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sādhana

Works in 2 traditions beyond Tibetan attest this concept, on 1,045 cited pages. Translators have rendered it as “sgrub thabs”, “སྒྲུབ་ཐབས་”, “སྒྲུབ་ཐབས”, “sgrub-thabs” and 1 other ways; a link through a rendering is marked as such, because another translator chose differently.

Also under: sadhana · sadhanas · “sgrub thabs” · “སྒྲུབ་ཐབས་” · “སྒྲུབ་ཐབས” · “sgrub-thabs” · “སྒྲུབ་ཐབས།”

40works in other traditions, with a cited page

22works in Tibetan, its home tradition on the maps

23further works where only a vocabulary list or keyword names it; not shown

2judged analogues in other traditions (a different word for a neighbouring idea)

Analogues, judged

A different word, in another tradition, that a reviewer judged to name a neighbouring idea. These are not attestations of sādhana; each carries the reviewer’s confidence and reason.

spiritual exercises Renaissance & Early Modern Europe70%Indian 'spiritual practice', a parallel discipline - and its evidence also glosses 'means/method' (judged from the other side)
yoga Indian60%Glossed 'union/spiritual discipline' but also 'the planetary combination' (astrological yoga) — a far broader, partly homographic concept.

In other traditions

Ordered by the earliest work in each tradition that attests the concept. Within a tradition, works run from earliest to latest by conventional composition date.

Buddhistfrom 50 BCE · 10 works

50 BCEPrajñāpāramitā (Aṣṭasāhasrikā; Heart and Diamond Sūtras)same word and a translator’s rendering4 pages · 9 editions
- Sadhana — liturgical practiceassembly where one wishes to be. The way of practicing this from the perspective of the view is clearly explained in theHeart Sutra Commentary: Illuminating the Essence, 1500, p. 223 · flagged as a term by the translator
380 CEVasubandhu, Abhidharmakośa with Bhāṣyasame word and a translator’s rendering3 pages · 3 editions
- sadhana — method of accomplishment/meditative practice### Fragment 1 A manual clarifying the profound intent of theThadrak Thor bu 018 mDzod 'grel sogs, 1700, p. 186 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — spiritual practicebe compassionate toward those who traverse many varieties of realms. This treatise, which has the subject matter of theNeyphug Thor bu mDzod 'grel brgya sbyin thogs nor bu'i 'od snang, 1700, p. 6 · flagged as a term by the translator
700 CEŚāntideva, Bodhicaryāvatārasame word2 pages · 7 editions
- sādhana — method of accomplishment### [Folio 1] ༄༅། ། Regarding the explanation of this treatise, thisspyod ‘jug mchen ‘grel, 1700, p. 9 · flagged as a term by the translator
750 CEGuhyasamāja sādhana (Ārya tradition; Ganden oral lineage)same word and a translator’s rendering4 pages · 5 editions
- sadhana — liturgical practicemplishment will manifest. Because he grants his own stainless wisdom and love, I have condensed the essence of the cleargsang ‘dus sgrub thabs dben sa snyan brgyud kyi man ngag ltar nyams su len tshul dngos grub kun byung, 1700, p. 2 · flagged as a term by the translator
800 CECakrasaṃvara sādhana (Ghaṇṭapāda five stages; Vajrayoginī / Vajravārāhī)same word and a translator’s rendering214 pages · 17 editions
900 CESaraha, Dohākoṣasame word and a translator’s rendering8 pages · 7 editions
- sadhana — means of accomplishmentdhas and Bodhisattvas who reside in the mandala of wisdom. The maturation of my own mind-stream through the sequences ofDo ha'i bshad lugs sogs, 1700, p. 152 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — practice/liturgical method### Folio 1 Through these stages of thedo ha skor gsum gyi ti ka 'bring po, 1700, p. 37 · flagged as a term by the translator
1000Vajrabhairava / Yamāntaka sādhanasame word and a translator’s rendering357 pages · 5 editions
1000Phyag chen rgya gzhung (Indian Mahāmudrā corpus: Tilopa, Nāropa, Maitrīpa)same word6 pages · 1 edition
- sādhanā — ritual meditative practiceThese are the stages of the practicePhyag chen rgya gzhung (Indian Mahāmudrā Texts), 1200, p. 548 · flagged as a term by the translator
1100Avalokiteśvara sādhana (Thugs rje chen po)same word and a translator’s rendering16 pages · 6 editions
- sadhana — method of realizationOne, Lamp that Dispels Darkness , homage to the assembly of deities of the kyilkor mandala of the dakkyé self-generationthugs rje chen po mun sel sgron me'i skor, 1700, p. 109 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sādhana — method of accomplishmentbecome skilled in the work of the oral instructions of the Dharma. I make clear the sequence for the empowerment of theklong chen snying thig gi cha lag thugs rje chen po sdug bsngal rang grol gyi gnas ‘dren rnam grol lam bzang, 1700, p. 107 · flagged as a term by the translator
1927Th. Stcherbatsky, The Conception of Buddhist Nirvāṇasame word2 pages · 1 edition
- sādhana — the means of proofincorporates the standard example accepted by the opponent, which includes the sādhya the property to be proved and theThe Conception of Buddhist Nirvana, Unknown, p. 444 · flagged as a term by the translator

Indianfrom 150 CE · 30 works

150 CEGautama, Nyāya-sūtra with Vātsyāyana and Uddyotakarasame word2 pages · 5 editions
- sādhana — meanshat of the Benares edition is "yat pravartamānam sādhanam karoti," which may be rendered to mean "that which renders theThe Nyaya Sutras of Gautama, Vol. 4, Unknown, p. 70 · flagged as a term by the translator
200 CECaraka Saṃhitā / Suśruta on dreams as prognostic signssame word1 page · 13 editions
- Sādhana — means/accomplishmenttion of sense is where one uses different words expressive of the same meaning, as Bheshaja remedy , Aushadha medicine ,Charaka-Samhita, 1890, p. 749 · flagged as a term by the translator
200 CEYājñavalkya Smṛtisame word1 page · 2 editions
- sādhana — means of evidenceiately. 7 Then, immediately after the answer, the plaintiff arthī the one who has a goal or claim should cause the proofYajnavalkya Smriti with the Mitakshara Commentary, 1936, p. 153 · flagged as a term by the translator
350 CEPatañjali, Yoga Sūtra (with Vyāsa bhāṣya)same word45 pages · 16 editions
- sādhanawhere the mind becomes one with the object of contemplation. ) . . . . . . . | xxiv | | 2. Book 2, Means of attainment (Yoga-System of Patanjali (Woods - Harvard), 1914, p. 11 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Sadhanaself from other things. This closes our study of the first section. The second section deals with the *means*— PracticeYoga-Darsana: Sutras with the Commentary of Vyasa, 1907, p. 16 · original word kept by the translator
- sādhanang original: "padārtha" does not deviate from existence. Similarly, there is no action original: "kriyā" without a meansYoga-Sūtra with Three Classical Commentaries (Sanskrit), 1904, p. 152 · original word kept by the translator
350 CEPatañjali, Yoga Sūtra with Vyāsa's bhāṣyasame word45 pages · 14 editions
- sādhanawhere the mind becomes one with the object of contemplation. ) . . . . . . . | xxiv | | 2. Book 2, Means of attainment (Yoga-System of Patanjali (Woods - Harvard), 1914, p. 11 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Sadhanaself from other things. This closes our study of the first section. The second section deals with the *means*— PracticeYoga-Darsana: Sutras with the Commentary of Vyasa, 1907, p. 16 · original word kept by the translator
- sādhanang original: "padārtha" does not deviate from existence. Similarly, there is no action original: "kriyā" without a meansYoga-Sūtra with Three Classical Commentaries (Sanskrit), 1904, p. 152 · original word kept by the translator
700 CETamil Śaiva & Vaiṣṇava saints (Tēvāram, Tiruvācakam, Āḻvārs)same word3 pages · 3 editions
- Sādhanae One who has no name, no form, nothing"), and though we may accept this form and that symbol for worship and practice (Studies in Saiva Siddhanta, 1911, p. 114 · flagged as a term by the translator
800 CEŚaṅkara, Vivekacūḍāmaṇisame word2 pages · 3 editions
- Sadhanat to change. This ignorance is embedded in the mind. When the mind is thoroughly purified through spiritual discipline (Vivekachudamani (Crest-Jewel of Discrimination), 1921, p. 83 · flagged as a term by the translator
925 CEUtpaladeva, Īśvarapratyabhijñā-kārikā with Abhinavagupta's Vimarśinīsame word1 page · 18 editions
- sādhanasingle reality of the cognizer. This is the meaning of the verse. Thus, he says briefly "Previously" and so on. "Means"Commentary on the Recognition of the Lord, Volume II, 1938, p. 370 · flagged as a term by the translator
975 CENemicandra, Gommaṭasāra Jīvakāṇḍasame word3 pages · 2 editions
- Sadhanamaintain the same thought-paint during both their developing and fully developed states. --- ### Sub-Chapter IX — CauseThe Essence of the Soul, 1927, p. 339 · flagged as a term by the translator
1000Abhinavagupta, Tantrāloka (with Tantrasāra)same word10 pages · 3 editions
- sadhanais doubt, he says: They are described as five groups of eight only because of the differences in the means of attainmentThe Light of the Tantras, 1000, p. 1623 · flagged as a term by the translator
1000Abhinavagupta, Tantrāloka (with Jayaratha) and Tantrasārasame word10 pages · 4 editions
- sadhanais doubt, he says: They are described as five groups of eight only because of the differences in the means of attainmentThe Light of the Tantras, 1000, p. 1623 · flagged as a term by the translator
1000Yoga Vāsiṣṭha / Mokṣopāyasame word1 page · 24 editions
- sádhanáor natural disposition ( pravrittia ) is the cause of leading to ignorance and its resulting error; but good training (The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (Mitra translation), 1893, p. 390 · flagged as a term by the translator
1000Yoga Vāsiṣṭha (the dream worlds of Līlā, Lavaṇa, the hundred Rudras)same word1 page · 17 editions
- sádhanáor natural disposition ( pravrittia ) is the cause of leading to ignorance and its resulting error; but good training (The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (Mitra translation), 1893, p. 390 · flagged as a term by the translator
1000Nārada Bhakti Sūtrasame word1 page · 2 editions
- Sadhana — spiritual practicesaid to be the first stage of devotional self-culture. The second stage begins with the feeling of the necessity of someNarada Bhakti Sutra, Unknown, p. 15 · flagged as a term by the translator
1000Śaṅkara (attrib.), Vivekacūḍāmaṇisame word2 pages · 3 editions
- Sadhanat to change. This ignorance is embedded in the mind. When the mind is thoroughly purified through spiritual discipline (Vivekachudamani (Crest-Jewel of Discrimination), 1921, p. 83 · flagged as a term by the translator
1000Nemicandra, Dravyasaṃgraha (dhyāna verses)same word2 pages · 2 editions
- Sadhanamaintain the same thought-paint during both their developing and fully developed states. --- ### Sub-Chapter IX — CauseThe Essence of the Soul, 1927, p. 339 · flagged as a term by the translator
1096Somaśambhupaddhati (Kriyākāṇḍakramāvalī)same word2 pages · 1 edition
- sādhanahe **thing to be proven** original: "sādhya"; the conclusion or thesis of a logical argument. and the **means of proof**Kriyākāṇḍakramāvalī (MS Add.1406), 1000, p. 42 · original word kept by the translator
1200Kulārṇava Tantrasame word16 pages · 8 editions
- Sadhanaconsider qualified and who have been duly initiated. Except under the conditions prescribed, the **Spiritual Practice**Kularnava Tantra - English Translation (Arthur Avalon), Unknown, p. 17 · flagged as a term by the translator
1200Gorakṣanātha, Siddhasiddhāntapaddhati & Gorakṣaśatakasame word2 pages · 1 edition · hidden
- sādhanār, are not at all easy or **Innate** original: Sahaja; meaning 'spontaneous' or 'natural' ways of **spiritual practice**The Path of the Doctrines of the Adepts, 1954, p. 40 · original word kept by the translator
1200Tantrarāja Tantrasame word4 pages · 1 edition
- sādhanaitation dhyāna , her internal absorption, her attendant powers shaktis , her worship, the method of attaining her mantraTantraraja Tantra (The King of Tantras), 1926, p. 308 · flagged as a term by the translator
1200Yoga-vāsiṣṭhasame word1 page · 14 editions
- sádhanáor natural disposition ( pravrittia ) is the cause of leading to ignorance and its resulting error; but good training (The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (Mitra translation), 1893, p. 390 · flagged as a term by the translator
1350Mādhava, Sarva-darśana-saṃgrahasame word3 pages · 3 editions
- sādhanar argument, such as a body, must have had a maker because it is an effect, just like a jar. Whatever has the middle termReview of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy, 1908, p. 126 · original word kept by the translator
1400Sāṃkhya-sūtra with Aniruddha and Vijñānabhikṣusame word2 pages · 3 editions
- sadhana — the means of proofe. V. 35. ...coexistence that is necessary and uncontradicted, between the two—the sadhya the thing to be proved and theCommentary on the Exposition of the Samkhya Philosophy, 1943, p. 134 · flagged as a term by the translator
1450Kabīr, Bījak and sākhīssame word4 pages · 5 editions
- Sadhana’s most famous collection, which led to his Nobel Prize. "The Gardener,"* *"The Crescent Moon," "Spiritual Realization."Songs of Kabir, 1915, p. 164 · original word kept by the translator
1450Svātmārāma, Haṭhapradīpikāsame word1 page · 10 editions
- sadhanaditation Nididhyasana: profound and continuous meditation on the Self . These first three are the stages of **Practice**Light on the Yoga of Force with Commentaries, undated, p. 16 · original word kept by the translator
1500Kabīr Granthāvalī / Songssame word4 pages · 5 editions
- Sadhana’s most famous collection, which led to his Nobel Prize. "The Gardener,"* *"The Crescent Moon," "Spiritual Realization."Songs of Kabir, 1915, p. 164 · original word kept by the translator
1650Annambhaṭṭa, Tarkasaṃgrahasame word1 page · 3 editions
- sādhanafined as that which is pervasive of the property to be proved original: "sādhya" but not pervasive of the means of proofCompendium of Logic (Tarka Sangraha), 1850, p. 67 · original word kept by the translator
1775Mahānirvāṇa Tantrasame word28 pages · 2 editions
- sadhana — spiritual practiceof the universe. (17) The methods of mantra sacred incantation , yantra geometric mystic diagram , and other disciplinesThe Great Liberation Tantra, 1884, p. 58 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Sādhana — spiritual practice and disciplinecontinues from previous page ->PAGES<- worship. Sections 103-106: The necessity ofTantra of the Great Liberation (Mahanirvana Tantra), 1913, p. 19 · flagged as a term by the translator
1886Ramakrishna (Kathāmṛta / Great Master)same word228 pages · 1 edition · hidden
- Sadhana — systematic spiritual practice or disciplineto the influence of Western education, there was another circle of the Master’s devotees who were also pursuing SadhanaSri Ramakrishna, the Great Master, 1970, p. 498 · original word kept by the translator
1922Surendranath Dasgupta, History of Indian Philosophy I; Yoga as Philosophy and Religionsame word3 pages · 2 editions
- sādhanas among the various systems, their goal of life, their attitude toward the world, and the means for reaching that goal (A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1, 1922, p. 99 · flagged as a term by the translator

At home in Tibetan

1050Dzogchen Seventeen Tantras & Vima snying thigsame word and a translator’s rendering7 pages · 5 editions
- Sadhana — meditative practiceh. Thus, that very Mandala sacred circle of Tara the female Buddha of compassion , which is like the Mudra seal , is theKlong gsal thod rgal lam khrid, 1700, p. 57 · flagged as a term by the translator
1100Tibetan dream yoga (Six Yogas of Nāropa; rmi lam) and the Bardo Thödol's dream bardosame word and a translator’s rendering102 pages · 31 editions
- sadhana — attainment practicePeaceful and Wrathful Dgongs pa rang grol Self-liberated Intent , the Lamp of Clarity that distinguishes the ends of theZhi khro dgongs pa rang grol (Tibetan Book of the Dead / Bardo Thödol), Kalimpong: Mani Dorji, 1, p. 37 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — spiritual practicenqueror and the display of emanations have occurred. May the practice be skillfully accomplished through the work of theZhi khro bka' brgyad yongs rdzogs skor, 1700, p. 17 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — practice/method**Leaf 1** To the ocean of oath-bound protectors original: "dam can rgya mtsho" of the eight commands of theZhi khro sku gsum gsol 'debs, 1700, p. 64 · flagged as a term by the translator
1100Machig Labdrön, Gcodsame word and a translator’s rendering46 pages · 11 editions
- sadhana — ritual practiceous Spyan-snga the Venerable One are contained herein. May it be virtuous. > ༄༅། །Homage to those who speak. This is thedBang bskur gcod ki zhal gdams, 1700, p. 28 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sādhana — attainment/accomplishmenthe mandala celestial palace/circle of the Kriyā Tantra and others, then, regarding the sequence of sevā ritual service ,Nyams len dngos grub lag rkyangs sogs gcod skor, 1700, p. 9 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — practice of accomplishmenteart-Essence of the Profound Meaning of Chöd according to the Stainless Tradition: An explanation of the sequence of thedri ma med pa'i lugs kyi gcod zab don thugs kyi snying po, 1700, p. 141 · flagged as a term by the translator
1230Sakya Paṇḍita, Mkhas pa 'jug pa'i sgo (and Tshad ma rigs gter)same word and a translator’s rendering1 page · 2 editions
- sgrub thabsnalyzing the intent of the three glories of the Buddha, it is heard that it is necessary. Furthermore, it is the sadhanaMkhas 'jug (Gateway for the Learned), 1230, p. 39 · original word kept by the translator
1250Sakya Paṇḍita, Mkhas 'jug (Gateway for the Learned)same word and a translator’s rendering1 page · 1 edition
- sgrub thabsnalyzing the intent of the three glories of the Buddha, it is heard that it is necessary. Furthermore, it is the sadhanaMkhas 'jug (Gateway for the Learned), 1230, p. 39 · original word kept by the translator
1310Mkha' 'gro snying thig (Dākinī Heart-Essence instruction cycle)same word and a translator’s rendering85 pages · 8 editions
- sādhana — method of accomplishmentle representing the enlightened mind Phaṭ a syllable used to sever obstacles ! This is the root mantra. Then, as for themKha' 'gro snying thig gi khrid, 1700, p. 158 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Sadhana — means of attainmentA Summary of theYang gsang mkha’ ’gro snying thig, 1700, p. 41 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — liturgical manualAgain, arise in the form of the Sky-Goer Yeshe Tsogyal, dedicate the virtue, and recite auspicious verses. This conciseThor bu Zab chos mkha' snying thig gi chos sde, 1700, p. 68 · flagged as a term by the translator
1350Karma Lingpa, Bar do thos grol (Zhi khro dgongs pa rang grol)same word and a translator’s rendering50 pages · 12 editions
- sadhana — attainment practicePeaceful and Wrathful Dgongs pa rang grol Self-liberated Intent , the Lamp of Clarity that distinguishes the ends of theZhi khro dgongs pa rang grol (Tibetan Book of the Dead / Bardo Thödol), Kalimpong: Mani Dorji, 1, p. 37 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — ritual practiceis not investigated through realization; it is the ability to accomplish the wrathful practice. The instructions for theBar do smon lam ngo sprod, 1700, p. 131 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sādhana — method of accomplishmentof the foundation of empowerment in the Profound Dharma of the Self-Liberation of the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities, thekarma gling pa'i gter byon br do'i thos grol dang/ chos spyod bag chags rang grol, 1700, p. 141 · flagged as a term by the translator
1350Longchenpa, Ngal gso skor gsum, Man ngag mdzod & Snying thig ya bzhisame word and a translator’s rendering12 pages · 12 editions
- sadhana — method of accomplishmentHomage to the Lord of Secrets, Vajrapani Holder of the Vajra . The sequence of teachings here involves a summary of theKlong chen pa'i bstan bcos thor bu thob yig, 1700, p. 67 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — ritual practice**Folio 1** The second point is thekun mkhyen klong chen pa'i gsung bdud rtsi skor gsum/ don khrid skor gsum/ rgyab yig skor gsum, 1700, p. 115 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — method of accomplishmentlong chen man ngag mdzod Treasury of Precious Secret Instructions by Longchenpa : Regarding the sequence of the practiceklong chen man ngag mdzod rin po che, 1700, p. 44 · flagged as a term by the translator
1350Longchenpa, Ngal gso skor gsum (Trilogy of Rest)same word and a translator’s rendering7 pages · 3 editions
- sadhana — method of accomplishmenta are clearly taught. ### Folio 2 This is the supreme tantra. The thoughts of people in the present time. Relying on theRdzogs pa chen po ngal gso skor gsum gyi dkar chag padma stong ldan, 1700, p. 98 · flagged as a term by the translator
1350Longchenpa, mDzod bdun (Seven Treasuries)same word and a translator’s rendering4 pages · 7 editions
- sadhana — method of accomplishmentlong chen man ngag mdzod Treasury of Precious Secret Instructions by Longchenpa : Regarding the sequence of the practiceklong chen man ngag mdzod rin po che, 1700, p. 44 · flagged as a term by the translator
1400Dzogchen khrid yig (direct-introduction and guidance manuals; Sems sde, Kun byed rgyal po)same word and a translator’s rendering50 pages · 20 editions
- sadhana — method of accomplishmentears away the obscurations of the obscurations is taught as being without obscurations. Ga The permission comes from theSems khrid sna tshogs, 1700, p. 56 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — method of realizationlled "that which is easy to see through expression," thus teaching the ultimate accomplishment through the inconceivablerNal 'byor bzhi rim gsang chen sgrub pa'i klong yangs, 1700, p. 36 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — means of attainmenth the major and minor marks of a Buddha. The body of the peaceful and wrathful deities is clearly manifest, granting thekhrid yig kun gzhi rang grol sogs chos tshan kha 'thor sna tsogs, 1700, p. 219 · flagged as a term by the translator
1488Life of Milarepa (rNam thar)same word and a translator’s rendering12 pages · 4 editions
- sadhana — liturgical manual for practicee lordship over men. Through abandoning with love, the four practices are achieved at the end of time. By clarifying theMi la ras pa’l rnam thar, 1700, p. 90 · flagged as a term by the translator
1488Milarepa, Mgur 'bum & Rnam tharsame word and a translator’s rendering13 pages · 8 editions
- sadhana — liturgical manual for practicee lordship over men. Through abandoning with love, the four practices are achieved at the end of time. By clarifying theMi la ras pa’l rnam thar, 1700, p. 90 · flagged as a term by the translator
1500Guru yoga (Bla ma'i rnal 'byor; Bla ma dgongs 'dus)same word and a translator’s rendering73 pages · 11 editions
- sadhana — accomplishment practicewerment initiation . The twenty-fourth chapter on samaya sacred commitments . The twenty-fifth chapter on the chapter ofBla ma dgongs 'dus skor, 1700, p. 171 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Sadhana — practice/method of accomplishment# From the Guru DharmakayaBla ma chos sku sgrub thabs, 1700, p. 11 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — method of accomplishmentand regarding the object to be accomplished of this life, one offers the accomplished Guru, and after accomplishing theNeyphug Thor bu Bla ma'i rnal 'byor byin rlabs kun 'dus sogs, 1700, p. 119 · flagged as a term by the translator
1500Tshe khrid rdo rje phreng ba (long-life visualisation cycle)same word and a translator’s rendering99 pages · 7 editions
- sādhana — accomplishment practiceof the Buddha's nature, one demonstrates the path. One should consider the process of entering through the gates of theTshe khrid rdo rje phreng ba, 1700, p. 145 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — method of accomplishmentcumulated in this life. Understanding the exhaustion of dharmata the nature of reality . The infinite great bliss of theTshe khrid rdo rje phreng ba'i skor, 1700, p. 53 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — accomplishment practiceVajrasattva Diamond Being , rejoiced and praised the words of the Blessed One. **Folio 2** Then, the procedures for theTshe khrid rdo rje phreng ba'i skor, 1700, p. 86 · flagged as a term by the translator
1550Mahāmudrā manuals (Wangchuk Dorje, Pema Karpo, Tashi Namgyal, Khamtrul)same word and a translator’s rendering26 pages · 13 editions
- sadhana — spiritual practice/methodThe preparations and conclusions of theIntroduction to the Preliminary Practice of Mahamudra (Innate Union), 1710, p. 295 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — spiritual practice# Folio 1 The second part, regarding the sequence of thePhyag chen stong thun rin po che'i gter mdzod, 1700, p. 75 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sādhana — meditative practicee glorious Hayagrīva, the Tamer of All Arrogant Ones, which arose from the wisdom of ultimate reality. This includes theThadrak Thor bu 026 Phyag chen khrid yig sogs, 1700, p. 14 · flagged as a term by the translator
1600Zhal gdams / man ngag — retreat and heart-advice manualssame word and a translator’s rendering16 pages · 18 editions
- sadhana — method of accomplishmentfocus of the accomplishment that holds the mindfulness, it is realized that there is no need for elaboration through theri chos yon tan kun 'byung rin po che 'bar ba bzhugs pa'i nyams len, 1700, p. 62 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — method of spiritual practice### Folio 1 (Top) This text appears to be a protective ritual or aThor bu dGe sbyor bdun pa'i nyams len sogs, 1700, p. 22 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sgrub thabs**Folio 1** Then, the sadhanaThor bu lCe sgom nyams len sogs, 1700, p. 110 · original word kept by the translator
1700Mahāmudrā instruction manuals (Bhutanese and Drukpa Kagyü)same word and a translator’s rendering23 pages · 9 editions
- sadhana — spiritual practice/methodThe preparations and conclusions of theIntroduction to the Preliminary Practice of Mahamudra (Innate Union), 1710, p. 295 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — spiritual practice# Folio 1 The second part, regarding the sequence of thePhyag chen stong thun rin po che'i gter mdzod, 1700, p. 75 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sādhana — meditative practicee glorious Hayagrīva, the Tamer of All Arrogant Ones, which arose from the wisdom of ultimate reality. This includes theThadrak Thor bu 026 Phyag chen khrid yig sogs, 1700, p. 14 · flagged as a term by the translator
1700Sngon 'gro (preliminary practice) manualssame word and a translator’s rendering8 pages · 7 editions
- sadhana — liturgy of accomplishmenta pith instructions who is free from the splendor of excellent training, having not seen the ultimate one, practices theKun bzang dgongs 'dus sngon 'gro, 1700, p. 88 · flagged as a term by the translator
1700Dzogchen instruction literature (Semde khrid yig, kun gzhi rang grol, thod rgal)same word and a translator’s rendering8 pages · 6 editions
- Sadhana — meditative practiceh. Thus, that very Mandala sacred circle of Tara the female Buddha of compassion , which is like the Mudra seal , is theKlong gsal thod rgal lam khrid, 1700, p. 57 · flagged as a term by the translator
- sadhana — means of attainmenth the major and minor marks of a Buddha. The body of the peaceful and wrathful deities is clearly manifest, granting thekhrid yig kun gzhi rang grol sogs chos tshan kha 'thor sna tsogs, 1700, p. 219 · flagged as a term by the translator
1700Grub mtha' (Tibetan doxographies of the four tenet systems)same word and a translator’s rendering2 pages · 2 editions
- sadhana — ritual practiceiety of beneficial merit. This oral instruction text is the understanding of the meaning arising from the tantra of thisGrub mtha’ chen po bzhi’i rnam par bzhag pa mdo tsam phye ba nges don dgongs pa gsal byed, 1700, p. 19 · flagged as a term by the translator
1765Jigme Lingpa, Klong chen snying thig (with Patrul's Kun bzang bla ma'i zhal lung)same word and a translator’s rendering24 pages · 10 editions
- sadhana — practice/accomplishmente will be worshipped by all gods, demigods, humans, and non-humans. Regarding the stages of entering into mantra for theKlong chen snying gi thig le’i mkha’ ’gro bde chen rgyal mo’i sgrub gzhung gi ’grel ba rgyud don snang ba, 1700, p. 12 · flagged as a term by the translator

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