Shedra 2009 Teachings on Mipham Rinpoche's commentary on the Uttaratantra Shastra - Part 4

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This is part 4 of the teachings on the Uttaratantra Shastra.

3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1.3 How the distinct features are illustrated by space
3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.2 Collectively, how they are indivisible
3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.2 The qualities of the rupakaya, results of maturation
3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.2.1 How all the signs are present in the two kayas
3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.2.2 How the rupakaya is illustrated by the analogy of the moon

The Seventh Vajra Point: Activity

3.2.2.2.4 The Activity, which is what brings about realisation
3.2.2.2.4.1 Explaining that it is spontaneous and uninterrupted
3.2.2.2.4.1.1 Brief introduction
3.2.2.2.4.1.1.1 It is spontaneous
3.2.2.2.4.1.1.2 It is uninterrupted
3.2.2.2.4.1.2 Detailed explanation
3.2.2.2.4.1.2.1 It is spontaneous
3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2 It is uninterrupted
3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.1 Presentation of the differentiating terms
3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.2 Explanation of the essence of their meaning

• Teaching of 17-Feb-2009: The seventh vajra point.
  online: 20090217PH1030DP.mp3
  Mipham gsung 'bum p.494-500, verses 279-290.

3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.3 How these are illustrated through analogies
3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.4 Detailed explanation of the analogies and their meaning
3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.5 Summarising how it is uninterrupted
3.2.2.2.4.2 Confirming that through analogies
3.2.2.2.4.2.1 Synopsis of the different analogies
3.2.2.2.4.2.2 Explanation of each combined with its meaning
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1 How he manifests emanations: the Indra analogy
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1 Although no thought is involved he acts for others' benefit
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1 The illustrating analogy
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1.1 The appearance of the reflection on the pure ground
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1.2 People's application of virtuous actions
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1.3 Through those virtuous actions they attain the desired state
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1.4 Without any effort the goal is brought about
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2 The meaning that it illustrates
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2.1 In pure minds it is perceived as the rupakaya

• Teaching of 18-Feb-2009: The analogy of Indra.
  online: 20090218PH1030DP.mp3
  Mipham gsung 'bum p.500-505, verses 291-305.

3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2.2 The desired state is thereby accomplished
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2.3 Although it makes no effort its goal comes about
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2.4 Gradually the ultimate, the dharmakaya, is reached
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.2 Explanation relating these together
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.3 As a summary, how he is not born and does not cease to exist
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2 How he speaks his instructions: the analogy of the sound of the drum
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1 The sublime Dharma is taught like the drum of the gods
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.1 Detailed explanation
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.1.1 It happens without effort
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.1.2 It arises from their actions
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.1.3 How it brings about peace
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.2 Summary

• Teaching of 19-Feb-2009: The analogy of the drum.
  online: 20090219PH1030DP.mp3
  Mipham gsung 'bum p.505-511, verses 306-319.

3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.2 Its specific superiority compared to the analogies
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.2.1 Summary
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.2.2 Detailed explanation
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.3 How its occurrence depends on circumstances
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3 How his wisdom and love are omnipresent: the clouds analogy
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.1 Corresponding to the increasing of crops
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.1.1 Summary of how it is without effort
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.1.2 Explanation through how it occurs because of circumstances
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.2 Corresponding to the changes brought about by the vessel
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.2.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.2.2 Its meaning
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.3 Corresponding to the regardlessness
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.3.1 Summary by means of three analogies
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.3.2 Detailed explanation of their meaning
3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.3.3 How the activity is implemented regardless

• Teaching of 20-Feb-2009: The analogy of the clouds.
  online: 20090220PH1030DP.mp3
  Mipham gsung 'bum p.511-517, verses 320-334.

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