Significance of Original Buddha
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Original Buddha encompasses two primary meanings. First, it denotes the inherent pure and enlightened aspect of one's own mind, closely aligned with the Tathagatas. Second, it represents the primordial state of enlightenment, which serves as the foundational source for all Buddhas and their teachings. Understanding the concept of Original Buddha is crucial for practitioners seeking to recognize their innate potential for enlightenment.1
Synonyms: Siddhartha gautama, Gautama buddha, Enlightened one
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Buddhist concept of 'Original Buddha'
Original Buddha in Buddhism represents both the inherent purity and enlightenment of one's mind, akin to the Tathagatas, and the primordial state of enlightenment, which is the source of all Buddhas and teachings.
Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
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From: Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary)
(1) The inherent aspect of one's own mind recognized as pure and enlightened, identified with the Tathagatas.[1] (2) The primordial state of enlightenment, representing the source of all Buddhas and teachings.[2]