Toh 426The Tantra of Vajrārali
Pāli / Sanskrit:Vajrāralitantra
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Commentary on the Vajrāralitantra (The Tantra of Vajra Ārali)
Background
The Vajrāralitantra belongs to the Tantra section of the Kangyur (Toh 426) and is an important tantric scripture in the Vajrayana tradition. The term “Vajrārali” combines two core concepts: Vajra, symbolizing the unavoidable and indestructible nature of absolute truth, and Ārali, indicating a linked sequence of elements or a chain of practical training. This tantra was transmitted from Buddha Vairocana or Akṣobhya, principal buddhas in the tantric mandala, who embody wisdom and the steadfastness of mind.
In the context of Vajrayana tantra, such tantras are not elementary scriptures, but are intended for those who already have a stable foundation in practice, have received tantric vows, and have a profound connection with a guiding teacher. They are not taught publicly, but only through secrecy and proper examination.
Main Content
The Vajrāralitantra focuses on presenting methods of practice related to deity yoga and the practice of mudrā together with mantra. Specifically, it guides practitioners in how to practice in correspondence with one or more deities (yidam deities) within the complex mandala system of tantra.
This tantra teaches that through profound mindfulness of the deity, joined with precise pronunciation of mantra and the mudrās of the hands and limbs, practitioners can directly cultivate spiritual empowerment (abhiṣeka). This process helps remove all obstacles, refine the mind, and gradually transform the practitioner’s body, speech, and mind into a transparent expression of buddha nature.
The specific contents of this tantra have not yet been fully translated in public materials, but based on the general context of the Tantra section of the Kangyur, it includes detailed instructions on visualization, meditation, and practices according to stages: preliminary, development, and completion.
Practical Meaning
The core theory taught by the Vajrāralitantra is that there is no separation between affliction and awakening.
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