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Nyingma Buddhism: Ancient Teachings of Tibetan Enlightenment

Explore the origins, teachings, and uniqueness of Nyingma Buddhism, including its introduction to Tibet, hidden terma teachings, levels of tantric practices, and significant figures like Guru Padmasambhava and the Dalai Lama.

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Nyingma Buddhism: Ancient Teachings of Tibetan Enlightenment

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  1. Nyingma Buddhism By: Joodi Son and Edward Cho

  2. 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.

  3. Karma • Samsaric karma- The consequences of our actions are what cause our rebirth into the world.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Continued… • Adhidharma Book Cover- ancient Buddhist work that contained detailed scholastic materials that appeared in Buddhist Sutras • Tenzin Gyatso- the 14th Dalai Lama.

  8. Unique??? • School distinguish 6 levels of tantric teachings; in other schools, 4 levels are common • They recite Guru Rinpochey’s prayers • The innermost tantras are for only this school • Retire into retreat for 3 years and 3 months • Tibetans are the first to translate Buddhist scriptures and writings

  9. 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

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