English
Regarding the invocation of deities within the temple, it is crucial that the painter has received empowerment and has not broken their vows. If it can be accomplished according to the iconometric rituals for painted images, which are the basis for achieving siddhis as described in the tantras, that would be excellent. Even if it cannot be done that way, it should be sealed off so that most people cannot see it, and offerings, tormas, and samaya substances should be offered repeatedly, which will make it very good. All happiness and well-being in samsara and nirvana arise from remembering all the Buddhas. Wherever a beautiful image of the Victorious One is well-constructed, there is remembrance of the Buddha. This is a concise presentation of the establishment of measurements, expressed clearly and easily for comprehension. May all beings equal to the Dharmadhatu be devoted to dwelling in the profound nature of reality! This work, called "The Source of Bliss," which briefly describes the measurements of Buddha images without mixing in the gossip of ordinary Tibetans, regarding the meaning of the Kalachakra and Chakrasamvara tantras, was definitely spoken at the solitary place of Nakgyal at the urging of Gyal Khampa Taranatha, some painters who had urged it earlier, and recently at the urging of the artisan Nyingshing. May it be auspicious! Explanation: Symbols for version comparison. The earlier version is the Tagten edition, and the later version is the Dzamtang edition. { [ ] Only in the Tagten edition. { } Only in the Dzamtang edition. [ ] Commentary present in both the Dzamtang and Tagten editions. ( ) Commentary only in the Tagten edition. ＜ ＞