Visual World (snang shen theg pa) details the {{Wiki|psychophysical]] Universe;
Way of Illusion (phrul gshen theg pa) explains the rites for the dispersal of adverse thoughtforms, entities and energies;
Way of Existence (srid gshen theg pa) details funeral and Death rituals;
Way of a Lay Follower (dge bsnyen theg pa) contains the ten principles for wholesome activity;
Way of a Monk (drang srong theg pa) codifies monastic rules and regulations;
Way of Primordial Sound (a dkar theg pa) charts the integration of an exalted practitioner into the Mandala of highest Enlightenment;
Way of Primordial Shen, (ye gshen theg pa) renders the guidelines for seeking a true tantric master and the commitments (dam tshigs, parallel to the Sanskrit Samaya) that bind a Disciple to his tantric master; and finally,
Way of Supreme Natural Condition (bla med theg pa), or The Way of Dzogchen.