nyingma buddhism by: joodi son and edward cho. karma samsaric karma- the consequences of our actions...
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• Samsaric karma- The consequences of our actions are what cause our rebirth into the world.
BACKGROUND• Originated From…– Where? India– When? 8 BC– Who? Padmasambhava, Santaraksita, Kamalasila– How? 760, King Trisong Deetsen invited the
founders to introduce Buddhism to the Tibetans. They translated all Buddha Dharma texts into Tibetan.
Attainment of Enlightenment
• Terma Teachings…– Led many Buddhists to realization and
enlightenment
• What is Terma?– Padmasambhava and his main disciples hid
hundreds of scriptures, ritual objects and relics in secret places to protect Buddhism during the time of decline under King Langdarma
– “Hidden Treasure” of the mind or physical.
Continued…• 9 Yanas or Vehicles– 3 Outer Tantras
• Kriya Tantra• Upa Tantra• Yoga Tantra
– 3 Inner Tantras• Mahayoga• Annuyoga• Atiyoga
– 3 common vehicles• Hearer• Solitary• Realizer
Symbols, Iconography, etc.
• Guru Padmasambhava (Pema Junge in Tibetan) is the main founder of Tibetan Buddhism
• Avalokitesvara (Chenrezig in Tibetan) is to be known as the reincarnation of Dalai Lama
Continued…
• Adhidharma Book Cover- ancient Buddhist work that contained detailed scholastic materials that appeared in Buddhist Sutras
• Tenzin Gyatso- the 14th Dalai Lama.
Unique???
• School distinguish 6 levels of tantric teachings; in other schools, 4 levels are common
• The innermost tantras are for only this school
• Tibetans are the first to translate Buddhist scriptures and writings
Work Cited
• "Nyingma." A Dictionary of Buddhism. Oxford University Press, 2003, 2004. Answers.com 01 Oct. 2008. http://www.answers.com/topic/nyingma
• “Nyingma.” The government of Tibet in Exile: The Nyingma Tradition. The office of Tibet, 1997. 30 Sept. 2008. http://www.tibet.com/buddhism/nyingma.html
• "Nyingma." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 2008. Answers.com 01 Oct. 2008. http://www.answers.com/topic/nyingma
• “Nyingma.” The Nine Yanas. Nyingma, 2005. 01 Oct. 2008. http://www.nyingma.com/The%20Nine%20Yanas.htm