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Part I: Basic Questions and Doubts
1 The Meaning of Tantra
The Definition of the Word Tantra
Mental Continuums as Tantras
The Term Tantra in Reference to Buddha-Nature
Beginningless Successions That Can Have an End
The Nyingma and Kagyu Explanations of Tantra
The Role of Buddha-Figures in Tantra
The Sakya Presentation
The Gelug Explanation
Summary
2 The Authenticity of the Tantras
The Source of the Tantras
Different Views of Shakyamuni Buddha as a Teacher
The Relation between Buddhist and Hindu Tantra
The Clear Light Continuum as the Deepest Source of the Tantras
The Criteria for Establishing the Authenticity of the Tantras
The Four Sealing Points for Labeling an Outlook as Based on
Enlightening Words
Developing Firm Conviction in the Authenticity of the Tantras
3 The Use of Ritual in Tantra Practice
Western and Asian Forms of Creativity
Creativity and Individuality in Tantra Practice
The Benefits of Tantra Ritual for Busy Westerners
Tantra Ritual as a Venue for Expressing Emotions
Concluding Remarks
4 Buddha-Figures
The Use of Buddha-Figures in Practices Shared by Mahayana Sutra
and Tantra
Buddha-Figures and Self-Images
Buddha-Figures and Archetypes
Buddha-Figures as Emanations of Buddhas
Buddha-Figures as Objects for Prayers
Coarse and Subtle Emanations of Buddha-Figures
Buddha-Figures as Containers for Practice
Cultural Diversity in Buddha-Figures
The Possible Use of Western Religious Icons as Buddha-Figures
5 Tantric Imagery
Survey of the Misunderstanding
Couples in Union
Nonduality
Peaceful and Forceful Figures
Concluding Remarks
Part II: Why Tantra Is More Efficient Than Sutra
6 Gelug Presentation of Tantra in General
(1) Closer Analogies
In Sutra
General Tantra as the Resultant Vehicle
Purified Bodies
Tantric Transformation of Self-Image
The Voidness of Self-Images
Mantras
Purified Environments - Mandalas
Purified Manner of Enjoyment
Purified Actions
Mudras, Mantras, and Samadhis
Validity of the Method
Multiple Limbs and Faces
(2) Closer Union of Method and Wisdom
In Sutra
Buddha-Figures as Method in General Tantra
Voidness and the Basis for a Voidness
Two Truths
Method and Wisdom in General Tantra Having One Manner of
Cognitively Taking an Object
Summary
(3) Special Basis for Voidness
Buddha-Figures as Less Deceptive
Buddha-Figures as More Stable
Buddha-Figures as More Subtle
(4) Special Level of Mental Activity
Concluding Points Concerning Voidness in Sutra and Tanta
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