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Stages of the Path

1

 

The First Turning

aka "The Individual Vehicle"

FEATURES
  • “exoteric” = public

  • making the most of life

  • literal interpretation

DOMAIN
  • gross mind-body-complex

  • Mind Training: mantra as mind protection

TEACHINGS
  • Theory: 4 Noble Truths

  • Practice: 8-Fold Path


TEACHER
  • Primary Figurehead as Real Teacher.

  • Teachings accessed via intermediary representative (aka “Teacher” is intangible).

  • Instruction occurs in group settings.


2

 

The Second Turning

aka "The Universal Vehicle"

FEATURES
  • “mesoteric” = in between

  • shaping the “why” / motive

  • figurative interpretation

DOMAIN
  • gross and subtle mind-body-complexes

  • Motive Training: prayer as heart perfection (aka motive protection)

TEACHINGS
  • Theory: “Perfection of Transcendent Wisdom”

  • Practice: 6 Perfections

TEACHER
  • Multiple Figurehead(s) as Real Teacher(s). 

  • “Saintly” elder friend serves as role model for commitment to study and practice.

  • Instruction occurs in group settings.


3

 

The Third Turning

aka "The Secret Vehicle"

FEATURES
  • “esoteric” = hidden

  • making the most of death

  • initiator gives teaching

DOMAIN
  • gross, subtle, and super-subtle mind-body-complexes

  • Body Training: “vitality enhancement” as body protection

TEACHINGS
  • Theory: “Vajra” View

  • Practice: Deity Yoga

TEACHER
  • Mentor as Real Teacher. 

  • Private, personal instruction from Mentor who is “unusual, un-classifiable, formidable, and undeniably adept (at life and) in theory and practice”.


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