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The vehicle of '''anuyoga''', or ‘following yoga’, is so-called because it mainly teaches the path of passionately pursuing (or ‘following’) [[wisdom]], in the realization that all phenomena are the creative expression of the indivisible unity of [[absolute space]] and [[primordial wisdom]]. | The vehicle of '''Anuyoga''' (Skt.; [[Wyl.]] ''rJes su rnal 'bjor'' or ''lung anuyoga'i theg pa''), or ‘following yoga’, is so-called because it mainly teaches the path of passionately pursuing (or ‘following’) [[wisdom]], in the realization that all phenomena are the creative expression of the indivisible unity of [[absolute space]] and [[primordial wisdom]]. | ||
===Entry Point=== | ===Entry Point=== | ||
One’s mind is matured through the thirty-six [[empowerment]]s in which the four rivers—outer, inner, accomplishing and secret—are complete, and one keeps the [[samaya]]s as described in the texts. | One’s mind is matured through the thirty-six [[empowerment]]s in which the four rivers—outer, inner, accomplishing and secret—are complete, and one keeps the [[samaya]]s as described in the texts. | ||
===View=== | ===View=== | ||
Through logical reasoning one determines that which is to be known, the fact that all phenomena are characterized as being the [[three mandalas]] in their fundamental nature, and realizes that this is so. | Through logical reasoning one determines that which is to be known, the fact that all phenomena are characterized as being the [[three mandalas]] in their fundamental nature, and realizes that this is so. | ||
===Meditation=== | ===Meditation=== | ||
Meditation practice here consists of two paths. On the [[path of liberation]] one practises the non-conceptual [[samadhi]] of simply resting in a state that accords with the essence of reality itself, and the conceptual samadhi of deity practice, in which one visualizes the [[mandala]] of supporting palace and supported deities simply by reciting the [[mantra]] of generation. On the [[path of skilful means]] one generates the wisdom of bliss and emptiness through the practices of the upper and lower gateways. | Meditation practice here consists of two paths. On the [[path of liberation]] one practises the non-conceptual [[samadhi]] of simply resting in a state that accords with the essence of reality itself, and the conceptual samadhi of deity practice, in which one visualizes the [[mandala]] of supporting palace and supported deities simply by reciting the [[mantra]] of generation. On the [[path of skilful means]] one generates the wisdom of bliss and emptiness through the practices of the upper and lower gateways. | ||
===Conduct=== | ===Conduct=== | ||
One practises the conduct that is beyond adopting or abandoning in the recognition that all perceptions are but the display of the wisdom of great bliss. | One practises the conduct that is beyond adopting or abandoning in the recognition that all perceptions are but the display of the wisdom of great bliss. | ||
===Results=== | ===Results=== | ||
At the culmination of Anuyoga’s own uncommon [[five yogas]], which are essentially its five paths, and the [[Ten Stages according to Anuyoga|ten stages]] that are included within these five, one attains the level of [[Samantabhadra]]. | At the culmination of Anuyoga’s own uncommon [[five yogas]], which are essentially its five paths, and the [[Ten Stages according to Anuyoga|ten stages]] that are included within these five, one attains the level of [[Samantabhadra]]. | ||
[[Category:Key Terms]] | [[Category:Key Terms]] | ||
[[Category:Nine Yanas]] | [[Category:Nine Yanas]] | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 23 May 2009
The vehicle of Anuyoga (Skt.; Wyl. rJes su rnal 'bjor or lung anuyoga'i theg pa), or ‘following yoga’, is so-called because it mainly teaches the path of passionately pursuing (or ‘following’) wisdom, in the realization that all phenomena are the creative expression of the indivisible unity of absolute space and primordial wisdom.
Entry Point
One’s mind is matured through the thirty-six empowerments in which the four rivers—outer, inner, accomplishing and secret—are complete, and one keeps the samayas as described in the texts.
View
Through logical reasoning one determines that which is to be known, the fact that all phenomena are characterized as being the three mandalas in their fundamental nature, and realizes that this is so.
Meditation
Meditation practice here consists of two paths. On the path of liberation one practises the non-conceptual samadhi of simply resting in a state that accords with the essence of reality itself, and the conceptual samadhi of deity practice, in which one visualizes the mandala of supporting palace and supported deities simply by reciting the mantra of generation. On the path of skilful means one generates the wisdom of bliss and emptiness through the practices of the upper and lower gateways.
Conduct
One practises the conduct that is beyond adopting or abandoning in the recognition that all perceptions are but the display of the wisdom of great bliss.
Results
At the culmination of Anuyoga’s own uncommon five yogas, which are essentially its five paths, and the ten stages that are included within these five, one attains the level of Samantabhadra.