Buddha and Non-Dual Means

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sangyey
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Buddha and Non-Dual Means

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Did Buddha teach non-dual means like that found in Tantra?

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Who do you think taught tantra?
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It depends on your definition of 'means'.

The Buddha taught non-duality, but Tantra is distinguished for having a wider repertoire of means and methods available to realize the fruit.
'When thoughts arise, recognise them clearly as your teacher'— Gampopa
'When alone, examine your mind, when among others, examine your speech'.— Atisha
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Like Buddha taught having the conventional and ultimate aspect of reality in one act of cognition.

Or something like when King Ja received the Statue of Vajrapani he meditated on its form and emptiness appearance but that this was something that had already been taught by the Buddha.
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all buddhadharma aims non-duality, even if we don't get the point
that's why it's called buddhadharma

to me there is no difference in the aim of sutras, tantras and dzogchen that is buddhahood, and that's noon dual
so the means may vary, according to the audience, that's all
true dharma is inexpressible.

The bodhisattva nourishes from bodhicitta, through whatever method the Buddha has given him. Oh joy.
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