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52 FEATURES • DORJE SHUGDEN reference: www.kunpendelek.ru/content/lib/buddhism/life/nagarjuna/0001.jpg
FEATURES • DORJE SHUGDEN 53 In his lifetime, Nagarjuna had many illustrious students but amongst them, there were four primary spiritual sons and three close sons. The Acharya’s four primary sons were Sakyamitra, Nagabodhi, Aryadeva and Matanga while his three close sons were Buddhapalita, Bhavaviveka and Asvagosha. The Acharya also met another of his foremost student, Chandrakirti, when he was older and said to him, “To my last disciple Chandrakirti, I shall show the ultimate Dharma which is not born”. And the Acharya taught the Sutra and Tantra to this promising student. Chandrakirti later became highly attained and eventually propagated a view of emptiness called the Prasangika tradition based on Nagarjuna’s Madhyamaka teachings. Much later, when Lama Tsongkapa asked Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom if he could rely on Chandrakirti’s text in order to comprehend Nagarjuna’s view to which Manjushri replied that Chandrakirti’s purpose of appearing on earth was to clarify Nagarjuna’s excellent view. Manjushri then added that Lama Tsongkapa could have full faith in Chandrakirti because he had clearly understood Nagarjuna’s complete view of emptiness. Lama Tsongkapa finally gained full direct perception of emptiness through his study and meditation on Buddhapalita’s text, which was praised by Chandrakirti who shared the same view. Then, Lama Tsongkapa infused his own writings and teachings with the same, based on his own exhaustive study and divine teachings from Manjushri. It is said that those who follow Lama Tsongkapa’s writings and lineage would be blessed by Manjushri to gain quicker realisation of emptiness. Hence, Dorje Shugden arose as a Dharma Protector to assist and protect this special uncommon lineage of Nagarjuna’s view as upheld by Lama Tsongkhapa. This is why Dorje Shugden wears the round yellow hat, which is a physical representation of Nagarjuna’s view that he has sworn to protect. The Perfection of Wisdom teachings was incorporated by Lama Tsongkhapa in the later part of his seminal masterpiece, the Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment or Lamrim Chenmo. The study of the Lamrim is emphasised with the Gelug tradition because it contains all the main topics of the Buddha’s teachings. It is placed in an ascending order to facilitate comprehension and guide the practitioner from the basic teachings on death and impermanence all the way up to the highest view of emptiness. It is not necessary to read and study the archaic language of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra because there are many commentaries given especially those that are contained within the Lamrim. Studying the meaning of these texts gives you the theoretical knowledge of emptiness. However, the teachings of emptiness can only be realised through meditation. The practice of the highest yoga tantra like Vajrayogini with its 11 yogas allows one to gain the realisation of emptiness through its powerful and profound practices. The practice of Vajrayogini as a means to develop a direct perception of emptiness is far easier and more accessible than to meditate on emptiness alone. Therefore, Gelug lineage lamas recommend the practice of tantra to students who are ready and grounded by the Lamrim and so forth. In order to develop realisation of emptiness through the practice of tantra, there are many obstacles arising from our negative karma and distractions that could arise to derail or stop us. Hence, we need a swift and powerful protector to come to our aid like the almighty Gyalchen Dorje Shugden. This Protector arose specifically to protect the proliferation of the teachings and the eliminate obstacles of the practitioners who are striving to uphold these teachings. Hence, the practice of Dorje Shugden is crucial for practitioners especially those who seek to develop deep insight into the higher teachings of tantra and wisdom. references: 1 Lobsang N. Tsonawa (1984), Indian Buddhist Pundits 2 New Delhi. Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. 3 Berzin Archives 4 Dorjeshugden.com
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