The mysteries of Tantra have engrossed countless meditators for centuries. Since the time of Buddha, these secrets have been passed down from accomplished master to disciple largely by word of mouth.
Now drawing from his own experience and the works of Je Tsongkhapa and other great Tibetan Yogis, Geshe Kelsang clearly sets out all the stages of the four classes of Tantra, giving a full explanation of generation and completion stages. Tantra is revealed as the gateway to a blissful new world.
The book represents a significant milestone in revealing these profound mysteries to the contemporary world.
We can understand the nature, functions, and good qualities of Secret Mantra by considering the various names that Buddha gave to it: Secret Vehicle, Mantra Vehicle, Effect Vehicle, Vajra Vehicle, Method Vehicle, and Tantric Vehicle. These will now be explained.
SECRET VEHICLE Because Tantra is the very essence of Buddha's teachings, it is like a rare and precious treasure. People generally keep their most valuable possessions hidden, showing them only to their closest relatives and friends. If we owned a priceless diamond, for example, we would be very unwise to display it on our mantelpiece for anyone to see, for this would only attract thieves. In the same way, it is unwise to reveal Tantric teachings to those without empowerments or without deep faith in Buddhadharma, for this invites many obstacles. Therefore, we should practise Tantra discreetly.
Secret Mantra is unique to Buddhism. Although there are certain non-Buddhist teachings that superficially resemble Secret Mantra, in reality they are completely different. Furthermore, Secret Mantra is exclusively a Mahayana practice and, of Mahayanists, only those with great faith, merit, and wisdom can practise it. Although Secret Mantra is extremely precious and profound, it is not suitable for those who lack these qualities. Vajradhara compared Secret Mantra to the milk of a snow lion. If this milk is stored in a golden vessel it remains sweet and invigorating, but if it is put into a vessel made of an inferior substance it immediately turns sour. In the same way, if a person with little faith studies Tantric teachings and tries to practise them, without relying upon a qualified Vajra Master, he or she is likely to develop harmful misunderstandings.
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