Great-Bliss-Tantric-Sex-and-the-Path-to-Inner-Awakening

The Nirmāṇakāya
The nirmāṇakāya (dimension of physical emanation) is the physical emanation of a buddha,
existing out of compassion for worldly beings. A nirmāṇakāya has as its basis the dharmakāya,
from which it arises out of love and compassion for others, and manifests for the benefit of
beings on the earth to liberate them. Its essential quality is unceasing compassion. Upon
enlightenment, your physical body transforms into a nirmāṇakāya. A buddha can physically
manifest in multiple forms simultaneously to serve others. A nirmāṇakāya is no longer a physical
body comprised of karmic conditioning, but an emanation of the dharmakāya. You have no
conceptual thoughts and no impure movements, and your actions are spontaneous and effortless.
Your speech proclaims the Dharma effortlessly and tirelessly. A nirmāṇakāya is permanent, and
always united with the dharmakāya. The purpose of a nirmāṇakāya is to bring beings in this
world to renounce saṃsāra and instruct them in how to purify their own obscurations. You also
possess miraculous powers which you use to instill inspiration and confidence in the Dharma.
Vows
Bodhisattva Vow - Praṇidhāna Samvara
Take the Bodhisattva Vow by standing in front of an image of the Buddha, or visualizing
countless buddhas and bodhisattvas in all directions in space, kneel and recite these verses, first
in Sanskrit and then in English:
viśuddhaṃ dhārayiṣyāmi yathā buddhena deśitaṃ
tena jitvā śaṭhamāraṃ prāpya buddhatvam uttamaṃ
bhaveyaṃ bhavakhinnānāṃ śaraṇaṃ sarvadehināṃ
“I will maintain purity, as taught by the Buddha.
Conquering the demon Mara, and attaining supreme buddhahood,
I vow to be a refuge for all beings, weary of saṃsāra.”
Recite 3x.
Congratulations! You are now a follower of the Mahāyāna. You receive a new bodhisattva
name. See the Appendix for a list of Buddhist names.
Bodhisattva Conduct – Bodhisattva Caryā
Your ongoing vows in daily practice are to be mindful of the Bodhisattva Vow, practice the Six
Perfections and Mind Training, and seek ways to liberate others from suffering.
67