Sheer clarity: 1 definition
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Sheer clarity means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
: Shangpa Kagyu: The Five CyclesSheer Clarity (or Clear Light) refers to one of the 鈥�Six Roots鈥�, also known as the Six Yogas of Niguma [or the Six Doctrines of Niguma] (rtsa ba ni gu chos drug). They are the first section of the 鈥淔ive Golden Teachings鈥� [or 鈥淔ive Golden Dharmas鈥�, 鈥淔ive Precious Dharma of Shangpa鈥�, 鈥淔ive Jewels of Niguma鈥漖 (Tibetan: gser chos lnga). These five golden doctrines of the Shangpa are likened to a tree. These are all associated with the principal teachings of the Shangpa Kagyu. The Six Roots are [e.g., sheer clarity].
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha鈥檚 words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (惫补箩谤补测腻苍补) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Clear light, Six Roots, Six dharmas, Blood-letting, Incision, Cauterisation, Six yogas, Siravedha, Cikitsa, Ceta, Daha.
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