Guru

Question 1

Three recognitions during prostration:

Answer 1

1 - he or she is the embodiment of all Buddhas
2 - he or she is inseparable from VY
3 - his or her kindness exceeds that of all other Buddhas

Question 2

Offering goddesses of outer offerings:

Answer 2

from the BAM at our heart:

white Ahrghamvajra goddesses - vessel of nectar
white Padamvajra - vessels of bathing water
white Pupevajra - flowers
smoke-coloured Dhupevajra - incense
orange Diwevajra - lights
green Gandhavajra - vessels of perfume
multicoloured Newidevajra - bowls of food
multicoloured Shaptavajra - musical instruments

Question 3

Outer offering goddesses of 6 senses:

Answer 3

from BAM at our heart:

Rupavajra - white, jewelled mirrors
Shaptavajra - blue, musical instruments
Gandhevajra - yellow, vessels of perfume
Rasavajra - red, jewelled vessels of food
Parshavajra - green, precious cloths
Dharmadhatuvajra - white, phenomena sources

Question 4

What are the Tantric seven limbs:

Answer 4

purifying
rejoicing
ultimate BCH (wisdom of sp GB realizing EMP directly)
refuge
aspiring BCH
engaging BCH
dedication

or in order of development:

refuge, (rejoicing, “accumulating merit”). purifying, dedication >
aspiring and engaging BCH >
ult BCH