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Luminous Essence
What does it truly mean to keep samaya—not merely as a rule, but as a sacred Vajrayana commitment?
Khenpo Sodargye explains the meaning of samaya as a “word of honor,” a vow of secrecy, and a profound commitment to never abandon the unsurpassed truth of inseparable purity and emptiness.
You will learn ✨ Why empowerment must be followed by the careful keeping of samaya ✨ What “samaya” means as a vow, secrecy, and sacred commitment ✨ Why Secret Mantra teachings should not be disclosed to unsuitable recipients ✨ The different levels of samaya in the Vajrayana path ✨ Why great accomplishment practices require special vows ✨ The meaning of the fifteen key samayas of inner Secret Mantra ✨ What it means to “not abandon the unsurpassed ✨ How the Triple Gem is understood from the perspectives of ground, path, and fruition ✨ Why purity and emptiness are inseparable in the Vajrayana view ✨ How devotion and understanding help practitioners uphold the ultimate truth