Green Tare s Advanced Fourteenth Lesson by Terton Lama: Jigme Gyatso; Rime Rinpoche 2018-b11-11c

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1 Green Tare s Advanced Fourteenth Lesson by Terton Lama: Jigme Gyatso; Rime Rinpoche 2018-b11-11c Page 1 of 231

2 Acknowledgments Page 2 of 231 This sadhana or practice text was inspired by: The termas or psychic instructions I received from: Avalokiteshvara, Arya Tare, and Padmasambhava, the oral instructions of Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche, Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, Lama Chodrak Gyatso, and Lama Olé meditation manuals composed by Gautama Siddhartha: the Buddha Maha Satipatthana Sutta the Greater Discourse upon the Four Bases of Mindfulness translated by Maurice Walshe,

3 Satipatthana Sutta the Discourse upon the Four Bases of Mindfulness translated by Bhikkhu Nanamoli and Anapanasati Sutta the Discourse of Mindfulness with Breathing also translated by Bhikkhu Nanamoli a meditation manual composed by Ven. Dr. Madawela Punnaji Maha Thera Ariymagga Bhavana the Sublime Eightfold Way Page 3 of 231

4 one of the last meditation manuals composed by Dza Patrul Rinpoche, Jigme Chökyi Wangpo The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones the Practice of View, Meditation, and Action; a discourse Virtuous in the Beginning, Middle, and End and the explanation thereof given by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, Page 4 of 231 a meditation manual composed by Karma Chagme Rinpoche The Quintessence of Spiritual Practice, the Direct Instructions of the Great Compassionate One translated by Eric Pema Kunsang

5 a meditation manual composed by Bokar Rinpoche Chenrezig: Lord of Love, the Principles and Methods of Deity Meditation translated by Christiane Buchet Page 5 of 231 a meditation manual composed by Atisha Shrijana Dipamkara Sadhana of the Venerable Tara: Tara Battarika Sadhana translated by Martin Willson a meditation manual composed by Lama Kazi Dawa Samdup Tibetan Yoga; and Secret Doctrines translated by Lama Kazi Dawa Samdup and edited by W. Y. Evans-Wentz

6 Page 6 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson a meditation manual composed by His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Ngondro Commentary: Instructions for the Concise Preliminary Practices of the New Treasure of Dudjom Compiled by Jane Tromge a meditation manual composed by Lama Surya Das Natural Radiance: Awakening to your Great Perfection

7 Table of Contents Page 7 of 231 Acknowledgements pg. 2 Rumination Patrul s Last Manual Syllabus.pg. 10 Ascending and Stimulating.pg. 11 Opening Compassionate Intention......pg. 12 Opening Insightful Recitation.....pg. 13 Bringing Death s dissolution into the path of Insight.....pg. 21 Bringing Death s swoon into the path of Insight.....pg. 29 Bringing Bardo into the path of Mindfulness pg. 41 Bringing Rebirth into the path of Compassion.....pg. 53

8 Page 8 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson The Union of Compassion and Openness pg. 101 The Union of Impermanence and Interdependence pg. 116 The Union of Bliss and Openness......pg. 124 The Union of Awareness and Openness pg. 177 Tantra s Four Bases of Mindfulness pg. 228 Closing Compassionate Intentions pg. 233 Supplement Two Paths...pg. 239 Supplement Path of Mastery...pg. 241 Supplement The Means of Mastery....pg. 243 Chart Class Syllabus...pg. 246 Chart Twelve Elemental Permutations...pg. 247

9 Page 9 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Descending and Sedating..pg. 248 Bringing Death s dissolution into the path of Insight.....pg. 249 Bringing Death s swoon into the path of Insight......pg. 257 Bringing Rebirth into the path of Compassion.....pg. 269 The Union of Compassion and Openness pg. 293 The Union of Impermanence and Interdependence pg. 305 The Union of Awareness and Openness pg. 313 Chart Class Syllabus...pg. 361 Chart Twelve Elemental Permutations...pg. 362

10 Page 10 of 231 Ruminating Patrul s Last Meditation Manual in Sixteen Lessons Lesson Chapters Pages 1 st 1 st 5 th nd 6 th 10 th rd 11 th 15 th th 16 th 20 th th 21 st 25 th th 26 th 30 th th 31 st 35 th th 36 th 40 th Lesson Chapters Pages 9 th 41 st 45 th th 46 th 50 th th 51 st 55 th 12 th 56 th 60 th 13 th 61 st 65 nd 14 th 66 th 70 th 15 th 71 st 75 nd 16 th 76 th 82 nd

11 Opening Compassionate Intentions NON-violently I practice: mindfulness, insight and compassion, as well as apply teacher s advice that all beings may benefit! Page 11 of 231 three repetitions.

12 Opening Insightful Recitation Page 12 of 231 Invocation Suffering Interdependence Impermanence Opportunity Supplication Vows

13 The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind 1 Homage oh lama 2, perfect protector who is the centered, spontaneous mind 3. Invocation Page 13 of Lama: Jigme s liberal adaptation of Dudjom Lingpa s conservative distillation of the gradual path to enlightenment ( Lam Rim in Tibet)

14 2 It is the task of the OUTER lama to acquaint the student with the INNER lama, which is a metaphor for centered spontaneity. Page 14 of The two most frequent errors upon, patriarchy s (fundamentalism s, yang s or sun s) path are the scatteredness and contrivance of perfectionism and controlling tendencies. Their antidotes, found upon matriarchy s (liberalism s, yin s or moon s) path; are centeredness and spontaneity, respectively. It should come as little surprise that this latter path is characterized by simplicity s centered-spontaneity as well as patience and compassion; the essence of Lao Tzu s Tao Te Ching.

15 Suffering Neither getting nor keeping the desired and enduring the disliked are universal. Page 15 of 231

16 Interdependence Be it causes, conditions, components or conceptions; independence is but an illusion. Page 16 of 231

17 Impermanence Ever changing one and all there is nothing permanent to grasp. Page 17 of 231

18 Precious Human Life It is extremely important to make the most of these freedoms and opportunities. Page 18 of 231

19 Supplication Remembering this may my mind ever notice, relax and flow. Page 19 of 231

20 Vajra Fists four fingers holding their thumb Bringing Death s Dissolution into the path of Insight Universal-dissolution Page 20 of 231 Each world melts impermanence OUT-breath: into Earth! interdependence one breath

21 Global-dissolution Page 21 of 231 Earth now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into here! interdependence one breath.

22 Local-dissolution Page 22 of 231 Here now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into form! interdependence one breath.

23 Physical-dissolution Page 23 of 231 Form now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into speech 1! interdependence one breath 1 speech is a synonym for communication.

24 Communication-dissolution Page 24 of 231 Speech now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into mind! interdependence one breath Tam.

25 Mental-dissolution Page 25 of 231 Mind now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into void! interdependence one breath

26 Infinite OUT-breath: openness! Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Concluded-dissolution a Page 26 of 231 one breath

27 Infinite OUT-breath: openness! Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Concluded-dissolution b Page 27 of 231 one breath

28 Bringing Death s Swoon into the path of Insight Page 28 of 231 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

29 Page 29 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

30 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 30 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

31 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 31 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

32 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 32 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

33 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 33 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

34 Page 34 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

35 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 35 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

36 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 36 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

37 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 37 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

38 Page 38 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

39 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 39 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

40 Bringing the Bardo into the path of Meditation Page 40 of 231 Palms DOWN 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

41 Page 41 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

42 Palms DOWN 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 42 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

43 Palms DOWN 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 43 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

44 Palms DOWN 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 44 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

45 Palms DOWN 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 45 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

46 Page 46 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

47 Palms DOWN 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 47 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

48 Palms DOWN 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 48 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

49 Palms DOWN 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 49 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

50 Page 50 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

51 Palms DOWN 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 51 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

52 Bringing Rebirth into the Path of Compassion Very Subtle Mind Page 52 of 231 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood How is mind OUT-breath: clear 1 yet void 2? four breaths

53 1 clear is a synonym for lucid, aware or perceptive (as opposed to opaque); by way of example, a child s eye is clear and perceptive whereas an eye with cataracts is opaque, thus it s vision is obscured. 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Although this mind is lucid, it is as NON-graspable as a vast, empty void, like the infinite azure sky on a beautiful, cloudless day. We realize the void nature of our mind by noticing it in harmony with our IN-breath and then relaxing in harmony with our OUT-breath. Page 53 of 231

54 One must bear in mind that the above contemplation is a rhetorical question, and as such it s power is NOT found in its answering BUT in its asking. Page 54 of 231 For it, but merely primes the pump, readying the mind to discover the answer that is viscerally revealed in the practicing of the next exercises contemplation. Sadly the majority of the participants and teachers of most so called spiritual paths tend to be patriarchal and fundamentalistic; and Buddhism as well as Taoism are no exception.

55 It therefore should not surprise you to read that many of these folks are quite sectarian and some are downright unscrupulous, elitist and greedy Page 55 of 231 insisting that those who they converse with could never benefit from spiritual practice, no less accomplish enlightenment, unless they practice the same techniques that they do. Of course the great irony is that all the sects practice the same techniques, but with different nomenclature, terminology and labels; even within the various subsects of Tibet.

56 It is my desire to delineate fundamentalism from liberalism, and patriarchy from matriarchy as well as show and explain the contemplation and meditation, impermanence, interdependence, mindfulness, insight and compassion that are common to every sect, and subsect of Buddhism. Page 56 of 231 In Tibet s Nyingma sect this practice of To-kal s leaping-over illusion contemplation denotes two forms of contemplation that support the practice of Trekchö s slicing through illusion meditation (the latter is also known as Atiyoga or the Mahamudra of Awareness and Openness). In this, the first of two types of leaping-over illusion contemplations we use twelve exercises to explore the non-graspable nature of: circumstance, body, communication and mind.

57 In the Nyingma sect these meditations could be described as a liberal take on the Atiyoga or Great Completion Stage practices (also known as Dzokchen in Tibet), Page 57 of 231 and in the Kagyu sect these meditations could be described as a liberal take on the Mahayoga or Creation Stage practices, that are also known as bringing Rebirth into the path of the Nirmanakaya.

58 The Sanskrit word Nirmanakaya literally translates as Emanation-body. From a patriarchal, fundamentalistic and literal point of view it is thought that upon enlightenment a meditator s mind merges with the all-pervasive, all-knowing mind of all Buddhas (also known as the Dharmakaya or Truth-body), the speech or subtle energy is instantly transported to a paradise (or pure land) and is comprised of bliss-inducing light (also known as the Sambhogakaya or Enjoyment-body). Page 58 of 231

59 As he/ she observes the sufferings of others (with his/ her clairvoyance) He/ she compassionately emanates bodies of flesh, blood and bone (also known as Nirmanakaya or emanation body) to meet their needs. Page 59 of 231 However from a matriarchal, liberal and figurative point of view the idea of the Sambhogakaya (Enjoyment-body of bliss-inducing light) serves as a metaphor for the mastery of mindfulness, the Dharmakaya (Truth-body of all pervasive omniscience) serves as a metaphor for the mastery of insight and the Nirmanakaya ( Emanation body of flesh, blood and bone) serves as a metaphor for the mastery of Compassion.

60 Come, let us dispense with patriarchy s greasy kid stuff of the superstition, fear, rigidity and controlling tendencies of fundamentalism and instead relax into the courage, flexibility, permissiveness, humility and peace of matriarchy s liberalism. Page 60 of 231

61 Page 61 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous Awareness OUT-breath: relaxing! four breaths The purpose of one s subtle mind is to passively, vulnerably and non-conceptually perceive, which is one of the reasons acquiescing to our defensive impulses can be so destructive to our spiritual development.

62 How? How is one to viscerally experience the void nature of one s perceptions? Easy! Page 62 of 231 During the IN-breath vulnerably notice the present moment experience (whether it is glorious or grotesque) and during the OUT-breath relax to the best of one s ability. The power of tranquility s relaxation is so potent that it is actually taught in the oldest meditation manuals attributed to the Buddha, the Maha Satipatthana, Satipatthana and Anapanasati suttas.

63 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 63 of 231 My mind 2, like seed Tam 5 OUT-breath: clear 3 yet void 4! one breath Tam

64 2 mind is a reference to that which passively and vulnerably perceives: the senses, emotion, intention, reason, recollection, imagination and intuition. Page 64 of clear is a synonym for lucid, aware or perceptive, the opposite of opaque 4 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Although this mind is clear, lucid and aware, it is as NON-graspable as a vast, empty void, like the infinite azure sky on a beautiful, cloudless day.

65 5 According to Buddhist Mythology, the mind of Ar-ya Ta-re (the archetypical Buddha of Enlightened Action) is depicted as a mustard seed sized, green syllable Tam comprised of NON-graspable light Page 65 of 231 Here we see that emptiness, voidness or non-graspability of mind serves as the universal common denominator that serves to unify ALL beings of all worlds; thus laying the foundation of personal, local, global and universal compassion.

66 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 66 of 231 Neighbors minds 2, like seed Tam 5 OUT-breath: clear 3 yet void 4! one breath Tam

67 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 67 of 231 Earthlings minds 2, like seed Tam 5 OUT-breath: clear 3 yet void 4! one breath Tam

68 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 68 of 231 All beings minds 2, like seed Tam 5 OUT-breath: clear 3 yet void 4! one breath Tam

69 Subtle Communication Page 69 of 231 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking How is speech 1 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2? four breaths

70 1 Speech, is a metaphor for several things: Outwardly it refers to all communication, verbal or otherwise, Inwardly it can refer to our self-talk, Subtly it can refer to our breath, Page 70 of 231 Secretly it could refer to our very subtle energy (also known as prana, loong, or chi) and Very secretly it could refer to mind s active aspect (as opposed to its passive one). 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Although this communication is resounding, it is as NON-graspable as a vast, empty void, like the seemingly infinite azure sky on a beautiful, cloudless day.

71 We realize the void nature of our communication by noticing it in harmony with our IN-breath and then relaxing in harmony with our OUT-breath. Page 71 of 231

72 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 72 of 231 What saying? OUT-breath: Relaxing! four breaths The purpose of one s coarse mind is to actively communicate; either to one s self or others, verbally or nonverbally.

73 How? How is one to viscerally experience the void nature of one s active communication? Easy! During the IN-breath vulnerably notice the words one is silently and mentally reading or reciting to one s self and during the OUT-breath relax to the best of one s ability. Page 73 of 231

74 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty Page 74 of 231 My speech 1, like Man-tra 3 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2! one breath

75 1 Speech, is a metaphor for several things: Outwardly it refers to all communication, verbal or otherwise, Inwardly it can refer to our self-talk, Subtly it can refer to our breath, Page 75 of 231 Secretly it could refer to our very subtle energy (also known as prana, loong, or chi) and Very secretly it could refer to our active mind (as opposed to its passive aspect). 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Although this communication is resounding, it is as NON-graspable as a vast, empty void, like the seemingly infinite azure sky on a beautiful, cloudless day.

76 3 According to Buddhist Mythology, the communication of Ar-ya Ta-re (the archetypical Buddha of Enlightened Action) is symbolized as the Ten Syllable Mantra comprised of NON-graspable light. Here we see that emptiness, voidness or non-graspability of communication serves as the universal common denominator that serves to unify ALL beings of all worlds; thus laying the foundation of personal, local, global and universal compassion. Page 76 of 231

77 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty Page 77 of 231 Neighbors speech 1, like Man-tra 3 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2! one breath

78 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty Page 78 of 231 Earthlings speech 1, like Man-tra 3 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2! one breath

79 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty Page 79 of 231 All beings speech 1, like Man-tra 3 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2! one breath

80 Coarse Physique Page 80 of 231 Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness How is form 1 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2? four breaths 1 Form, is a synonym for body

81 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Page 81 of 231 Although this body is sensual, it is as NON-graspable as a vast, empty void, like the seemingly infinite azure sky on a beautiful, cloudless day. We realize the void nature of our body by noticing it in harmony with our IN-breath and then relaxing in harmony with our OUT-breath.

82 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 82 of 231 What feeling? OUT-breath: Relaxing! four breaths One s body is capable of experiencing all manner of physical and emotional phenomena

83 How? How is one to viscerally experience the void nature of one s sensations? Easy! Page 83 of 231 During the IN-breath vulnerably notice the present moment sensations (whether they are glorious or grotesque) and during the OUT-breath relax to the best of one s ability.

84 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 84 of 231 My form 1, like Ta-re 3 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2! one breath

85 1 Form, is a metaphor for body 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Page 85 of 231 Although this body is sensual, it is as NON-graspable as a vast, empty void, like the seemingly infinite azure sky on a beautiful, cloudless day.

86 3 According to Buddhist Mythology, the body, garments and ornaments of Ar-ya Ta-re (the archetypical Buddha of Enlightened Action) are symbolized as being comprised of NON-graspable light. Page 86 of 231 Here we see that emptiness, voidness or non-graspability of physique serves as the universal common denominator that serves to unify ALL beings of all worlds; thus laying the foundation of personal, local, global and universal compassion.

87 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 87 of 231 Neighbors forms 1, like Ta-re 3 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2! one breath

88 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 88 of 231 Earthlings forms 1, like Ta-re 3 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2! one breath

89 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 89 of 231 All beings forms 1, like Ta-re 3 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2! one breath

90 Very Coarse Circumstance Page 90 of 231 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity How is here 1 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2? four breaths 1 Here is used as a monosyllabic metaphor for circumstance.

91 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Page 91 of 231 Although this circumstance is apparent, it is as NON-graspable as a vast, empty void, like the seemingly infinite, azure sky on a beautiful, cloudless day. We realize the void nature of our circumstance by noticing it in harmony with our IN-breath and then relaxing in harmony with our OUT-breath.

92 Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Wealth and Sexuality Page 92 of 231 What seeing? OUT-breath: Relaxing! four breaths How? How is one to viscerally experience the void nature of one s circumstance? Easy!

93 During the IN-breath vulnerably, passively and non-conceptually notice the present circumstance (whether it is glorious or grotesque) and during the OUT-breath relax to the best of one s ability. Page 93 of 231

94 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 94 of 231 My place 1, like pure land 3 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2! one breath

95 1 Place, is a metaphor for circumstance 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Page 95 of 231 Although this circumstance is appearing, it is as NON-graspable as a vast, empty void, like the seemingly infinite, azure sky on a beautiful, cloudless day.

96 3 According to Buddhist Mythology, the circumstances of Ar-ya Ta-re (the archetypical Buddha of Enlightened Action) are symbolized as a paradise (or pure land) comprised of NON-graspable light. Here we see that emptiness, voidness or non-graspability of circumstance serves as the universal common denominator that serves to unify ALL beings of all worlds; thus laying the foundation of personal, local, global and universal compassion. Page 96 of 231

97 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 97 of 231 Neighbors places 1, like pure land 3 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2! one breath

98 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 98 of 231 Earthlings places 1, like pure land 3 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2! one breath

99 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 99 of 231 All beings places 1, like pure land 3 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2! one breath

100 Page 100 of 231 The Union of Compassion and Openness An ancient text explains the Ten-syllable mantra in verse: Om to the transcendent subduer, Ar-ya Ta-re, I bow, homage to the glorious one who frees with Ta-re; with Tu-ta-re you calm all fears; you bestow all success with Tu-re; with the sound of Sö-ha I pay homage.

101 In other words the mantra could be translated as saying: Hey! I rely upon the archetype of enlightened activity to cultivate greater: freedom, peace and success; make it so 1! Page 101 of with apologies to Gene Roddenberry Tibet s Nyingma sect could categorize these following contemplations as a liberal take on Mahayoga whereas Tibet s Kagyu sect could describe these contemplations as a liberal take on the Creation Stage practices.

102 The latter are also known as bringing rebirth into the path of the Nirmanakaya (or Compassion s mastery). There are also some that could describe these twelve contemplations as the Mahamudra (or union) of Compassion and Openness. Page 102 of 231

103 Palms DOWN 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood Page 103 of 231 Calmly whisper: Mindfulness now for me! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

104 Page 104 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous Calmly whisper: Mindfulness for neighbors! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

105 Palms DOWN 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 105 of 231 Calmly whisper: Mindfulness for earthlings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

106 Palms DOWN 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 106 of 231 Calmly whisper: Mindfulness for all beings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

107 Palms DOWN 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 107 of 231 Calmly whisper: Great insight now for me! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

108 Palms DOWN 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 108 of 231 Calmly whisper: Great insight for neighbors! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

109 Page 109 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness Calmly whisper: Great insight for earthlings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

110 Palms DOWN 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 110 of 231 Calmly whisper: Great insight for all beings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

111 Palms DOWN 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 111 of 231 Calmly whisper: Compassion now for me! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath.

112 Palms DOWN 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 112 of 231 Calmly whisper: Compassion for neighbors! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

113 Page 113 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism Calmly whisper: Compassion for earthlings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath.

114 Palms DOWN 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 114 of 231 Calmly whisper: Compassion for all beings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

115 Vajra Fists four fingers holding their thumb The Union of Impermanence and Interdependence Universal-dissolution Page 115 of 231 Each world melts impermanence OUT-breath: into Earth! interdependence one breath

116 Global-dissolution Page 116 of 231 Earth now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into here! interdependence one breath.

117 Local-dissolution Page 117 of 231 Here now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into form 1! interdependence one breath. 1 form is a synonym for body

118 Physical-dissolution Page 118 of 231 Form now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into speech 1! interdependence one breath 1 speech is a synonym for communication.

119 Communication-dissolution Page 119 of 231 Speech now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into mind! Interdependence one breath Tam.

120 Mental-dissolution Page 120 of 231 Mind now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into void! interdependence one breath

121 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Concluded-dissolution a Infinite Page 121 of 231 OUT-breath: openness! one breath

122 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Concluded-dissolution b Infinite Page 122 of 231 OUT-breath: openness! one breath

123 The Union of Bliss and Openness Page 123 of 231 Chapter Forty 1 Let stillness cut the momentum of moving thoughts; within movement see the very nature of stillness. Where stillness and movement are one, maintain the natural mind; in the experience of one-pointedness, recite the Ten-syllable mantra.

124 1 from Dza Patrul Rinpoche, Jigme Chökyi Wangpo s final meditation manual: The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones the Practice of View, Meditation, and Action; a discourse Virtuous in the Beginning, Middle, and End Page 124 of 231 translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, adapted for Green Tare and explained by Terton Lama: Jigme Gyatso, Rime Rinpoche

125 First set of twelve Exercises Page 125 of 231 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

126 Although this is a bliss meditation, it is NOT our job to waste time or energy either visualizing the seed syllable (Bija in Sanskrit) Tam, it s letter T, or contriving the sensation of bliss. Page 126 of 231 Remember, energy is guided by thought, thought is guided by intention and intention is guided by words, so by skillfully, silently, and mentally reciting the above words, our subconscious could very well take care of the rest.

127 By the way, in Buddhism bliss is simply used as a monosyllabic synonym of pleasure; some is very coarse and some is very subtle. Page 127 of 231 The important thing is NOT how much bliss you feel, but simply that you re mindful of the experience during the IN-breath, and that you relax, to the best of your ability, during the OUT-breath. Tibet s Nyingma sect could describe these meditations as a liberal take Anuyoga s work with the so called channels, winds and drops (or Nadi, Prana, and Bindu in Sanskrit).

128 Tibet s Kagyu sect could describe these meditations as a liberal take on the Completion Stage practices, that are also known as bringing the bardo (the state between death and rebirth) into the path of the Sambhogakaya (or Mindfulness mastery). There are some that would describe these twelve sets of exercises as the Mahamudra (or union) of Bliss and Openness. This is also what Karma Chakme Rinpoche referred to as meditation with an object. Page 128 of 231

129 Page 129 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

130 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 130 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

131 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 131 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

132 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 132 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

133 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 133 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

134 Page 134 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

135 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 135 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

136 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 136 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

137 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 137 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

138 Page 138 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

139 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 139 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

140 Second set of twelve Exercises Page 140 of 231 Palms DOWN 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

141 Page 141 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

142 Palms DOWN 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 142 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

143 Palms DOWN 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 143 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

144 Palms DOWN 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 144 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

145 Palms DOWN 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 145 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

146 Page 146 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

147 Palms DOWN 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 147 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

148 Palms DOWN 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 148 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

149 Palms DOWN 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 149 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

150 Page 150 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

151 Palms DOWN 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 151 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

152 Third set of Twelve Exercises Page 152 of 231 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

153 Page 153 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

154 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 154 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

155 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 155 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

156 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 156 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

157 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 157 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

158 Page 158 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

159 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 159 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

160 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 160 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

161 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 161 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

162 Page 162 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

163 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 163 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

164 Fourth set of Twelve exercises Page 164 of 231 Palms DOWN 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

165 Page 165 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

166 Palms DOWN 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 166 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

167 Palms DOWN 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 167 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

168 Palms DOWN 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 168 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

169 Palms DOWN 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 169 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

170 Page 170 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

171 Palms DOWN 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 171 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

172 Palms DOWN 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 172 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

173 Palms DOWN 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 173 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

174 Page 174 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

175 Palms DOWN 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 175 of 231 Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

176 The Union of Awareness and Openness Page 176 of 231 Chapter Thirty-nine 1 Your own mind, aware and void inseparably, is Dhar-ma-ka-ya. Leave everything as it is in fundamental simplicity and clarity will arise by ítself. Only by doing nothing will you do all there is to be done; leaving everything in naked void-awareness, recite the Ten-syllable mantra.

177 1 from Dza Patrul Rinpoche, Jigme Chökyi Wangpo s final meditation manual: The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones the Practice of View, Meditation, and Action; a discourse Virtuous in the Beginning, Middle, and End Page 177 of 231 translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, adapted for Green Tare and explained by Terton Lama: Jigme Gyatso, Rime Rinpoche

178 First set of twelve exercises Page 178 of 231 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

179 Tibet s Nyingma sect could describe these meditations as a liberal take on Atiyoga or the Great Completion Stage practices (or Dzokchen in Tibet), this is also known as Slicing-through illusion meditation (or Trekchö in Tibet); and is sometimes referred to as relaxing into the nature of mind. Tibet s Kagyu sect could also describe this as a liberal take on bringing death into the path of the Dharmakaya (or Insight s mastery). There are some that would describe these twelve sets of exercises as the Mahamudra (or union) of Awareness and Openness. This is also what Karma Chakme Rinpoche referred to as meditation without an object. Page 179 of 231

180 Page 180 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

181 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 181 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

182 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 182 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

183 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 183 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

184 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 184 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

185 Page 185 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

186 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 186 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

187 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 187 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

188 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 188 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

189 Page 189 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

190 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 190 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

191 Second set of twelve exercises Page 191 of 231 Palms DOWN 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

192 Page 192 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

193 Palms DOWN 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 193 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

194 Palms DOWN 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 194 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

195 Palms DOWN 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 195 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

196 Palms DOWN 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 196 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

197 Page 197 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

198 Palms DOWN 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 198 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

199 Palms DOWN 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 199 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

200 Palms DOWN 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 200 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

201 Page 201 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms DOWN 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

202 Palms DOWN 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 202 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

203 Third set of twelve exercises Page 203 of 231 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

204 Page 204 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

205 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 205 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

206 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 206 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

207 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 207 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

208 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 208 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

209 Page 209 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

210 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 210 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

211 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 211 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

212 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 212 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

213 Page 213 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

214 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 214 of 231 This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

215 Tantra s Four Bases of Mindfulness Page 215 of 231

216 Page 216 of 231 Green Tare s Moon Fourteenth Lesson Very Subtle Mind Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous (My, neighbors, earthlings or all beings ) mind( s), like seed Tam OUT-breath: clear yet void! four breaths Tam

217 Subtle Communication Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 217 of 231 (My, neighbors, earthlings or all beings ) speech, like Man-tra OUT-breath: heard yet void! four breaths

218 Coarse Physique Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 218 of 231 (My, neighbors, earthlings or all beings ) form( s), like Ta-re OUT-breath: felt yet void! four breaths

219 Very Coarse Circumstance Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Wealth and Sexuality Page 219 of 231 (My, neighbors, earthlings or all beings ) place( s), like pure land OUT-breath: seen yet void! four breaths

220 Closing Compassionate Intentions Page 220 of 231 Fortunate Rebirth Good Fortune Meaningful to Behold Benediction

221 Fortunate Rebirth May all beings, everywhere experience: Page 221 of 231 long and happy life, fortunate rebirth, swift accomplishment, and be of benefit to all others.

222 Good Fortune May all the denizens of my abode, neighborhood, world and cosmos experience good fortune Page 222 of 231 of: mind, communication, body and circumstance.

223 Meaningful to Behold May all who recall, mention, hear, touch, or see me practice mindfulness, insight as well as compassion: Page 223 of 231 spontaneously, habitually, easily and effectively.

224 Benediction May all beings everywhere habitually rest: spontaneous, carefree and at ease Page 224 of 231 in the vast expanse of timeless awareness. Tam

225 Appendix Page 225 of 231 Two Paths Path of Mastery Syllabus Twelve Elemental Permutations

226 Two Paths Page 226 of 231 In the Tao Te Ching we read of two paths in any endeavor, Lao Tzu warned against the former and encouraged the latter: the path of yang or the path of yin, the path of patriarchy or the path of matriarchy, the path of rigidity or the path of flexibility, the path of elitism, or the path of egalitarianism,

227 the path of control or the path of permissiveness, the path that craves certitude or the path that embraces ambiguity, the path with authority as the source of truth or the path with truth as the source of authority, Page 227 of 231 the direct path or the circuitous path, the active path or the passive path, the path of competition or the path of cooperation, the path or cruelty or the path of compassion.

228 The Path of Mastery Page 228 of 231 Unconscious Incompetence Conscious Incompetence Conscious Competence Unconscious Competence When have we mastered Buddha s mindfulness, insight and spontaneous compassion?

229 When we practice their techniques: spontaneously, habitually, easily and effectively; and their practice has so defined us that we no longer chase a goal Page 229 of 231 but are so content to practice the path that we no longer even feel the need to ask whether or not we have mastered it.

230 Syllabus Page 230 of 231 Week Rumination Recitation Meditation Prostration 1 First st 5 th Chapters Opening Compassion s Intention Union of Impermanence and Interdependence 6 Second th 10 th Chapters Twelve Elemental Permutations 1/3 Union of Compassion and Openness 11 Third th 15 th Chapters Two Paths 2/3 Union of Com. & Openness, 1 st Union of Awareness & Openness 16 Fourth th 20 th Chapters Closing Good Fortune 3/3 Union of Com. & Openness, 1 st Union of Bliss and Openness 21 Fifth st 25 th Chapters Closing Benediction Dissolution s Insight 2 nd and 3 rd Homages 26 Sixth th 30 th Chapters Closing Meaningful to Behold Swoon s Insight 4 th and 5 th Homages 31 Seventh st 35 th Chapters Closing Fortune Rebirth Bardo s Mindfulness 6 th and 7 th Homages 36 Eighth th 40 th Chapters Opening Invocation Rebirth s Compassionate View 8 th and 9 th Homages 41 Ninth st 45 th Chapters Opening Suffering Tantra s Four Bases of Mindfulness 10 th and 11 th Homages 46 Tenth th 50 th Chapter Opening Interdependence 2 nd Union of Bliss and Openness 12 th and 13 th Homages 51 Eleventh st 55 th Chapters Opening Impermanence 2 nd Union of Awareness & Openness 14 th and 15 th Homages 56 Twelfth th 60 th Chapters Opening Opportunity 3 rd Union of Bliss and Openness 16 th and 17 th Homages 61 Thirteenth st 65 th Chapters Opening Supplication 3 rd Union of Awareness & Openness 18 th and 19 th Homages 66 Fourteenth th 70 th Chapters Path of Mastery 4 th Union of Bliss and Openness 20 th and 21 st Homages 71 Fifteenth st 75 th Chapters Means of Mastery 4 th Union of Awareness & Openness 76 Sixteenth th 82 nd Chapters Ascending and Descending Practices Compassion s Opening Intention Conclusion and Mantra s Meaning Introduction and 1 st Homage

231 Twelve Elemental Permutations Page 231 of Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Wealth and Sexuality 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood