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three roots (T. rtsa ba gsum ཙ་བ་གསུམ་). Elements of "inner refuge" in certain tantric practices within Tibetan Buddhism. They are the "inner aspect" of the Three Jewels.[1][2]
The three roots are:[3]
The Guru is the root of blessings, the Yidam is the root of accomplishment, and the Dakini the root of activity.[3]
Dilgo Khyentse states:
- The Three Jewels have an inner aspect, known as the Three Roots: the guru (or teacher), who is the root of blessing; the yidam, who is the root of accomplishment; and the dakini, who is the root of enlightened activity. Although their names are different, these three do not in any way differ from the Three Jewels. The guru is the Buddha, the yidam is the Dharma, and the dakinis and protectors are the Sangha. And on the innermost level, the dharmakaya is the Buddha, the sambhogakaya is the Dharma, and the nirmanakaya is the Sangha.[1]
Notes
Sources
- Dilgo Khytentse Rinpoche, The Excellent Path to Enlightenment translated by the Padmakara Translation Group, Snow Lion Publications, Ithaca NY, 1996
Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang (2011), A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher, translated by Padmakara Translation Group, Shambhala
External links
Three Jewels and Three Roots, Wikipedia
Three Roots, Rigpa Shedra Wiki
