Karmamudra The Sanskrit word Karmamudra is a technical term utilized in Tibetan Buddhism, specifically in Tantra.
The term is derived from karma (act) and mudra (seal), so can be translated as “action seal” or “activity seal.” It refers to a secret level of Tantra in which specially prepared initiates – one male, one female – join sexually in order to harness the power of sex for spiritual development. Through the “activity” of sexual energy, the initiate can “seal” their Consciousness in the clear light (bodhichitta). Karmamudra refers both to this type of practice and sometimes to the woman who practices it. Karmamudra practice is known in all major Tibetan schools, especially in the Kalachakra Tantra.
The prerequisites for this teaching include initiation into the tradition, proven comprehension of the Sutrayana and Mahayana teachings, and the ability to restrain the sexual energy. That is, emission of the sexual energy (orgasm) is not allowed. “The bliss of not expelling the seed [through orgasm] destroys the fear of death and is the fourth face of the guru, or the Gnosis vajra. This is a confirmation of the yoga meditations.” – Vimalaprabha, Stainless Light, The Great Commentary, by Pundarika By mudra consort yoga, instinctual emission is transformed into instinctual non emission like mercury and fire. This is spoken of by the Buddha in verse 224 of the Methods of Accomplishment chapter of the king of tantras: “Fire is enemy of mercury; without fire mercury is never bound. Unbound it will not create gold; no gold is of no use to man. Similarly, not in union with a consort, the yogi’s mind is forever unbound. Unbound, his body is not penetrated, a body not penetrated does not grant innate bliss [the bliss of withholding emission].” – Vimalaprabha, Stainless Light, The Great Commentary, by Pundarika
The purpose of Karmamudra is to generate a special state of Consciousness that provides insight into the nature of reality.
By activating and directing the most powerful energies within, the Consciousness is supercharged with blissful forces that open doors to comprehension. Furthermore, these energies facilitate the creation of the superior bodies or vehicles used by the Consciousness to reach complete enlightenment. “To increase this innate bliss of the conqueror, first rely upon an activity [karma] mudra consort; then create the sun form, with body, face, legs, crown, all limbs complete…” – Vimalaprabha, Stainless Light, The Great Commentary, by Pundarika The practice itself is described here, and uses the Tantric meaning of the Sanskrit word bodhichitta: sexual energy. “With the pride of a vajra holder (that is, with a sense of divinity and respect, not animal lust), the vajra with the lotus enters the lotus (male and female unite). With the lingam (male organ) placed into the bhaga (female organ), the yogi performs hum phat (the secret mantras); the bodhichitta (sexual energy) is not emitted.” – Vimalaprabha, Stainless Light, The Great Commentary, by Pundarika
Advanced Mudras and Mantras
The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra
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I will be reciting this and going deeper into this great teaching
on Monday January 9th
*********** MAHAMUDRA******MAHAMUDRA*****
Meditate alone in the forest, in retreats, in solitary places.
It is not known where the clouds go when they have dissolved.
Likewise, the waves of thoughts derived from the mind Dissolve when mind perceives mind. Space has neither color nor shape; It is changeless, it is not tinged by black or white. Likewise, luminous mind has neither color nor shape; It is not tinged by black or white, virtue or vice. The sun’s pure and brilliant essence Cannot be dimmed by the darkness that endures for a thousand kalpas. Likewise, the luminous essence of mind Cannot be dimmed by the long kalpas of samsara. Though it may be said that space is empty, Space cannot be described. Likewise, though it may be said that mind is luminous, Naming it does not prove that is exists. Space is completely without locality. Likewise, mahamudra mind dwells nowhere. Without change, rest loose in the primordial state; There is no doubt that your bonds will loosen. The essence of mind is like space; Therefore, there is nothing which it does not encompass. Let the movements of the body ease into genuineness, Cease your idle chatter, let your speech become an echo, Have no mind, but see the dharma of the leap.
The body, like a hollow bamboo, has no substance.
Mind is like the essence of space, having no place for thoughts.
Rest loose your mind; neither hold it nor permit it to wander.
If mind has no aim, it is mahamudra.
Accomplishing this is the attainment of supreme enlightenment.
The nature of mind is luminous, without object of perception.
You will discover the path of Buddha when there is no path of meditation.
By meditating on non-meditation you will attain the supreme bodhi.
This is the king of views-it transcends fixing and holding.
This is the king of meditations-without wandering mind.
This is the king of actions-without effort.
When there is no hope or fear, you have realized the goal.
The unborn alaya is without habits and veils.
Rest mind in the unborn essence; make no distinctions between meditation and post-meditation.
When projections exhaust the dharma of mind,
One attains the king of views, free from all limitations.
Boundless and deep is the supreme king of meditations.
Effortless self-existence is the supreme king of actions.
Hopeless self-existence is the supreme king of the fruition.
In the beginning mind is like a turbulent river.
In the middle it is like the River Ganges, flowing slowly.
In the end it is like the confluence of all rivers, like the meeting of mother and son.
The followers of Tantra, the Prajnaparamita,
The Vinaya, the Sutras, and other religions-
All these, by their texts and philosophical dogmas,
Will not see the luminous mahamudra.
Having no mind, without desires,
Self-quieted, self-existing,
It is like a wave of water.
Luminosity is veiled only by the rising of desire.
The real vow of samaya is broken by thinking in terms of precepts.
If you neither dwell, perceive, nor stray from the ultimate,
Then you are a holy practitioner, the torch which illuminates darkness.
If you are without desire, if you do not dwell in extremes,
You will see the dharmas of all the teachings.
If you strive in this endeavor, you will free yourself from samsaric imprisonment.
If you meditate in this way, you will burn the veil of karmic impurities.
Therefore, you are known as "The Torch of the Doctrine."
Even ignorant people who are not devoted to this teaching
Could be saved by you from constantly drowning in the river of samsara.
It is a pity that beings endure such suffering in the lower realms.
Those who would free themselves from suffering should seek a wise guru.
Being possessed by the adhishthana [blessing], one’s mind will be freed.
If you seek a karma mudra, then the wisdom of the joy of union and emptiness will arise.
The union of skillful means and knowledge brings blessings.
Bring it down and give rise to the mandala.
Deliver it to the places and distribute it throughout the body.
If there is no desire involved, then the union of joy and emptiness will arise.
Gain long life, without white hairs, and you will wax like the moon.
Become radiant, and your strength will be perfect.
Having speedily achieved the relative siddhis, one should seek the absolute siddhis.
May this pointed instruction in mahamudra remain in the hearts of fortunate beings.
Oral instructions on mahamudra
given by Sri Tilopa to Naropa at the banks of the Ganges River.
Translated from the Sanskrit into Tibetan by Chokyi Lodro Marpa the Translator.
English translation by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in The Myth of Freedom.
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One of the positive side-effects of maintaining a very high degree of awareness of death is that it will prepare the individual to such an extent that, when the individual actually faces death, he or she will be in a better position to maintain his or her presence of mind. Especially in Tantric Buddhism, it is considered that the state of mind which one experiences at the point of death is extremely subtle and, because of the subtlety of the level of that consciousness, it also has a great power and impact upon one’s mental continuum. ~ H.H. Dalai Lama XIV
Lastly I offer this nurturing observation.
If you argue with someone about things, remember arguing is you wanting to have that person not just see that "your way is The right way" but you are also wanting them to give up their past, emotions, beliefs and personal arrived to stance on something.
You aren't just asking them to choose between your way or their way. It goes deeper.
At times couples get into these arguments or argument phases and they are not seeing that, if they want that person to accept their stance they must first accept this person as a human being.
If not then, there you go.
Couples come to me a lot and I don't give advice, I just offer basic one on one human reality observation and another perspective or perspectives shared with me.
You must then understand that they may not feel about things the way you do nor see things as you do no matter how much you talk or scream or stay silent. They are NOT you.
The argument is going nowhere because you are on two different waves. Crashing into eachother.
Now in a dialogue or conversation like elevated, balanced, logical adult human conversation ..well it Be different and yes it gets people farther and ahh is so much more nutritious.
It is also needless
It has no need to for someone to see anything they can not see their way.
See?
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