NG2DL1 - Precis Preliminary Explanation

Question 1

Generating a correct motivation - how many paragraphs?

Answer 1

One

Question 2

Generating a correct motivation - main points

Answer 2

Rejoice
Meaningful only if pure
Intellectual curiosity
Start with generating pure, altruistic motivation
Refuge and bodhichitta prayers x 3 (from qp)

Question 3

The origin and lineage of these instructions

- what groups of paragraphs?

Answer 3

Intro (1)
Origin (4)
Lineage (3)

Question 4

Intro para (origin & lineage) - main points

Answer 4

From Vajradhara, as Heruka
In Root Tantra of Heruka
Many lineages - three most commonly practiced:
Vajrayogini - Naropa (Narokhachö)
Vajrayogini - Maitripa (Maitripakachö)
Vajrayogini - Indrabodhi (Indrakachö)
This commentary - Narokhachö

Question 5

Origin - four paras

Answer 5

Ishvara and animal offerings
H & H of 5Bf asked BVr
24 places
Condensed Root Tantra of Heruka (47 & 48 of 51)

Question 6

Lineage - three paras

Answer 6

Vajradharma, Vajrayogini, Naropa, Pamtigpa brothers
Lokya Sherab Tseg - Malgyur Lotsawa
Unbroken succession to Je Phabongkhapa, Trijang Dorjechang (37)

Question 7

By practising these instructions we quickly receive great and powerful blessings - main points

Answer 7

From all the Buddhas
Help us temporarily
And eventually enable us to attain ultimate goal

Question 8

These instructions are a synthesis of all essential instructions - main points

Answer 8

Tantras of Heruka, Yamantaka & Guhyasamaja

All essential stages of Secret Mantra

Question 9

These instructions are easy to practise - main points

Answer 9

Concise and clearly presented meditations
Mantra short and easy
Visualisations simple in comparison
Even those with little wisdom and abilities can engage

Question 10

By practising these instructions we can swiftly accomplish attainments - paras

Answer 10

Three paras:
Great teachers
7 lives
Keeping commitments

Question 11

‘Great teachers’

Answer 11

Many great teachers, including TR, have said:
middling fortune, attain DL in this life
Greater fortune, with ease
Lesser fortune, in intermediate state
Continually recite mantra, will remember when dying
Then, like a dream, Vy & retinue call us & invite to PL

Question 12

‘7 lives’

Answer 12

Least fortune will be led within 7 lives
Even if in hell, Vy will bless minds and ripen karma
Released from hell and guided to PL

Question 13

‘Keeping commitments’

Answer 13

By keeping commitments purely & practicing sincerely
Can attain DL in this life, int state or 7 lives
DL - pure world of H & Vy = Keajra PL (or Heaven)
Explanation in Modern Buddhism
As main commitment, 19 comm of 5 Buddha families
As explained in Condensed 6-session yoga

Question 14

These instructions include a special body mandala practice - main points

Answer 14

Bm not included in all Deity practices
One that does more profound
Most profound of all is that of Vy

Question 15

We can practise both generation stage and completion stage together - main points

Answer 15

In e.g. Yk & Gy, cs only after exp of gs
In Vy can train & gain cs realisations
While still training in gs

Question 16

These instructions are especially suitable for those with strong desirous attachment - paras

Answer 16

2 paras:
emanations
completion stage

Question 17

‘Emanations’

Answer 17

In general difficult with sda to practice Dharma
Not so with Vy
Throughout world, countless emanations of H & Vy
Manifesting as ordinary men and women
Help pure practitioners of Vy
Transform da into the spiritual path
If keep comm & faithfully practice 11 yogas
Eventually will meet emanation of Vy
By causing da to arise, will bless c, d & w
Then enter into union
Practioner transform desire into sgb
With sgb meditate on emptiness
Eventually eradicate all delusions, including da
Like fire produced from wood destroys it
Method adopted by e.g. Ghantapa & Tilopa

Question 18

‘Completion stage”

Answer 18

Essence of HYT is to generate sgb and med on emp
Generate sgb by gathering inner winds
Into central channel
Through completion stage
For cs to be successful, cwd need to be blessed
This is accomplished through cs

Question 19

These instructions are particularly appropriate for this degenerate age - paras

Answer 19

3 paras:
Blessings
Mandala
Number of lineage Gurus

Question 20

‘Blessings’

Answer 20

In general, as spirituality decreases
more difficult to receive Deity blessings
Opposite is case for practitioners of H & Vy

Question 21

‘Mandala’

Answer 21

Would normally reabsorb mandala
E.g. Kalachakra
Didn’t do this for H & Vy mandalas
Still exist; e.g. 24 holy places
Thus, human beings special connection with H & Vy
In Root Tantra of Heruka, promise 
When times get degenerate
H & Vy would bless those with strong attachment

Question 22

‘Number of lineage Gurus’

Answer 22

In general as number of lineage Gurus increase
The blessings degenerate
Opposite is true for H & Vy

Question 23

Vajrayogini’s mantra has many special qualities - main points

Answer 23

In Root Tantra of Heruka - can gain attainments
Merely by reciting Vy mantra
Even with poor concentration
Not possible with other Deities
But need strong faith to do this by mantra alone

Question 24

Biographies of past Buddhist practitioners who gained realizations through practising these instructions - main points, intro para

Answer 24

Many people
84 Mahasiddhas, many through H & Vy
Many Tibetans
Possible for us to now emulate them

Question 25

The main biographies included

Answer 25

``` Luyipa (picnic) Ghantapa (wine seller) Darikapa (courtesan) Kusali (leper/river) Purang Lotsawa (cave) ```

Question 26

Modern day example

Answer 26

Gonche - chinese soldiers, rainbow

Question 27

The qualifications necessary for practising these instructions - main points

Answer 27

Through Lamrim study, gained some experience of 3 princ aspects of the path = common paths Gateway = empowerment from qualified SG Vows & commitments

Question 28

Having unwavering faith - main points

Answer 28

``` Not become discouraged if after few days/months Of intense effort No special results Should train consistently With unshakeable conviction in benefits Like a broad river ```

Question 29

Having wisdom that overcomes doubts and misgivings concerning the practice - how many paragraphs?

Answer 29

Three - overcome doubts, single-pointed & well-controlled mind