Tantric Buddhism "Vajrayana"
Tantric Buddhism defined as a "...form of Buddhism employs the use of spells, symbols, very complicated rituals, and the acquisition of magical powers, in order to reach a stage of enlightenment,"(Chan). Others use the term tantra to refer to "systems of practice and meditation derived from esoteric texts emphasizing cognitive transformation through visualization, symbols, and ritual,"(Powers). My personal understanding of Tantric Buddhism is a method of practicing Buddhism, by different forms of meditation, to detach oneself from worldly possessions, desire, and dislike ect... with a goal of spiritual enlightenment. Tantric Buddhism, also known as Vajrayana, is a combination of concepts, ideas, and practices from Hinayana and Mahayana teachings. It is said to be three parts or elements to the path Vajrayana. First, a foundation of ideas are established in the Hinayana texts and teachings. Second, Mahayana forms a practical and more structured set of practices that were developed from the Hinayana ideas. Third, the combination of both teachings now having a set structure to form a finalized approach to life, Vajrayana. To complete the journey through Vajrayana, one must travel and understand the first two sections,
In order to attempt to reverse one's predetermined fate, it is a necessity to engage oneself in tantric practices. The base practice of "Vajrasattva meditation" consists of envisioning a deity at the crown chakra, on one's head, mentally relating all the physical, mental, and spiritual attributes of oneself to a completely flawless Buddha. The "Five Skandhas" teach practitioners to ask themselves many questions. This is followed by one hundred thousand repetitions of the Vajrasattva ("indestructible being") mantra intended to purify. Its essence too is nirvana when the mind is in a purified state. The purpose of the Hinayana is to allow the "lesser vessel" to understand all aspects of oneself. This resulted from the appalling actions and misfortunes of our previous lives. Hinayana and Mahayana before enabling themselves to reach the third, Vajrayana. Then in deep meditation one begins visualizing many worldly and unworldly objects and thoughts. It is customary for a person to perform over one hundred thousand prostrations before the practice of tantra. "Yoga tantra" practitioners are able to reach buddhahood in a minimum of three lifetimes. Prostrations with chants or prayers are commonly used as a confession of one's wrongdoings. " Ignorance, to Tibetan Buddhists, is the origin for suffering in the cyclic existence (life, death, and rebirth), which unknowingly causes mind to visualize false objects and concepts.
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