Seven vajra points

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Seven vajra points (Wyl. rdo rje gnas bdun) which are explained in the Uttaratantra Shastra. They are:

  1. Buddha (tib. sangye - sangs rgyas)
  2. Dharma (tib. chö - chos)
  3. Sangha (tib. gendün/tsokchok - dge 'dun/tshogs mchog)
  4. Buddha-nature (tib. kham/rig - khams/rigs) [lit. element/family or lineage]
  5. Enlightenment (tib. chang chub - byang chub)
  6. Qualities of Buddhahood (tib. yönten - yon tan)
  7. Buddha-activity (tib. trinle - phrin las)