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'''Takdrol''' ([[Wyl.]] ''btags grol'') is one of the “five methods that lead to liberation without the need for meditation”. These are sometimes given as: | '''Takdrol''' ([[Wyl.]] ''btags grol'') is one of the “five methods that lead to liberation without the need for meditation”. These are sometimes given as: | ||
*liberation through seeing ([[chakra]]s); | *liberation through seeing ([[chakra]]s) (Tib. ''tongdrol''); | ||
*liberation on hearing ([[mantra]]); | *liberation on hearing ([[mantra]]) (Tib. ''tödrol''); | ||
*liberation by tasting ([[amrita]]); | *liberation by tasting ([[amrita]]) (Tib. ''nyongdrol''); | ||
*liberation by touch ([[mudra]] | *liberation by touch<ref>or 'wearing'</ref> ([[mudra]]) (Tib. ''takdrol''); and | ||
*liberation by recollection or thinking ([[phowa]]). | *liberation by recollection or thinking ([[phowa]]) (Tib. ''drendrol''). | ||
Numerous kinds of takdrol exist: many are mantras in diagrams related to the [[Dzogchen]] teachings, and others belong to the [[tantra]]s. The takdrol can form part of a more detailed [[empowerment]], or it can be given independently as a simple empowerment on its own. Sometimes a text of a tantra is used as a takdrol and worn, for example, in a locket on the top of the head. ( | Numerous kinds of takdrol exist: many are mantras in diagrams (Skt. ''yantra'') related to the [[Dzogchen]] teachings, and others belong to the [[tantra]]s. The takdrol can form part of a more detailed [[empowerment]], or it can be given independently as a simple empowerment on its own. Sometimes a text of a tantra is used as a takdrol and worn, for example, in a locket on the top of the head. | ||
Takdrols can also be placed on a deceased persons’ body after death—and either buried or burned with the body—in order to help alleviate their suffering during the [[bardo]]. | |||
==Alternative Lists== | |||
*liberation by touching (Tib. ''regdröl'') is sometimes added to the list, making six methods that lead to liberation . | |||
==Notes== | |||
<small><references/></small> | |||
==Sources== | |||
*Endnotes to ''Dzogchen: The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection'', by The Dalai Lama, page 231—Information kindly given by [[Tulku Thondup Rinpoche]]. | |||
*Songtsen: Kyabje [[Kangyur Rinpoche]]’s Tagdröl yantra | |||
[[Category:Key Terms]] | [[Category:Key Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 01:01, 18 December 2009
Takdrol (Wyl. btags grol) is one of the “five methods that lead to liberation without the need for meditation”. These are sometimes given as:
- liberation through seeing (chakras) (Tib. tongdrol);
- liberation on hearing (mantra) (Tib. tödrol);
- liberation by tasting (amrita) (Tib. nyongdrol);
- liberation by touch[1] (mudra) (Tib. takdrol); and
- liberation by recollection or thinking (phowa) (Tib. drendrol).
Numerous kinds of takdrol exist: many are mantras in diagrams (Skt. yantra) related to the Dzogchen teachings, and others belong to the tantras. The takdrol can form part of a more detailed empowerment, or it can be given independently as a simple empowerment on its own. Sometimes a text of a tantra is used as a takdrol and worn, for example, in a locket on the top of the head.
Takdrols can also be placed on a deceased persons’ body after death—and either buried or burned with the body—in order to help alleviate their suffering during the bardo.
Alternative Lists
- liberation by touching (Tib. regdröl) is sometimes added to the list, making six methods that lead to liberation .
Notes
- ↑ or 'wearing'
Sources
- Endnotes to Dzogchen: The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection, by The Dalai Lama, page 231—Information kindly given by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche.
- Songtsen: Kyabje Kangyur Rinpoche’s Tagdröl yantra