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

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1 Green Tare s Advanced Eighth Lesson by Terton Lama: Jigme Gyatso; Rime Rinpoche 2018-b11-11c Page 1 of 159

2 Acknowledgments Page 2 of 159 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 159

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 159 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 159 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 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth 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 159 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 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth 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 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth 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 159 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 159 three repetitions.

12 Opening Insightful Recitation Page 12 of 159 Invocation

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 Vajra Fists four fingers holding their thumb Bringing Death s Dissolution into the path of Insight Universal-dissolution Page 15 of 159 IN-breath: Each world melts impermanence OUT-breath: into Earth! interdependence one breath

16 Global-dissolution Page 16 of 159 IN-breath: Earth now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into here! interdependence one breath.

17 Local-dissolution Page 17 of 159 IN-breath: Here now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into form! interdependence one breath.

18 Physical-dissolution Page 18 of 159 IN-breath: Form now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into speech 1! interdependence one breath 1 speech is a synonym for communication.

19 Communication-dissolution Page 19 of 159 IN-breath: Speech now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into mind! interdependence one breath Tam.

20 Mental-dissolution Page 20 of 159 IN-breath: Mind now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into void! interdependence one breath

21 IN-breath: Infinite OUT-breath: openness! Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Concluded-dissolution a Page 21 of 159 one breath

22 IN-breath: Infinite OUT-breath: openness! Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Concluded-dissolution b Page 22 of 159 one breath

23 Bringing Death s Swoon into the path of Insight Page 23 of 159 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

24 Page 24 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

25 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 25 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

26 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 26 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

27 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 27 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

28 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 28 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

29 Page 29 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

30 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 30 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

31 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 31 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

32 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 32 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

33 Page 33 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

34 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 34 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

35 Bringing the Bardo into the path of Meditation Page 35 of 159 Palms DOWN 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

36 Page 36 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms DOWN 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

37 Palms DOWN 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 37 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

38 Palms DOWN 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 38 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

39 Palms DOWN 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 39 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

40 Palms DOWN 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 40 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

41 Page 41 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms DOWN 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

42 Palms DOWN 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 42 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

43 Palms DOWN 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 43 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

44 Palms DOWN 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 44 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

45 Page 45 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms DOWN 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

46 Palms DOWN 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 46 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

47 Bringing Rebirth into the Path of Compassion Very Subtle Mind Page 47 of 159 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood IN-breath: How is mind OUT-breath: clear 1 yet void 2? four breaths

48 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 48 of 159

49 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 49 of 159 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.

50 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 50 of 159 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.

51 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 51 of 159 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.

52 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 52 of 159 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.

53 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 53 of 159

54 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 54 of 159 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.

55 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 55 of 159

56 Page 56 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous IN-breath: 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.

57 How? How is one to viscerally experience the void nature of one s perceptions? Easy! Page 57 of 159 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.

58 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 58 of 159 IN-breath: My mind 2, like seed Tam 5 OUT-breath: clear 3 yet void 4! one breath Tam

59 2 mind is a reference to that which passively and vulnerably perceives: the senses, emotion, intention, reason, recollection, imagination and intuition. Page 59 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.

60 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 60 of 159 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.

61 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 61 of 159 IN-breath: Neighbors minds 2, like seed Tam 5 OUT-breath: clear 3 yet void 4! one breath Tam

62 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 62 of 159 IN-breath: Earthlings minds 2, like seed Tam 5 OUT-breath: clear 3 yet void 4! one breath Tam

63 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 63 of 159 IN-breath: All beings minds 2, like seed Tam 5 OUT-breath: clear 3 yet void 4! one breath Tam

64 Subtle Communication Page 64 of 159 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking IN-breath: How is speech 1 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2? four breaths

65 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 65 of 159 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.

66 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 66 of 159

67 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 67 of 159 IN-breath: 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.

68 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 68 of 159

69 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty Page 69 of 159 IN-breath: My speech 1, like Man-tra 3 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2! one breath

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 159 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.

71 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 71 of 159

72 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty Page 72 of 159 IN-breath: Neighbors speech 1, like Man-tra 3 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2! one breath

73 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty Page 73 of 159 IN-breath: Earthlings speech 1, like Man-tra 3 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2! one breath

74 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidney Love and Beauty Page 74 of 159 IN-breath: All beings speech 1, like Man-tra 3 OUT-breath: heard yet void 2! one breath

75 Coarse Physique Page 75 of 159 Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness IN-breath: How is form 1 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2? four breaths 1 Form, is a synonym for body

76 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Page 76 of 159 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.

77 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 77 of 159 IN-breath: What feeling? OUT-breath: Relaxing! four breaths One s body is capable of experiencing all manner of physical and emotional phenomena

78 How? How is one to viscerally experience the void nature of one s sensations? Easy! Page 78 of 159 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.

79 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 79 of 159 IN-breath: My form 1, like Ta-re 3 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2! one breath

80 1 Form, is a metaphor for body 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Page 80 of 159 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.

81 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 81 of 159 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.

82 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 82 of 159 Neighbors forms IN-breath: 1, like Ta-re 3 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2! one breath

83 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 83 of 159 Earthlings forms IN-breath: 1, like Ta-re 3 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2! one breath

84 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 84 of 159 All beings forms IN-breath: 1, like Ta-re 3 OUT-breath: felt yet void 2! one breath

85 Very Coarse Circumstance Page 85 of 159 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity IN-breath: How is here 1 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2? four breaths 1 Here is used as a monosyllabic metaphor for circumstance.

86 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Page 86 of 159 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.

87 Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Wealth and Sexuality Page 87 of 159 IN-breath: What seeing? OUT-breath: Relaxing! four breaths How? How is one to viscerally experience the void nature of one s circumstance? Easy!

88 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 88 of 159

89 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 89 of 159 IN-breath: My place 1, like pure land 3 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2! one breath

90 1 Place, is a metaphor for circumstance 2 void is merely a concise way of communicating, Page 90 of 159 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.

91 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 91 of 159

92 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 92 of 159 IN-breath: Neighbors places 1, like pure land 3 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2! one breath

93 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 93 of 159 IN-breath: Earthlings places 1, like pure land 3 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2! one breath

94 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 94 of 159 IN-breath: All beings places 1, like pure land 3 OUT-breath: seen yet void 2! one breath

95 Page 95 of 159 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.

96 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 96 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.

97 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 97 of 159

98 Palms DOWN 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood Page 98 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Mindfulness now for me! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

99 Page 99 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms DOWN 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Mindfulness for neighbors! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

100 Palms DOWN 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 100 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Mindfulness for earthlings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

101 Palms DOWN 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 101 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Mindfulness for all beings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

102 Palms DOWN 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 102 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Great insight now for me! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

103 Palms DOWN 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 103 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Great insight for neighbors! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

104 Page 104 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms DOWN 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Great insight for earthlings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

105 Palms DOWN 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 105 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Great insight for all beings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

106 Palms DOWN 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 106 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Compassion now for me! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath.

107 Palms DOWN 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 107 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Compassion for neighbors! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

108 Page 108 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms DOWN 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Compassion for earthlings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath.

109 Palms DOWN 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 109 of 159 IN-breath: Calmly whisper: Compassion for all beings! Om Ta-re Tu-ta-re Tu-re Sö-ha! four repetitions per breath for one breath

110 Vajra Fists four fingers holding their thumb The Union of Impermanence and Interdependence Universal-dissolution Page 110 of 159 IN-breath: Each world melts impermanence OUT-breath: into Earth! interdependence one breath

111 Global-dissolution Page 111 of 159 IN-breath: Earth now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into here! interdependence one breath.

112 Local-dissolution Page 112 of 159 IN-breath: Here now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into form 1! interdependence one breath. 1 form is a synonym for body

113 Physical-dissolution Page 113 of 159 IN-breath: Form now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into speech 1! interdependence one breath 1 speech is a synonym for communication.

114 Communication-dissolution Page 114 of 159 IN-breath: Speech now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into mind! Interdependence one breath Tam.

115 Mental-dissolution Page 115 of 159 IN-breath: Mind now melts impermanence OUT-breath: into void! interdependence one breath

116 IN-breath: Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Concluded-dissolution a Infinite Page 116 of 159 OUT-breath: openness! one breath

117 IN-breath: Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Concluded-dissolution b Infinite Page 117 of 159 OUT-breath: openness! one breath

118 The Union of Bliss and Openness Page 118 of 159 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.

119 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 119 of 159 translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, adapted for Green Tare and explained by Terton Lama: Jigme Gyatso, Rime Rinpoche

120 First set of twelve Exercises Page 120 of 159 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

121 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 121 of 159 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.

122 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 122 of 159 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).

123 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 123 of 159

124 Page 124 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

125 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 125 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

126 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 126 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

127 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 127 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

128 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 128 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

129 Page 129 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

130 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 130 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

131 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 131 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

132 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 132 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

133 Page 133 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

134 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 134 of 159 IN-breath: Tam OUT-breath: void! four breaths

135 The Union of Awareness and Openness Page 135 of 159 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.

136 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 136 of 159 translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, adapted for Green Tare and explained by Terton Lama: Jigme Gyatso, Rime Rinpoche

137 First set of twelve exercises Page 137 of 159 Palms UP 12 Left Middle-finger Mutable-water Feet Surrendered Sagehood IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

138 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 138 of 159

139 Page 139 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 11 Both Index-fingers Fixed-air Calves Laid-back, Smart Generous IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

140 Palms UP 10 Right Ring-finger Cardinal-earth Bones Affluence and Power Page 140 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

141 Palms UP 9 Left Little-finger Mutable-fire Thighs Big-picture Thinking Page 141 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

142 Palms UP 8 Both Middle-fingers Fixed-water Crotch Deep Desires Page 142 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

143 Palms UP 7 Right Index-finger Cardinal-air Kidneys Love and Beauty Page 143 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

144 Page 144 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 6 Left Ring-finger Mutable-earth Guts Considerate Meticulousness IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

145 Palms UP 5 Both Little-fingers Fixed-fire Liver Charismatic Leadership Page 145 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

146 Palms UP 4 Right Middle-finger Cardinal-water Stomach Mother Henning Page 146 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

147 Palms UP 3 Left Index-finger Mutable-air Upper limbs Playful Creativity Page 147 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

148 Page 148 of 159 Green Tare s Moon Eighth Lesson Palms UP 2 Both Ring-fingers Fixed-earth Throat Affluence, Rooted Hedonism IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

149 Palms UP 1 Right Little-finger Cardinal-fire Crown Adventurous Courage Page 149 of 159 IN-breath: This OUT-breath: void! four breaths

150 Closing Compassionate Intentions Page 150 of 159 Fortunate Rebirth Good Fortune Meaningful to Behold Benediction

151 Fortunate Rebirth May all beings, everywhere experience: Page 151 of 159 long and happy life, fortunate rebirth, swift accomplishment, and be of benefit to all others.

152 Good Fortune May all the denizens of my abode, neighborhood, world and cosmos experience good fortune Page 152 of 159 of: mind, communication, body and circumstance.

153 Meaningful to Behold May all who recall, mention, hear, touch, or see me practice mindfulness, insight as well as compassion: Page 153 of 159 spontaneously, habitually, easily and effectively.

154 Benediction May all beings everywhere habitually rest: spontaneous, carefree and at ease Page 154 of 159 in the vast expanse of timeless awareness. Tam

155 Appendix Page 155 of 159 Two Paths Syllabus Twelve Elemental Permutations

156 Two Paths Page 156 of 159 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,

157 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 157 of 159 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.

158 Syllabus Page 158 of 159 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

159 Twelve Elemental Permutations Page 159 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