So, I get the entire idea that tantric deities like Vajrayogini and whatnot are restricted.
What I don't understand is, how is a simple practice such as the 108 names of Tara restricted when Tara is known to be an open deity of compassion? Though I understand some sadhanas might require empowerment, how is it that the 108 names or any simple prayer requires it? The same with any deity(for example, Manjushri and his 108 names).
Open Deity vs. Private?
Re: Open Deity vs. Private?
Because their sources are from Tantra.Tenma wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:44 am So, I get the entire idea that tantric deities like Vajrayogini and whatnot are restricted.
What I don't understand is, how is a simple practice such as the 108 names of Tara restricted when Tara is known to be an open deity of compassion? Though I understand some sadhanas might require empowerment, how is it that the 108 names or any simple prayer requires it? The same with any deity(for example, Manjushri and his 108 names).
"My religion is not deceiving myself."
Jetsun Milarepa 1052-1135 CE
"Butchers, prostitutes, those guilty of the five most heinous crimes, outcasts, the underprivileged: all are utterly the substance of existence and nothing other than total bliss."
The Supreme Source - The Kunjed Gyalpo
The Fundamental Tantra of Dzogchen Semde
Jetsun Milarepa 1052-1135 CE
"Butchers, prostitutes, those guilty of the five most heinous crimes, outcasts, the underprivileged: all are utterly the substance of existence and nothing other than total bliss."
The Supreme Source - The Kunjed Gyalpo
The Fundamental Tantra of Dzogchen Semde