Return to Heruka Source of Supreme Bliss by Ngulchu Dharmabhadra
abandonments, four correct, 88
accomplishing activities, Exalted Wisdom of, 44, 55n54, 60, 193
accumulation of merit, 43–48
Action Mudra, 24, 119, 121, 145–46, 148n92
action-permitting retreat, 103, 157, 166
Akanishta Pure Land, 44, 52
Akshobya, 93, 144, 147, 190
All Conducts, 22, 110
Amitabha, 40, 145, 147
Amoghasiddhi, 145, 147
arising at dawn, yoga of, 110–11, 172
armor, wearing the, 88–89, 162, 164, 195–96
Atisha, 93
attainments, common and uncommon, 83, 89, 133, 222
Bhairava, 34, 77, 109
black near-attainment, 49, 142–43
Blazing Mudra]], 90
of four places, 84–86, 164, 194–95
Guru Yoga and, 135, 216–17
of outer and inner offerings, 39–43, 164, 184–85, 188–89
of tormas, 201
of Vajra and Bell, 183–84
of Illusory Body, 93
vajra recitation and, 141–43
with seed, 139–41
without seed, 141
developing enhancement of, 149–50
simultaneously born, 61, 62, 80, 81, 82, 86, 93, 96, 146
Divine Pride of, 50
Exalted Wisdom of, 38, 42, 45, 82, 92, 146
inseparability of, 80, 86, 88, 96, 110, 128, 134
Bodhichitta, generating, 37–38, 48, 128, 164, 183, 209
Bodhisattva Vows, 48, 192
Body Mandala, 26, 122–23, 152, 227
boundary marker, 160, 162, 173
Four-Faced, 78, 80, 194
Non-Abiding Nirvana of, 38
bringing death into the path of the Truth Body, 38, 48–50, 112, 164, 192
bringing intermediate state into the path of the Enjoyment Body, 38, 51–52, 112, 164, 192
bringing rebirth into the path of the Emanation Body, 39, 55–58, 112, 164, 192–94
candle-flame-like appearance, 49, 142
dissolution of, 107–8
generating seat for, 53–55
manifesting, 61
measurements for, 54–55, 54n52, 63–65
meditating on, 99, 100
simple description of, 227–28
visualizing, 34–35, 62–75, 102, 193
central channel, 139–40. See also channels, winds, and drops
Chakrasamvara, xi
mandala of, 23, 60, 90
See also Heruka Chakrasamvara
Chandika, 162, 195
channel wheels, 140, 141
blessing of, 123
dispelling obstacles of, 149
drawing winds into central channel, 119, 120, 123, 142
drops in central channel, 144–45
vajra recitation and, 141–43
visualizing channels, 139–40, 141
charnel grounds, 61, 74–75, 96, 98, 105, 108, 228
Chenrezig, 25, 26
clear appearance, training in, 99–100, 111
of death, 51, 113
Enjoyment Body arising from, 62
example, 50, 108, 120
Illusory Body and, 80, 82, 121
manifestation of, 44, 49–50, 143, 148
meaning, 50, 108, 120–21
Mother Tantra and, 21
secret offering and, 47, 96
stage of, 119
of Truth Body, 48
close enjoyment offerings, 134
close-Essence Mantra, 84, 95, 102, 103, 104, 166
commitment beings, 90–91, 133, 174, 213
commitment recitation, 102, 103
Completion Stage, 44, 51, 62, 86, 108, 112, 123
confession, 47, 134, 215
corresponding purity, meditating on, 84–88, 164
Dakini, 58, 83, 102, 108, 194
Dalai Lama, Seventh (Kelsang Gyatso), 83
Clear Light of, 51, 113
Pure Lands and, 112–13
See also bringing death into the path of the Truth Body
dedication prayers, 108–9, 206–7, 219
dissolution of, 91, 107–8
meditating on, 99–100
visualizing principal father, 76–81
visualizing principal mother, 81–82
visualizing retinue, 82–84
Dharma protectors, 96, 122, 223–24
Dharmabhadra Palsangpo, 27, 114
Exalted Wisdom of, 44, 56n54, 61, 193
unchanging nature of, 80
Direct Expression, 31
directional protectors, 75, 96, 105, 107
discrimination, Exalted Wisdom of, 44, 55n54, 193
dispelling obstacles, 149–50
torma for, 160–62
dissolution stage, 107–8, 128
of Form Body, 51, 61
four special features and, 50
training in, 99–100, 111
Wisdom Beings and, 91
drops
body dissolving into indestructible, 121
in the central channel, 144–45
cleansing channels with indestructible, 141
five lineages and, 144–45, 147
stacking and descent of, 57
winds drawing into indestructible, 108, 120
See also channels, winds, and drops
Dzalandhara, 119, 147–48
eight correct branches of the paths of a superior being, 87–88
eight goddesses of commitment wheel, 91
dissolution of, 49, 142
as seat for Celestial Mansion and, 53–54
arising of, 62
See also bringing rebirth into the path of the Emanation Body
empowering Deities, 90, 91, 93, 189, 196
empowerment, bestowing, 91–94, 129, 189–90, 196. See also Four Empowerments
of All-Empty Clear Light, 50
dissolving into, 164
Meaning Clear Light and, 120, 148
of negative karma, 129
nondual bliss and, 38
realization of, 121
Truth Body and, 48–50
wisdom of, 77, 82, 131
yoga of sleep and arising and, 172
See also Bliss and Emptiness
Enjoyment Body, 58
arising from Clear Light, 62
Divine Pride of, 51
See also bringing intermediate state into the path of the Enjoyment Body
Seven Branches of, 87
thirty-seven aspects of, 86–88
equality, Exalted Wisdom of, 44, 55n54, 58, 193
Essence Mantra, 84, 95, 102, 103, 104, 166
Essence of Great Bliss, The, 45, 93
Father Tantra, 21
Field of Merit, 94
invoking and dissolving, 43, 48, 191
offering to, 164
Fifth Commitment, 29
fifth Manifest Enlightenment, 60–61
filling the jewel, 119, 145–47
firefly-like appearance, 49, 142
Five Buddha Families, 81, 144–45, 147
five Completion Stages, 24
five Exalted Wisdoms, 44, 55n54, 93
five Manifest Enlightenments, 55n54, 164
Five Powers, 87
Five Stages, 30
Five Stages of Completion, The, Panchen Lama's commentary to, 117–53
food and drink, yoga of, 111, 172
four complete purities, 20, 95
Four Empowerments, 28–29, 127
bestowing of, 93–94
Guru Yoga and, 136, 217–18
offerings and, 46–47
Four Goddesses in the directions, 83, 92, 102, 194
dissolution of, 108
mantra of, 104
Four Immeasurables, 38, 128, 209
Four Joys, 57, 62, 85–86, 96, 143, 146
inducing, 84–86, 120
four places, blessing, 84–86, 164, 194–95
Four Seats Tantra, 111
fourth Manifest Enlightenment, 60
freedoms and endowments, 20, 28
fulfillment of wishes, requesting, 169, 171–72, 203
Ganesh, 77–78
Gelong Jamyang, 105
Gen Lobsang Choephel, 122
Generation Stage, 46, 62, 99, 123
Ghantapa, Five Stages of, 119–21. See also Mahasiddha Ghantapa
Guhyasamaja, 67
Five Stages of, 119, 120, 121
Guru, going for Refuge in, 36–37
Guru Yoga, 122, 131–37
benefits of, 133
empowerments and, 136, 217–18
meditation on, 212–13
requesting blessings, 135, 216–17
Guru Yoga for the Five Stages of Completion of Ghantapa, 209–19
heap recitation, 102
heroes and heroines, 36, 90, 113, 125
Heruka Chakrasamvara, xi, 22
benefits of practicing, 112–13
Exalted Wisdom of, 75, 88, 95, 97
great compassion of, 106
Hundred Syllable mantra of, 104, 190, 211
meaning of symbolism of, 80–81
visualizing, 76–81, 100, 193–94
bestowing of empowerments, 93
blessing four places of, 84–86, 164, 194–95
dissolution of, 108, 128
Exalted Wisdom of, 91
Guru Yoga and, 131–32, 212–13
offering praises to, 97–98, 164–65, 168–69, 198–99, 202–3
purification and, 60
secret offering and, 47
Tsok Offering to, 222
visualizing, 34–35, 38–39, 76–82
wearing the armor, 88–89, 162, 195–96
Heruka Five Deity Commentary, 13–116, 122
introduction to, 19–30
outline for, 15–18
Heruka Five Deity Tsok Offering Sadhana, 221–25
Highest Yoga Tantra, 21, 175
Illuminating the Intention, 61
Illusory Body, 21, 58, 148n93
Clear Light and, 80, 82, 121
Emanation Body arising from, 62
pure and impure, 51, 62, 120–21
Secret Empowerment and, 93, 96
stage of, 119
inconceivability, yoga of, 119, 120–21, 148
inner heat, yoga of, 46, 62, 82, 119, 146, 147–48
inner offerings, 46, 95–96, 107, 134, 168, 170, 184–85, 187, 191, 197–98, 202, 204, 215
of becoming, 51–52
See also bringing intermediate state into the path of the Enjoyment Body
Ishvara, 22, 76, 97
isolated mind, 119, 120
isolated speech, 119, 120
joy, simultaneously born, 60. See also Four Joys
Kalarati, 22, 34, 77, 109
Kandharohi, 41, 58, 83, 90, 102, 160, 162, 194
karma, cleansing negative, 40, 128–31, 134, 136
Key to the Secret Prophecies of the Great Knowledge Holder Padmasambhava, 1–3
King Birshudhaka, 162, 163, 173
Knowledge Goddess, 134
Lalita, 103
Lama, 58, 83, 102, 194
Lamp Illuminating Great Bliss, The, 57
Lamp Illuminating the Condensed Essence of Great Bliss, The, 179–207
Lamp Illuminating the Five Stages, 112
Langka Gyalsang, 47
Liberating Moon, 30
liberation, four doors to, 80
Hearing Lineage, 26–27
requesting, 33–34, 164, 181–83
Tsok Offering to, 222
lords of lineage, sealing with, 92–94
Luipa, 22, 75, 89
Mahamudra, 119, 147
Mahasiddha Ghantapa, 22–26, 33, 46, 47, 53, 89, 122, 125, 175
Mahasiddha Lawapa, 47, 55
Mahasiddha Tso Kye, 93
Mandala Offering, 135, 216
meditating on, 98–100
supporting and supported, 55–58, 61, 62, 164
blessing the rosary for, 101–2
engaging in, 104, 199–200
Hundred Syllable mantra, 104, 129, 130, 188, 190, 200, 211
number of recitations, 103
visualization during, 102–3, 166–67
mantras, offering, 45–46, 94, 97
meditation breaks, practice during, 109–11, 172
mental sinking and excitement, 99, 100, 149
merit. See accumulation of merit; Field of Merit
mind, gaining control over, 119
mindfulness, four close placements of, 86
miracle powers, four legs of, 86–87
mirage-like appearance, 49, 142
mirrorlike Exalted Wisdom, 44, 55n54, 57, 82, 193
Mohani, 162, 195
Mother Tantra, 21–22, 62
motivation, 33
Mount Meru, 22, 41n40, 54, 62, 135, 164
Nagarjuna, 22
nagas, 96, 105, 228
Ngulchu Dharmabhadra, xi, 122
Heruka Five Deity Commentary, 13–116
Retreat Instructions of, 155–75
nine-round breathing, 141, 143
Nirvana, Non-Abiding, 38, 80
nondual profundity, yoga of, 100
offering goddesses, 65–66, 90, 91, 92, 94–95, 97, 133–34
offering mantra, 45–46, 94, 97
blessing outer and inner, 39–43, 164, 184–85, 188–89
branch of, 133–34
making outer, inner, secret, and suchness, 45–47, 94–96, 164, 167–68, 169–70, 187, 191–92, 197–98, 201–2, 204, 214–15
of mudras, 46
of praise, 97–98, 164–65, 168–69, 198–99, 202–3, 213–14
for retreat, 159, 160
for Self-Generation, 95, 188–89, 197
of tormas, 104–7, 167, 169, 187, 201, 203–4
Ornamental Essence of the Vajra, 36
Pabongkha Rinpoche, 122, 227
Pämanarteshvara, 101, 162, 195
Panchen Lama, First (Losang Chökyi Gyaltsen), xi, 27, 105, 157n97, 179
commentary to The Five Stages of Completion, 117–53
Guru Yoga for the Five Stages of Completion of Ghantapa, 209–19
Paramashawa, 162, 195
Pearl Rosary of Difficult Explanations, A, 30
placement meditation, 99–100
Powerful Conqueror of Great Bliss, The, 83
praise, offering, 97–98, 164–65, 168–69, 198–99, 202–3, 213–14
common, 127
generating Bodhichitta, 37–38
preparing place of practice, 31–33, 159–63
requesting Lineage Gurus, 33–34
Self-Generation and, 38–39
uncommon, 127–37
prostrations, 45, 133, 191, 214
protection circle, 228
dissolution of, 108
meditating on, 52–53, 164
setting up, 192–94
protection wheel, of Yamantaka, 57
Pure Lands, 99, 112–13
of obscurations, 40, 60, 128–31, 134, 136
of outer offerings, 42
for retreat, 159
meditating on corresponding, 84–88
Ratnasambhava, 93, 144, 147
rebirth. See bringing rebirth into the path of the Emanation Body
red Bodhichitta, 85, 102, 146
red increase, mind of, 49, 142
cause for taking, 35
going for, 34–37, 47, 128, 164, 183, 209
visualizing objects of, 34–35
rejoicing, 47–48, 134, 215
dissolution of, 108
visualizing, 82–84
Retreat Instructions, 155–75
for concluding, 173–75
when and where to perform retreat, 158
who can perform retreat, 157–58
Root Tantra, 81, 98
Root Tantra of Chakrasamvara, The, 74
blessing, 101–2, 165
Rupini, 58, 83, 102, 194
Sachalani, 162, 195
Samtrasani, 162, 195
Samvarodaya, 27–28, 37–38, 39
Samvarodaya Tantra, 56–57, 59–60, 105
Saraha, 22
scanning meditation, 99
Secret Empowerment, 46, 93, 96, 136, 217
Secret Mantra, 20–22
entering path of, 28–30
secret offerings, 47, 96, 192, 198, 215
Self-Generation, 145, 210
five Manifest Enlightenments and, 55n54
instantaneous, 38–39, 99, 160, 164
offerings to, 95, 188–89, 197
seven limbs of complete purity, 133–35, 214–16
Shantideva, 19–20
six good fortunes, 76
six perfections, 48, 82
skull cups, in intermediate directions, 83–84, 92, 108, 194
smokelike appearance, 49, 142
Source of Great Bliss, The (First Panchen), 27, 157
subsequent destruction, 121
Suchness offerings, 47, 96, 192, 198, 215
third Manifest Enlightenment, 58–60
Three Conceptions, 57
three conducts, 120, 120n88, 121
for concluding, 173
obstacle-dispelling, 160–62
offering, 104–7, 167, 169, 187, 201, 203–4
preliminary, 32, 186–87
for retreat, 159, 160–62
Trijang Rinpoche, 122
Clear Light of, 48
Divine Pride of, 61
Exalted Wisdom of, 50
See also bringing death into the path of the Truth Body
Tsongkhapa, 3n2, 61, 95, 113, 167, 175
two concentrations, 120, 120n88, 121
uncommon preliminaries, 127–37
Guru Yoga, 131–37
meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva, 128–31
Fourth Empowerment and, 47, 93
of Heruka, 113
of no-more learning, 121
stage of, 119, 120–21
that needs learning, 121
Vairochana, 40, 81, 82, 147, 162, 195
seven-point posture of, 139, 143, 164n108
Vajra and Bell, blessing, 183–84
vajra body, penetrating vital points of, 62
Vajra Peak Tantra, 92
vajra recitation, blessing the self and, 141–43
Vajrabhairava, 67
Vajradhara, 1, 19, 22, 44, 122, 131–32, 136, 212
Vajradhatu Ishvari, 131, 134
Vajrapani, 22
Vajrasattva, 59, 89, 92–93, 162, 195
meditation and recitation of, 43, 128–31, 164, 189–91, 210–12
Vajrasurya, 162, 195
Vajravarahi, 58, 97, 144, 162, 195
mantra of, 104
visualizing, 81–82, 193, 194
See also Heruka Father and Mother
variegated vajra stage, 119
dispelling obstacles of, 150
with seed, 143–44, 150
without seed, 144–45
Vase Empowerment, 46, 93, 95, 136, 217
vases, in intermediate directions, 83–84, 92, 194
vowels and consonants, 55–58, 62, 81
vows and commitments, 29–30, 112, 127, 130
washing, yoga of, 172
wearing (putting on) the armor, 88–89, 162, 164, 195–96
Bodhichitta and, 128
Form Body and, 48, 51, 58
four Enlightened actions and, 80
Tsok Offering and, 224
wheel of Great Bliss, 140
white appearance, path of, 49, 142
white Bodhichitta, 85, 102, 146
white element, 49, 56, 58
winds
dispelling obstacles of, 149
dissolving into indestructible drop, 108, 120
drawing into central channel, 119, 120, 123, 142
expelling, 141
and mind dissolving in heart, 44
See also channels, winds, and drops
five forces of, 87
perfection of, 82
Wisdom Beings, 174
entering of, 90–91
invoking, 129, 189–90, 196, 210
Wisdom Empowerment, 47, 93, 96, 136, 217–18
Wisdom Mudra, 119, 121, 146
wisdom-descending mantra, 103, 166
word empowerment, 96
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