Generating The Mandala And The Deities Of The Body Mandala > A Preliminary Explanation Flashcards
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What is the meaning of ‘mandala’?
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In general, ‘mandala’ means ‘celestial mansion’, but it sometimes also refers to the assembly of Deities, who are known as the ‘supported mandala’.
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What is the meaning of ‘sadhana’?
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‘Method for attainment’
- a ritual that is a method for accomplishing the in-front generation or the self-generation.
3
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Why is name ‘basis Heruka’ used?
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Because the gross and subtle parts of his body are the basis for accomplishing the mandala and Deities of the body mandala.
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What is a body mandala?
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An actual body mandala is a celestial mansion or assembly of Deities that is the nature of the parts of the purified body of a Deity, or Tantric enlightened being.
