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'''This is part 2 of the teachings on the Uttaratantra Shastra.'''
'''This is part 2 of the teachings on the Uttaratantra Shastra.'''
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* ''Teaching of 29-Jan-2009:'' The analogies and the three natures of the element: dharmakaya, suchness, gotra. <br>'''online:''' [http://www.rigpawiki.org/Media/Audio/2009/20090129PH1030DP.mp3 20090129PH1030DP.mp3]<br>Mipham ''gsung 'bum'' p.427-431, verses 143-151.
* ''Teaching of 29-Jan-2009:'' The analogies and the three natures of the element: dharmakaya, suchness, gotra. <br>'''online:''' [http://www.rigpawiki.org/Media/Audio/2009/20090129PH1030DP.mp3 20090129PH1030DP.mp3]<br>Mipham ''gsung 'bum'' p.427-431, verses 143-151.


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3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3.3 The analogies for affinity and their meanings
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3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3.3.1 The two affinities and their analogies {trn 323}
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3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3.3.2 How the three kayas are attained through them
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3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3.3.3 These combined with the analogies
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3.2.2.2.1.6 How the meaning taught is realized through faith
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3.2.2.2.1.7 Introducing emptiness, which is to be realised
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3.2.2.2.1.8 The reasons for explaining these topics
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3.2.2.2.1.8.1 Brief summary using a question and answer
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3.2.2.2.1.8.1.1 The question
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3.2.2.2.1.8.1.2 Its answer
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3.2.2.2.1.8.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.1.8.2.1 The intention behind emptiness being taught in other teachings
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3.2.2.2.1.8.2.2 The benefits of teaching the dharmadhatu in this Continuum
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3.2.2.2.1.8.2.2.1 The dharmadhatu was taught in order that the faults should be discarded
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3.2.2.2.1.8.2.2.2 How the faults arise
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3.2.2.2.1.8.2.2.3 How the benefits of discarding the mistakes are obtained
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3.2.2.2.2 Enlightenment, which is the essential nature of the realisation<br>
3.2.2.2.2.1 Enlightenment the essence of what is realized when that element is free of all obscurations: the different topics to be explained
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3.2.2.2.2.2 A brief synopsis of how they are explained
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3.2.2.2.2.3 Combining them in a detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1 The cause: the essential nature that attains purity/brings the attainment of purity
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1.1 Brief summary
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1.2.1 The essential nature, the twofold purity
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1.2.1.1 The main subject
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1.2.1.2 The particularities
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1.2.1.2.1 The particularity of its natural luminosity
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1.2.1.2.2 The particularity of its freedom from adventitious defilements
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3.2.2.2.2.3.1.2.2 The cause, the primordial wisdom that brings attainment
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3.2.2.2.2.3.2 The result: freedom from defilements
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3.2.2.2.2.3.2.1 Brief account of the defilements, with analogies
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3.2.2.2.2.3.2.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.2.2.1 The two kayas arise from the two primordial wisdoms
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3.2.2.2.2.3.2.2.2 The two benefits are accomplished by discarding the three poisons
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3.2.2.2.2.3.2.2.3 The essence is attained by the two defilements being purified
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3.2.2.2.2.3.3 The action/function: ones own and others' benefit<br>
3.2.2.2.2.3.3.1 Brief account of how the two benefits are accomplished
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3.2.2.2.2.3.3.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.3.2.1 General introduction to how both benefits are accomplished
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3.2.2.2.2.3.3.2.2 Particular explanation of perfect benefit for oneself
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3.2.2.2.2.3.3.2.3 Particular explanation of perfect benefit for others
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4 Possession: the support of the former, the qualities
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.1 Brief account listing the terms
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.1 What possesses the qualities
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2 Defining the qualities possessed
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2.1 Detailed explanation of the reasons for it being profound
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2.1.1 General introduction to how it is inconceivable
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2.1.2 Detailed explanation of that particular point
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2.1.3 The reasons combined with an analogy
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2.2 Explanation of the reasons for the other qualities
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2.2.1 The qualities of being unchanging
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2.2.2 The qualities of elimination and realization
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3.2.2.2.2.3.4.2.2.2.3 The qualities of purity
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5 Occurrence/implementation: divided into the three kayas
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.1 Brief list of their definitions
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.1.1 The svabhavakikaya's five characteristic features and qualities
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.1.2 The sambhogakaya's five particularities
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.1.3 The nirmanakaya's three features
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2 Detailed explanation of their meanings
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.1 Their nomenclature as a whole
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2 Presentation of their characteristic features
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.1 Presentation of the svabhavikakaya
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.1.1 Brief summary of its characteristic features and qualities
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.1.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.1.2.1 Detailed explanation of its characteristic features
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.1.2.2 Detailed explanation of its qualities
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.2 Presentation of the samboghakaya
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.2.1 Detailed presentation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.2.2 A further summary
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.2.3 In particular, how it appears according to circumstances
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.3 Presentation of the nirmanakya
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.3.1 The supreme nirmanakaya manifests the twelve acts
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.3.2 Their function is progressively to guide beings to be trained
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.3.2.1 Bringing ordinary people to the Lesser Vehicle
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.3.2.2 How those of the Lesser Vehicle are matured with the Greater Vehicle
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.2.3.2.3 How those of the Greater Vehicle are joined to complete liberation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.3 Summary of their meaning
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.3.1 Summarizing them into three related to their reasons
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3.2.2.2.2.3.5.2.3.2 Summarizing them into two related to to their actual nature
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3.2.2.2.2.3.6 Permanence: the duration of those
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3.2.2.2.2.3.6.1 Brief explanation of the reasons for permanence
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3.2.2.2.2.3.6.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.6.2.1 The reasons why the rupakaya is permanent
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3.2.2.2.2.3.6.2.2 The reasons why the dharmakaya is permanent
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3.2.2.2.2.3.6.2.3 A summary of their meaning
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3.2.2.2.2.3.7 Inconceivability: their true nature
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3.2.2.2.2.3.7.1 Brief introduction {471}
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3.2.2.2.2.3.7.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.2.3.7.2.1 Explanation of the reasons as a sequence'
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3.2.2.2.2.3.7.2.2 Concise explanation related to the two kayas
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3.2.2.2.2.3.7.2.3 How the qualities are inconceivable
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3.2.2.2.3 The Qualities, which are the branches of the realisation {tara 376}
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3.2.2.2.3.1 Listing and classifying them with reference to the two kayas
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3.2.2.2.3.1.1 Classification of the kayas and qualities
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3.2.2.2.3.1.2 Classification of each individually
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3.2.2.2.3.2 Establishing the qualities thus classified
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3.2.2.2.3.2.1 Concise summary combining analogies and meanings
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2 Detailed explanation presenting each individually{475}
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1 Qualities present as the result of elimination in the absolute dharmakaya of benefit for
oneself
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.1 The ten strengths
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.1.1 Explanation of the meaning to be illustrated
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.1.2 Authentifying them by illustration using analogies
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.2 The four fearlessnesses
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.2.1 Identifying their ultimate nature
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.2.1.1 Their nature
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.2.1.2 Their function
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.2.2 Authentifying them with an analogy
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3 The eighteen distinct features
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1 Explanation of the meaning itself
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1.1 The eighteen, one by one
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1.1.1 List and detailed explanation: the four categories
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1.1.1.1 Six subsumed under behaviour {as 240}
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1.1.1.2 Six subsumed under realization
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1.1.1.3 Three subsumed under actions
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1.1.1.4 Three subsumed under wisdom
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1.1.2 Summary and additional points
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.1.2 Recapitulation, their function and how they are attained
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.1.3.2 Combined with analogies
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.2 Qualities present as the result of maturation in the relative rupakaya of benefit for others
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.2.1 The different signs, which are to be illustrated
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3.2.2.2.3.2.2.2.2 Summary combined with the analogy that illustrates them
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3.2.2.2.3.2.3 Understood from the scriptures in which they are taught
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4 Further summary of analogies and meanings
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.1 The general correspondences between the analogies and what they illustrate
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2 Explanation of each combination
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1 The qualities of the dharmakaya, results of elimination
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1 Externally, how the analogies illustrate
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1.1 How the strengths are illustrated by a vajra
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1.1.1 How the illustrations apply individually to each group
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1.1.2 How the illustrations apply in common
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1.2 How the fearlessnesses are illustrated by a lion
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1.2.1 Brief introduction
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1.2.2 Explanation
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.1.3 How the distinct features are illustrated by space
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.1.2 Collectively, how they are indivisible
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.2 The qualities of the rupakaya, results of maturation
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.2.1 How all the signs are present in the two kayas
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3.2.2.2.3.2.4.2.2.2 How the rupakaya is illustrated by the analogy of the moon
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3.2.2.2.4 The Activity, which is what brings about realisation
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3.2.2.2.4.1 Explaining that it is spontaneous and uninterrupted
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3.2.2.2.4.1.1 Brief introduction
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3.2.2.2.4.1.1.1 It is spontaneous
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3.2.2.2.4.1.1.2 It is uninterrupted
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3.2.2.2.4.1.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.4.1.2.1 It is spontaneous
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3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2 It is uninterrupted
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3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.1 Presentation of the differentiating terms
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3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.2 Explanation of the essence of their meaning
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3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.3 How these are illustrated through analogies
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3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.4 Detailed explanation of the analogies and their meaning
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3.2.2.2.4.1.2.2.5 Summarising how it is uninterrupted
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3.2.2.2.4.2 Confirming that through analogies
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3.2.2.2.4.2.1 Synopsis of the different analogies
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2 Explanation of each combined with its meaning
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1 How he manifests emanations: the Indra analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1 Although no thought is involved he acts for others' benefit {503}
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1 The illustrating analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1.1 The appearance of the reflection on the pure ground
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1.2 People's application of virtuous actions
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1.3 Through those virtuous actions they attain the desired state
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.1.4 Without any effort the goal is brought about
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2 The meaning that it illustrates
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2.1 In pure minds it is perceived as the rupakaya
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2.2 The desired state is thereby accomplished
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2.3 Although it makes no effort its goal comes about
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.1.2.4 Gradually the ultimate, the dharmakaya, is reached
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.2 Explanation relating these together
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.1.3 As a summary, how he is not born and does not cease to exist
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2 How he speaks his instructions: the analogy of the sound of the drum {509}
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1 The sublime Dharma is taught like the drum of the gods
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.1 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.1.1 It happens without effort
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.1.2 It arises from their actions
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.1.3 How it brings about peace
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.1.2 Summary
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.2 Its specific superiority compared to the analogies
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.2.1 Summary
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.2.2 Detailed explanation
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.2.3 How its occurrence depends on circumstances
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3 How his wisdom and love are omnipresent: the clouds analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.1 Corresponding to the increasing of crops {514}
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.1.1 Summary of how it is without effort
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.1.2 Explanation through how it occurs because of circumstances
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.2 Corresponding to the changes brought about by the vessel
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.2.1 The analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.2.2 Its meaning
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.3 Corresponding to the regardlessness
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.3.1 Summary by means of three analogies
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.3.2 Detailed explanation of their meaning
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.3.3 How the activity is implemented regardless
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.3.4 Corresponding to the extinguishing of fires
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.4 How he performs illusions: the Brahma analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.5 How he radiates primordial wisdom: the sun analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.6 The secret of his mind: the precious jewel analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.7 The secret of his speech: the echo analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.8 The secret of his body: the space analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.2.9 How he implements his compassion: the earth analogy
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3.2.2.2.4.2.3 Summary of the meaning while expressing the need
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3.2.2.2.4.2.4 Further summary and particular explanation
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3.2.2.3 Their benefits
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3.3  The conclusion, things to be done to perfectly close this teaching
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4  About the excellent translation of this subject
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This is part 2 of the teachings on the Uttaratantra Shastra.

We are at the fourth vajra point, Buddha nature, within a detailed explanation of the ten attributes of the element (khams):

3.2.2.2.1.3.2 The result accomplished by action
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.1 Teaching common to both what is to be attained and what attains it
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.2 Detailed explanations of the nature of each individually
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.1 The result that is to be attained
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.1.1 How the opposites, which are to be abandoned, are abandoned
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.1.2 How, by abandoning these, the four results are obtained
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.1.3 How, by abandoning them, liberation from the two extremes is attained
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.2 The action that attains it
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.2.1 If there were no dharmadhatu, there would be no idea of rejecting samsara and adopting nirvana
3.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.2.2 The action of the affinity being present is that the faults and qualities are understood
3.2.2.2.1.3.3 How they are endowed with all the qualities
3.2.2.2.1.3.3.1 Teaching common to possession of qualities of both cause and result

  • Teaching of 17-Jan-2009: The four Qualities, the four Obscurations and their Antidotes
    online: 20090117PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.386-391, verses 34-42.

3.2.2.2.1.3.3.2 Explanation of the nature of each
3.2.2.2.1.3.3.2.1 Possessing the cause qualities
3.2.2.2.1.3.3.2.2 Possessing the result qualities
3.2.2.2.1.3.4 Its implementation , which is different according to the individual
3.2.2.2.1.3.4.1 How it was taught through its implementation by the three kinds of individual
3.2.2.2.1.3.4.2 How it is progressively purified in those three kinds of individual
3.2.2.2.1.3.5 The phases merely nominally distinct
3.2.2.2.1.3.5.1 How the three phases are named
3.2.2.2.1.3.5.2 How all three are what is defined by the six points
3.2.2.2.1.3.6 It is omnipresent, like space
3.2.2.2.1.3.6.1 How the non-conceptual state pervades everything
3.2.2.2.1.3.6.2 How its general characteristic is indivisible
3.2.2.2.1.3.7 It is forever unchanging
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.1 Showing the phases to be unchanging
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2 Detailed explanation of how this is so
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1 There is no change in the phase of impurity
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1 .How it is unchanging like space
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.1 Brief teaching
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2 Detailed explanation
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2.1 How phenomena apparently arise and perish
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2.2 The absolute nature does not perish
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2.3 Detailed explanation of the true nature
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2.3.1 The analogy

  • Teaching of 18-Jan-2009: Result, Endowment and Entrance According to Different Types of Individuals
    online: 20090118PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.391-396, verses 43-55.

3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2.3.2 What it illustrates
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2.3.3 How the two are related
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2.4 How adventitious samsara changes
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.2.5 How its nature is unchanging
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.1.3 Summary of these five sections
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.2 Particular explanation
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.2.1 It is unchanging, devoid of arising and perishing
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.1.2.2 Changingness is like the three fires
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2 It is unchanging in the phase of impurity and purity
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1 The main subject: it is not changed by birth and so forth
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.1 How the unchanging appears to change
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.2 Detailed explanation of that point
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.2.1 They are unchanged by the conditioning causes of suffering
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.2.2 They appear to change by the power of compassion

  • Teaching of 20-Jan-2009: The element is unchanging like space.
    online: 20090120PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.396-400, verses 56-68.

3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.3 Identifying the qualities of the bodhisattvas
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.3.1 The qualities of those who have given birth to bodhicitta
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.3.2 The qualities of those who have undertaken the sublime action
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.3.3 The qualities of those who have attained the irreversible level
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.3.4 The qualities of those who are in the last life
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.2.1.3.5 The differences in terms of the accomplishment of the two goals
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.3 It is unchanging in the phase of utterly complete purity
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.3.1 A concise teaching on how it is unchanging
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.3.2 A detailed explanation of those aspects
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.3.2.1 A Brief Presentation
3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.3.2.2 A Detailed Explanation

  • Teaching of 21-Jan-2009: The qualities of the bodhisattvas on the different bhumis.
    online: 20090121PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.400-405, verses 69-82.

3.2.2.2.1.3.7.2.3.2.3 A summary
3.2.2.2.1.3.8 Its qualities are inseparable from it
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.1 Brief account using the terms
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2 Detailed explanation
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.1 Detailed explanation of the synonyms
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.1.1 It is taught using four terms as there are four meanings
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.1.2 Explanation combining them with their meanings
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.2 Detailed explanation of the essence of the topic
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.2.1 Detailed explanation of their not being two things
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.2.2 Detailed explanation of liberation and nirvana
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.3 Analogies to make it certain
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.3.1 The analogy of the painting

  • Teaching of 22-Jan-2009: It's qualities are inseparable from it.
    online: 20090122PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.405-410, verses 83-95.

3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.3.2 The analogy of the sun
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.3.2.1 Four corresponding qualities are like the sun
3.2.2.2.1.3.8.2.3.2.2 There is no nirvana apart from buddhahood
3.2.2.2.1.4 The aspects that have been explained summarized and linked with what follows
3.2.2.2.1.5 Explanation of the analogies as links
3.2.2.2.1.5.1 How defilement and essence are related by their correspondence in common
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.1 How the dhatu is omnipresent in beings
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.1.1 Brief introduction
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.1.2 Analogies and their meanings combined
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2 Detailed explanation of the analogies for that and their meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.1 The buddha in the decaying lotus
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.1.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.1.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.1.3 Analogy and meaning combined
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.2 The honey and the bees
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.2.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.2.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.2.3 Analogy and meaning combined

  • Teaching of 24-Jan-2009: Buddha-nature analogies: The buddha in a decaying lotus, the honey and the bees.
    online: 20090124PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.410-415, verses 86-107.

3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.3 The kernel in the husk
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.3.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.3.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.3.3 Analogy and meaning combined
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.4 The gold in filth
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.4.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.4.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.4.3 Analogy and meaning combined
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.5 The treasure under the earth
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.5.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.5.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.5.3 Analogy and meaning combined
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.6 The sprout in a tiny seed
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.6.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.6.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.6.3 Analogy and meaning combined

  • Teaching of 25-Jan-2009: Buddha-nature analogies: kernel in the husk, gold in filth, the treasure under the earth, the sprout in a tiny seed.
    online: 20090125PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.415-419, verses 108-120.

3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.7 The conqueror's statue in a ragged cloth
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.7.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.7.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.7.3 Analogy and meaning combined
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.8 The ruler in the womb
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.8.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.8.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.8.3 Analogy and meaning combined
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.9 The golden statue in clay
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.9.1 The analogy
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.9.2 The meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.1.2.9.3 Analogy and meaning combined

  • Teaching of 27-Jan-2009: Analogies: the conqueror's statue in a ragged cloth, the ruler in the womb, the golden statue in clay.
    online: 20090127PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.419-424, verses 121-132.

3.2.2.2.1.5.1.3 Summary and how this is so without beginning
3.2.2.2.1.5.2 How defilement and essence are related by their correspondence individually
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.1 How the defilements in particular are symbolized
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.1.1 Classification of the obscuring defilements
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.1.2 How they obscure the dharmadhatu
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.1.3 Detailed explanation of each analogy and its meaning

  • Teaching of 28-Jan-2009: Relating the analogies with defilements, discards and stages on the path.
    online: 20090128PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.424-427, verses 133-142.

3.2.2.2.1.5.2.1.4 Additional summary of the general meaning
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2 How the nature, the dharmadhatu, is symbolized
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.1 A brief introduction to the three properties symbolised by the nine analogies
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.2 Their individual definitions
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3 Detailed explanation of the nature of those distinctions
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3.1 The analogies for the dharmakaya and their meanings
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3.1.1 The two aspects of dharmakaya
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3.1.2 How these are related to the analogies
3.2.2.2.1.5.2.2.3.2 The analogy for suchness and its meaning

  • Teaching of 29-Jan-2009: The analogies and the three natures of the element: dharmakaya, suchness, gotra.
    online: 20090129PH1030DP.mp3
    Mipham gsung 'bum p.427-431, verses 143-151.
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