Secret Teachings in Tibetan Buddhism

When secret teachings are spoken of in Tibetan Buddhism, the word "secret" is much closer in meaning to "sacred" or "holy" than it is to the meaning of "unknown to outsiders".

When the 15th Karmapa, Khakhyab Dorje, refers to the Mani, the most famous mantra of all, as a "secret" mantra, we know the word has meanings quite different from what we might expect.

 

A dorje and bell with an unusual design

 

Here are some words or phrases you might want to look up:

• Dorje
• Vajrayana
• Mahamudra
• Dzogchen
• Mala
• Dudjom Rinpoche
• Ekajati

 

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