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t18n0871 vajrasekhara yoga brief description thirty seven deities essence.g2.0f

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English

English version: All the Dharma practices in the Bodhimanda (place of enlightenment) follow the rules of this Mandala (referring to the Vajradhatu Mandala), and there is no difference in their principles. Now, this initiation aims to dispel the doubts of the masses, and if they practice according to this, there will be no errors. If we were to explain it extensively according to the scriptures, the profound meanings would be difficult to fully express. Other rituals are detailed in the scriptures. Here, we will briefly focus on the thirty-seven deities of the Vajradhatu (Diamond Realm), practicing the essential methods, elaborating with symbols such as wheels, rings, hooks, and belts. The disciples, having received the Dharma, are filled with joy and become more profound. With sincere reverence and one-pointedness of mind, they stand and listen, recording and privately memorizing according to the oral transmission. Next is entering the doors of emptiness, signlessness, and desirelessness liberation. 'Emptiness' means that all dharmas are empty, the essence of emptiness is also empty, and emptiness itself is unattainable. 'Signlessness' refers to the signs of earth, water, fire, wind, male, female, etc., as well as colors like blue, yellow, red, and white. Regarding these ten signs, the entirety of all dharmas is empty, because all signs are empty and unattainable. 'Desirelessness' means that all those who cultivate the path must cut off the mind of hope for the three realms. Having desires and seeking something is having signs. Permanently cut off delusions and the mind of seeking desires. Being desireless and seeking nothing is true liberation. Because these three signs are empty, one can enter the door of liberation. Realizing this correct principle, one's body will have light, illuminating the entire Dharma realm, equivalent to the wisdom of the true body of Vairocana. This is all due to reciting the *U U A YA* mantra and forming this mudra, one can enter the Samadhi (three secrets) contemplation liberation door. With one state of mind and one-pointedness of mind, one can attain enlightenment. Next are the three secret mouth mudras (mantra and mudra). Due to these three secrets (body, speech, and mind), the three karmas (body, speech, and mind) are purified. Contemplate that one's body fills the Dharma realm, and every dust mote is all Buddhas. In front of each Buddha, there is oneself, at the feet of the Buddhas, prostrating, serving, making offerings, repenting, and making vows. Among the four great mudras, the first is Vajrasattva, visualizing the five-wisdom vajra constantly on the moon disc of the Bodhicitta, the vajra emitting immeasurable light, thus accomplishing the Bodhicitta wisdom. The second is the Ratna-mudra (jewel mudra), which is the accumulation of Vajra merit and virtue of Akasagarbha Bodhisattva (Space Treasury Bodhisattva), with infinite treasures, and can also empower all Tathagatas, fulfilling the wishes of sentient beings. Next is Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (The Bodhisattva Who Observes the Sounds of the World). Because of this mudra, it can purify the Dharma realm and enter the door of speechless contemplation, on the tongue... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chinese

。观五智金刚光明赫奕说法无碍。即入胜义菩提印也。第四羯磨印者。想羯磨金刚杵。结此杵印。在于月轮。心上旋转满法界轮。诸佛所愿皆得满足。承事供养无所阙乏。复于自身同于诸佛。一切供养无不满愿。即虚空库菩萨之所同事也。   已上六段亲于阿阇梨所决译也。   金刚界瑜伽略述三十七尊心要   贞享三年五月十五日   点之了印版原多书误文义叵辨拙解所及且训点之后之君子请寻善本校正之云 河南金刚乘佛子净严(四十八载) 现代汉语译本:观察五智金刚的光明赫然,说法没有阻碍,即是进入胜义菩提印(殊胜意义的觉悟手印)。第四个羯磨印(行动手印)是,观想羯磨金刚杵(行动金刚杵),结此金刚杵印,在月轮(月亮轮)上,于心上旋转,充满法界轮(真理的范围)。诸佛的愿望都能得到满足,承事供养没有缺少。又于自身等同于诸佛,一切供养没有不满足愿望的,即是虚空库菩萨(虚空宝藏菩萨)所共同做的事。 以上六段是亲自从阿阇梨(导师)那里决定的翻译。 金刚界瑜伽略述三十七尊心要 贞享三年五月十五日 点校印版,原本多有书写错误,文义难以辨别。我尽力理解,暂且训点。之后有君子请寻找善本校正。河南金刚乘佛子净严(四十八岁)。

English

English version: Observing the radiant light of the Five Wisdom Vajras, speaking the Dharma without obstruction, one enters the Supreme Meaning Bodhi Mudra (the hand gesture of enlightenment with supreme meaning). The fourth Karma Mudra (action hand gesture) is to visualize the Karma Vajra (action vajra), form this vajra mudra, on the moon disc, rotating above the heart, filling the Dharma Realm Wheel (the sphere of truth). The wishes of all Buddhas are fulfilled, and service and offerings are without lack. Furthermore, one's own self is equal to all Buddhas, and all offerings are fulfilled without exception, which is what the Akashagarbha Bodhisattva (Bodhisattva of the Treasury of Space) does in common. The above six sections are translations personally determined by the Acharya (teacher). A Brief Description of the Essential Points of the Thirty-Seven Deities in the Vajradhatu Yoga May 15th, the 3rd year of the Jōkyō era I have punctuated and proofread the printed edition, but the original contains many writing errors, and the meaning of the text is difficult to discern. I have done my best to understand it and have temporarily punctuated it. Later, I ask gentlemen to seek out a good edition for correction. By Jingyan, a Vajrayana Buddhist disciple from Henan (age 48). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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