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Vajrayana Buddhism Worksheet

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Vajrayana Buddhism Worksheet

1. What is the path of “Vajrayana Buddhism”? What role do lamas play in this path?

There are three steps in Vajrayana Buddhism. The first step is quieting the mind through meditation. The 2nd step is intensive training of compassions, wisdom, and empathy. This was greatly emphasized in Mahayana Buddhism. And the last step is called Vajrayana (“the diamond vehicle”). In this path, it is a “a rigorous, accelerated to nurture enlightenment within a single lifetime”. Lamas are reincarnated forms of bodhisattvas help the people to reach enlightenment.

2. What is deity yoga?

Deity yoga is when you embody Buddha or a bodhisattva to get some qualities of enlightenment. This form of meditation helps figure
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