The preliminary explanation > Examples of previous practitioners who accomplished attainments through these instructions Flashcards
Who is Saraha?
One of the first Mahasiddhas. He attained the Pure Land of Keajra without abandoning his body.
Who is Nagarjuna?
He was one of Saraha’s disciples who attained enlightenment in one life.
Who is Shawari?
Shawari was a disciple of Nagarjuna. From the point of view of common appearance he was a hunter, but he received empowerment and teachings on Heruka from Nagarjuna and practised them sincerely at Mount Splendour, where he attained enlightenment.
Who is Luyipa?
Prince Luyipa was Shawari’s main disciple. On the 10th day of every month he used to go to a charnel ground to meditate.
Because Luyipa was a Heruka practitioner he came under the care of the Heroes and Heroines, and accomplished great results simply from tasting the piece of meat given to him by an emanation of Vajrayogini.
Who is Darikapa?
King Darikapa received empowerment and teachings on Heruka from Luyipa, who predicted that if Darikapa were to abandon his kingdom and apply great effort in the practice of Heruka and Varjayogini he would swiftly attain enlightenment.
Who is Dingkiwa?
One of King Darikapa’s ministers, Dingkiwa, also received empowerment and teachings on Heruka from Luyiipa, who predicted that he would meet a woman wine-seller who was an emanation of Vajrayogini.
Who is Ghantapa?
The first lineage holder of these instructions on Heruka body mandala is the great Yogi Ghantapa.
Who is Krishnapada?
Krishnapada received empowerment and teachings on Heruka from Mahasiddha Dzalandarapa.
Before he passed away he attained extraordinary miracle powers by relying upon the generation stage of Heruka.
What did the lineage gurus attain?
They all attained the union of Buddha Heruka through the practice of Heruka body mandala.
