The Self-Arisen Vidya Tantra and The Self-Liberated Vidya Tantra A Translation of the Rigpa Rang Shar and Rigpa Rangdrol
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Re: The Self-Arisen Vidya Tantra and The Self-Liberated Vidya Tantra A Translation of the Rigpa Rang Shar and Rigpa Rang
It is pretty clear that texts like the Yeshe Lama are very condensed versions of texts like the Rigpa Ranshar. It is especially evident while reading Chapter 64, “Individual Capacities.” Actually, texts like the Yeshe Lama aren’t as clear as this tantra. I really need to work on reading Tibetan better, it is indispensable for practice and understanding. Thanks to Malcolm for translating this amazing text.
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Also, interesting to note that only the very best practitioners attain certainity in the stage of original purity. Everyone else attains certainity in natural perfection.
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Malcolm wrote last year:jnanasutra wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:22 am If Gzhon nu Dpa’ bo stobs ldan is teaching a retinue (which includes Vajrapani) that is merely an emanation of his own pristine consciousness, then when this buddha sees the appearances of six realms of samsara it must be the case that the beings in each realm must also be emanations of his pristine consciousness. I understand the idea of the Yogācāra container universe model, however, this model works from the perspective of a deluded mind. So how does this buddha view sentient beings? Are sentient beings similar to the retinue in that they are his own emanations? I know the general phrases, “buddhas don’t see sentient beings” and “sentient beings do not exist.” That is not what I am getting at. I am trying to understand this from a Man ngag sde perspective. Any thoughts? Thanks.
As for the appearance of these sentient beings being their (buddha’s) own emanation, that all gets a bit abstract. I won’t pretend to know the official men ngag sde position on the matter. However the mind of a Buddha is dharmakāya, which emanates the form kāyas. Buddhas do not mistake their rtsal to be external entities (Longchenpa states rtsal is relative and not ultimately established anyway), nevertheless through compassion appearances manifest and buddhas acknowledge that sentient beings appear and are seemingly deluded.
How this potentially relates to the aspect of the collective projection of the container universe is interesting. Malcolm has said that despite the fact that it seems contradictory, Buddhas still have aggregates, which means they must still relate to the container universe in some respect even though they know it is unreal, e.g., magicians who know their illusion to be unreal even if others perceive it to be otherwise.
That said I get that you are asking how the collective projection of a container universe by numerous sentient beings on the relative level with the catalyst of delusion is related to how a buddha perceives the appearances that are the basis of designation for the purported, aforementioned, relative phenomena in question (sentient beings, container universe etc.).
Thought provoking questions. I don’t have the answer, but appreciate that you’re asking questions of this nature.
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New interview with Malcolm is up on Wisdom Podcast, excellent as usual.
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Does anyone know if the text with the story of Tharpa Nagpo is available in translation?ratna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:02 am New interview with Malcolm is up on Wisdom Podcast, excellent as usual.
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a timely post. i was just going to post a question about attachment and clinging.ratna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:02 am New interview with Malcolm is up on Wisdom Podcast, excellent as usual.
your command of the subject is impressive. could have listened to you rap for another hour. seemed like it was cut short
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Yes, it is part of the longer bio of Padmasambhava revealed by Orgyen Lingpa. But is also available shorter forms here and there.Aryjna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:34 amDoes anyone know if the text with the story of Tharpa Nagpo is available in translation?ratna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:02 am New interview with Malcolm is up on Wisdom Podcast, excellent as usual.
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Yes, it was a 4 hour conversation, actually.Lukeinaz wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:14 pma timely post. i was just going to post a question about attachment and clinging.ratna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:02 am New interview with Malcolm is up on Wisdom Podcast, excellent as usual.
your command of the subject is impressive. could have listened to you rap for another hour. seemed like it was cut short
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does the entire recording exist somewhere?Malcolm wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:41 pmYes, it was a 4 hour conversation, actually.Lukeinaz wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:14 pma timely post. i was just going to post a question about attachment and clinging.ratna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:02 am New interview with Malcolm is up on Wisdom Podcast, excellent as usual.
your command of the subject is impressive. could have listened to you rap for another hour. seemed like it was cut short
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Thanks, this is the translation if anyone else is interested:Malcolm wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:41 pmYes, it is part of the longer bio of Padmasambhava revealed by Orgyen Lingpa. But is also available shorter forms here and there.Aryjna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:34 amDoes anyone know if the text with the story of Tharpa Nagpo is available in translation?ratna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:02 am New interview with Malcolm is up on Wisdom Podcast, excellent as usual.
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From the commentary on the Blazing Lamp:jnanasutra wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:22 am If Gzhon nu Dpa’ bo stobs ldan is teaching a retinue (which includes Vajrapani) that is merely an emanation of his own pristine consciousness, then when this buddha sees the appearances of six realms of samsara it must be the case that the beings in each realm must also be emanations of his pristine consciousness. I understand the idea of the Yogācāra container universe model, however, this model works from the perspective of a deluded mind. So how does this buddha view sentient beings? Are sentient beings similar to the retinue in that they are his own emanations? I know the general phrases, “buddhas don’t see sentient beings” and “sentient beings do not exist.” That is not what I am getting at. I am trying to understand this from a Man ngag sde perspective. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Though everything (such as living beings, the inanimate and the animate) appears to each person individually as the unceasing pristine consciousness of vidyā, this is not seen by people of the common vehicles who grasp intellectual analysis.
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Another very interesting and informative podcast.It would be nice if wisdom makes available
the other three hours.
I choked on my rice when you were explaining Bodhidharma facing reality for 9 yrs.
Many thanks!
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Seconded.amanitamusc wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:10 amAnother very interesting and informative podcast.It would be nice if wisdom makes available
the other three hours.
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ratna wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:02 am New interview with Malcolm is up on Wisdom Podcast, excellent as usual.
Great stuff!
The profound path of the master.
-- Virūpa, Vajra Lines
-- Virūpa, Vajra Lines
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Wisdom has unfortunately declined to release the entire interview.amanitamusc wrote: ↑Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:10 amAnother very interesting and informative podcast.It would be nice if wisdom makes available
the other three hours.
I choked on my rice when you were explaining Bodhidharma facing reality for 9 yrs.
Many thanks!
Malcom apparently set a new record for longest audio presentation!
They also said to look forward to more content from Malcom in the future.
A Wisdom Academy presentation would be cool..
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Hmmmm chapter 68, “Index,” talks about a tantra called Marici Tantra. Maybe this Tantra is related to Özer Chenma?
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Yesjnanasutra wrote: ↑Thu Nov 15, 2018 1:03 am Hmmmm chapter 68, “Index,” talks about a tantra called Marici Tantra. Maybe this Tantra is related to Özer Chenma?
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Tripled !
Really great as always. So rich in nuances & details !
May be if enough of us kindly asked Wisdom Pub they would consider it ?
Or may be, Malcolm asking might be enough ?