The Secret Teachings Of Vajrayāna Buddhism
Vajrāyāna Buddhism, also known as Tantric Buddhism or Esoteric Buddhism, first developed in India and later spread to China, Tibet, and Nepal. Vajrāyāna Buddhism was first introduced to Tibet in the 8th century AD. This makes it the last school of Buddhism to spread beyond India. The main figure responsible for the introduction and establishment of Buddhism in Tibet was the Indian master Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche. Padmasambhava arrived in Tibet in the 8th century at the invitation of the Tibetan king Trisong Detsen. Padmasambhava spread the teachings of Vajrāyāna Buddhism throughout Tibet and it has been the dominant form of Buddhism in the region ever since. Vajrāyāna Buddhism has its roots in Mahāyāna Buddhism. Vajrāyāna, however, introduces the use of visualisation, mantra, and ritual practices to achieve enlightenment in a single lifetime. Vajrāyāna Buddhism uses visualisation, or the creatio
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