Glossary
Short explanations of the Tibetan, Sanskrit and Ganden lineage terms used on this site, including the names of the masters. They do not replace the teachings; they are a first orientation.
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G
Guru yoga
Practice in which the disciple regards the spiritual teacher as inseparable from the Buddha and receives their blessings. It is considered the root of all realisations.
Other spellings: Ioga do guru
L
Lamrim
ལམ་རིམ་"Stages of the path to enlightenment": a step-by-step presentation of all the Buddha's teachings, systematised by Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa. It is one of the foundations of training at the centre.
Other spellings: Lam Rim, Estágios do caminho
Lojong
བློ་སྦྱོང་"Mind training": practical instructions for transforming everyday difficulties into the path, exchanging self-cherishing for cherishing others.
Other spellings: Lo Jong
M
Mantra
Sacred syllables recited to protect the mind and connect with the qualities of a Buddha or deity. Associates can record their mantra counts in My Account.
Other spellings: Mantras, contagem de mantras
Meditação cantada
At the centre's ceremonies, the sadhana is recited in Tibetan, in a chanted rhythm, while participants follow the text.
Other spellings: recitação em tibetano
P
Prostração
Gesture of respect made with the body before the Buddha, the teacher or the altar, which helps to purify and to reduce pride.
Other spellings: Prostrações
R
Retiro
A period devoted to intensive practice, usually with mantra recitation and meditation on a deity, under the teacher's guidance. Associates can record their retreats and certificates in My Account.
Other spellings: Retiros, certificado de retiro
T
Treino da mente
See "Lojong". Also used more broadly for training the mind in Dharma practice.