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'''Melong''' is a Tibetan term that holds the [[semantic field]]: "mirror", "looking glass" |
'''''Melong''''' is a Tibetan term that holds the [[semantic field]]: "mirror", "looking glass". The melong is a [[polyvalent]] symbol, divine attribute, and quality of the enlightened [[mindstream]] or [[bodhicitta]]. |
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The mirror is an ancient symbol throughout [[Dharmic Traditions]]. In Indian iconography it may be understood as a symbol for [[clarity]], wholesome or complete perception and 'primordial purity' (Tibetan: ''[http://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php/ka_dag ka dag]'') of the mindstream or consciousness. The mirror is often depicted as an [[accoutrement]]<ref>Accoutrement is herein employed in the sense of its [[etymon]]: refer, [[:wikt:accoutrement|accoutrement]]. </ref> of the [[hagiographical]] [[signification]] of fully realised [[Mahasiddha]], [[Dzogchenpa]] and [[Mahamudra]] [[sadhaka]]. The mirror may be understood as a quality of the mindstream that denotes perceiving experience as it is without obscuration forded by ''[[klesha]]'', etc. |
The mirror is an ancient symbol throughout [[Dharmic Traditions]]. In Indian iconography it may be understood as a symbol for [[clarity]], wholesome or complete perception and 'primordial purity' (Tibetan: ''[http://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php/ka_dag ka dag]'') of the mindstream or consciousness. The mirror is often depicted as an [[accoutrement]]<ref>Accoutrement is herein employed in the sense of its [[etymon]]: refer, [[:wikt:accoutrement|accoutrement]]. </ref> of the [[hagiographical]] [[signification]] of fully realised [[Mahasiddha]], [[Dzogchenpa]] and [[Mahamudra]] [[sadhaka]]. The mirror may be understood as a quality of the mindstream that denotes perceiving experience as it is without obscuration forded by ''[[klesha]]'', etc. |
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Melong is a Tibetan term that holds the semantic field: "mirror", "looking glass". The melong is a polyvalent symbol, divine attribute, and quality of the enlightened mindstream or bodhicitta.
The mirror is an ancient symbol throughout Dharmic Traditions. In Indian iconography it may be understood as a symbol for clarity, wholesome or complete perception and 'primordial purity' (Tibetan: ka dag) of the mindstream or consciousness. The mirror is often depicted as an accoutrement[1] of the hagiographical signification of fully realised Mahasiddha, Dzogchenpa and Mahamudra sadhaka. The mirror may be understood as a quality of the mindstream that denotes perceiving experience as it is without obscuration forded by klesha, etc.
The mirror may be engaged in the advanced Tantric sadhana of the Gyulu.
The Mirror
The Mirror is the title of the newspaper of the International Dzogchen Community established by Namkhai Norbu.
See also
Notes
- ^ Accoutrement is herein employed in the sense of its etymon: refer, accoutrement.
References
- Authorship unattributed (2006). Tibetan Buddhist Symbolism. [1] (accessed: November 9, 2007)