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Padmasambhava (eighth century C.E.) (Sanskrit for "Lotus-born") was a Buddhist Master who helped transmit Buddhism to Tibet during the eighth century, Also known as Guru Rinpoche ("Precious Master"),
Padmasambhava was born in a miraculous way as an eight year old child appearing in a lotus flower floating on top of Lake Dhanakosha, near the present day India-Pakistan border. It is said that his special nature was recognized by the local king, Indrabodhi, who married Padmasambhava to one of his daughters (Mandarava) who developed into realized practitioner of tantric Buddhism. Many Tibetan thangkas and paintings show Padmasambhava engaged in tantric practices with Mandarava and his other consort, Yeshe Tsogyal of Tibet.
Like Siddhartha Gautama, Padmasambhava was raised as a prince in the court of his father (though in this case, adopted father). Also like Siddhartha, Padmasambhva's father forbade him from seeking a religious life. It is said that Padmasambhava accidentally stabbed the son of one of the king's ministers, releasing the man from the bonds of reincarnation though his skill in yogic powers. However, for this action he was banished from the court and freely chose to live in a cemetery district. Again mirroring the biography of Gautama, Padmasambhava would leave his wife in order to spread the dharma
Teachings
Padmasambhava was not content to pass on Buddhist teachings as he knew them: that is, in their institutionalized form. He was critical of his contemporaries and saw the Buddhist movements of his time as imperfect. Padmasambhava focused on his own experiences, and in his works he cites his own deepest insights into the nature of reality. His teachings were somewhat unique as he blended the idea of reincarnation with an understanding of the cosmos divided into three realms—a realm of the divine, a realm of the humans, and a realm of the demonic. His understanding of the demonic realm of the cosmos corresponded to the base level of the human psyche, progressing to more developed heights in the human and divine realm. Though the idea of a tripartite cosmos was not new in Buddhism (and thus Padmasambhava's teachings did not contradict popular Buddhist thought), his unique application of the cosmos in Buddhist psychology was a novel approach to understanding and explaining the mind.
In exile, it is said that Padmasambhava perfected his knowledge of Buddhist teachings, and developed the power to transcend the cycle of birth and death, transiting various heavens and hells, and eventually freeing himself of the cycle samsara. He would eventually return to his father's court a great spiritual teacher.
Padmasambhava's ability to memorize and comprehend esoteric texts in a single hearing established his reputation as a master above all others. His fame became known to Trisong Detson, the king of Tibet (circa 740-798 C.E.), whose kingdom was beset by evil mountain deities, common to the indigenous Tibetan religion Bön. It is said that these powerful beings had already driven away one Buddhist teacher from the West named Śāntaraksita. The king invited Padmasambhava to Tibet where it is claimed that he used his tantric and meditative powers to subdue the evil deities he encountered along the way.
Mantra by
Lama Tenzin Sangpo- Margot Reisinger
#tibetanhealingmantra
#buddhistmantra
Padmasambhava (eighth century C.E.) (Sanskrit for "Lotus-born") was a Buddhist Master who helped transmit Buddhism to Tibet during the eighth century, Also known as Guru Rinpoche ("Precious Master"),
Padmasambhava was born in a miraculous way as an eight year old child appearing in a lotus flower floating on top of Lake Dhanakosha, near the present day India-Pakistan border. It is said that his special nature was recognized by the local king, Indrabodhi, who married Padmasambhava to one of his daughters (Mandarava) who developed into realized practitioner of tantric Buddhism. Many Tibetan thangkas and paintings show Padmasambhava engaged in tantric practices with Mandarava and his other consort, Yeshe Tsogyal of Tibet.
Like Siddhartha Gautama, Padmasambhava was raised as a prince in the court of his father (though in this case, adopted father). Also like Siddhartha, Padmasambhva's father forbade him from seeking a religious life. It is said that Padmasambhava accidentally stabbed the son of one of the king's ministers, releasing the man from the bonds of reincarnation though his skill in yogic powers. However, for this action he was banished from the court and freely chose to live in a cemetery district. Again mirroring the biography of Gautama, Padmasambhava would leave his wife in order to spread the dharma
Teachings
Padmasambhava was not content to pass on Buddhist teachings as he knew them: that is, in their institutionalized form. He was critical of his contemporaries and saw the Buddhist movements of his time as imperfect. Padmasambhava focused on his own experiences, and in his works he cites his own deepest insights into the nature of reality. His teachings were somewhat unique as he blended the idea of reincarnation with an understanding of the cosmos divided into three realms—a realm of the divine, a realm of the humans, and a realm of the demonic. His understanding of the demonic realm of the cosmos corresponded to the base level of the human psyche, progressing to more developed heights in the human and divine realm. Though the idea of a tripartite cosmos was not new in Buddhism (and thus Padmasambhava's teachings did not contradict popular Buddhist thought), his unique application of the cosmos in Buddhist psychology was a novel approach to understanding and explaining the mind.
In exile, it is said that Padmasambhava perfected his knowledge of Buddhist teachings, and developed the power to transcend the cycle of birth and death, transiting various heavens and hells, and eventually freeing himself of the cycle samsara. He would eventually return to his father's court a great spiritual teacher.
Padmasambhava's ability to memorize and comprehend esoteric texts in a single hearing established his reputation as a master above all others. His fame became known to Trisong Detson, the king of Tibet (circa 740-798 C.E.), whose kingdom was beset by evil mountain deities, common to the indigenous Tibetan religion Bön. It is said that these powerful beings had already driven away one Buddhist teacher from the West named Śāntaraksita. The king invited Padmasambhava to Tibet where it is claimed that he used his tantric and meditative powers to subdue the evil deities he encountered along the way.
Mantra by
Lama Tenzin Sangpo- Margot Reisinger
#tibetanhealingmantra
#buddhistmantra
