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#[[approach]] (Tib. ''nyenpa'')
#[[approach]] (Tib. ''nyenpa'')

Revision as of 15:34, 22 May 2009

Four stages of approach and accomplishment

  1. approach (Tib. nyenpa)
  2. intimate or close approach
  3. accomplishment (Tib. drubpa)
  4. great accomplishment (Tib. drupchen)

These can be related to the four visualizations for mantra recitation.

Further Reading

  • A Guide to Vajrayana Practice for the Rigpa Sangha, Section 2. Kyérim, 'The Four Stages of Approach and Accomplishment' (based on teachings by Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche), The Tertön Sogyal Trust, 2006, pages 22-25.
  • Getse Mahapandita, Husks of Unity, translated in Deity, Mantra and Wisdom, Snow Lion, 2007, 'Types of Recitation', pages 134-138.