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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. | 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 | Takdrols can also be placed on a deceased person's body after death—and either buried or burned with the body—in order to help alleviate their suffering during the [[bardo]]. | ||
==Alternative Lists== | ==Alternative Lists== | ||
*liberation by touching (Tib. ''regdröl'') is sometimes added to the list, making six methods that lead to liberation . | *liberation by touching (Tib. ''regdröl'') is sometimes added to the list, making six methods that lead to liberation. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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*Endnotes to ''Dzogchen: The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection'', by The Dalai Lama, page 231—Information kindly given by [[Tulku Thondup Rinpoche]]. | *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 | *Songtsen: Kyabje [[Kangyur Rinpoche]]’s Tagdröl yantra | ||
==Oral Teachings Given to the [[About Rigpa|Rigpa]] Sangha== | |||
*[[Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche]], [[Dzogchen Beara]], 18 May 2009 | |||
[[Category:Key Terms]] | [[Category:Key Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 12:12, 10 June 2012
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; Wyl. mthong grol);
- 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 person's 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
Oral Teachings Given to the Rigpa Sangha
- Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche, Dzogchen Beara, 18 May 2009