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Exposition of the Kangyur Tantra Scripture (Toh 1910)
Background
The Tantra section of the Kangyur (Bka' 'gyur) is the collection of Vajrayana Tantric scriptures taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the exalted phases of his teaching activity. Scripture number Toh 1910 belongs to the Tantra section of the Kangyur, representing profound and secret teachings transmitted from the Buddha to disciples of suitable capacity who had received the consecration of the Dharma.
In the Vajrayana tradition, such esoteric scriptures are regarded as the supreme means of teaching, because they directly aim at the goal of attaining the state of Buddhahood in a single lifetime. Unlike the general Mahayana scriptures, the Tantra section emphasizes oriented practices (tantra practice), requiring the guidance of a guru of authentic lineage. Toh 1910 was translated from the original language (Sanskrit or Tibetan) into the Tibetan Buddhist Canon in order to preserve and disseminate this Dharma method.
Main Contents
Esoteric scriptures in the Kangyur often reveal the core elements of Tantric practice, including: (1) the theory of emptiness (sunyata) applied to visualization practice; (2) methods for transforming mind (citta) into awakened wisdom (jnana); (3) initiation (abhiseka) and protective vows (samaya) that a practitioner must uphold.
The esoteric scripture Toh 1910, like many other esoteric scriptures in the Kangyur, may reveal one or more specific deities (devata), protective accomplishment practices, or the generation stage and completion stage of tantra practice. They provide details about posture, mantra, mandala, and methods for concentrating the mind, rather than abuses or improper acts as outsiders may misunderstand.
The Tibetan translation of this scripture in the Kangyur was carried out by learned translators of the early period, ensuring the accuracy and sacredness of the sound of the Dharma. Every word was weighed carefully in order to preserve the profound meaning of the original teaching.
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