Introduction to Buddhism

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Tantric Buddhism


The Origin of Tantra=The Origin of Hinduism
Saivism and Vaisnavism Religious practices of Dravidians
Vadic Religion which is originated in Ancient Near East

Vedic Religion merged with Vaisinava and Sahiva Religion
Tantric Buddhism is influence from Saivism

Saivism is centered on the worship of Siva as the theLord of Universe
Siva is the creator, maintainer and destroyer of the Universie. He is the Lord of dance. Lord of time. Lord of action and Inaction
Saiva has consorts, Uma, Kali, Sati, Parvati, Chandi, Durga
Sacred Union of the Two

Sri Yantra
Yantra is the instrument of, curb, subdue, rule and control.

Vajra Yana
Tathata as it is. The instrument to bring forth as it is
The vehicle of the Irresistible Thunderbolt
Vajra= admantine

The sexual orientation
Shakti /Shakta Male vs female the sexual univon
The love is leading to the power or destruction The love and war are deeply connected.
Linga and yoni jewel and lotus om mani padme hum
Lotus becomes symbol of nirvana, prjna, vijnana

Read Conze p. 177

Mandala manifestation 1. Grabha-dhattu-mandala
2. Vajra-dhattu-mandala


 


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