Tag Archives: Bardo 2

A Book of Dreams: Bardo 2, Conclusion

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Vajragoni

I believe that the appearance of a “white-dragonfly” beating outside my window the other day is a most auspicious sign indeed; its dominate symbolization in many diverse cultures is one of transformation. Its “white coloration” could also be a signifier … Continue reading →

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Folding-Space: Bardo 2, Part 6

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Vajragoni

Bardo 1 (part 6) highlighted how “intention” was the determining factor in the flow of Qi throughout the meridian (energetic) system. In like fashion, the proper focus of intention is the key behind how the Manomayakāya navigates through the Sambhogakayic-field … Continue reading →

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Womb of Darkness, Womb of Light: Bardo 2, Part 5

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Vajragoni

One of Mind’s Revelations, by virtue of its Wordless Transmission, as expounded in the Dharmakaya Sutra is that all six realms within the samsaric order of creation are mere skandhic-apparitions. For instance, gods and demi-gods “dream” just as much as … Continue reading →

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A Morphic Desire-field: Bardo 2, Part 4

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Vajragoni

The Sambhogakayic-field of Bardo 2 with its dreamlike shifting shapes and images is a microcosm of the greater Sambhogakayic Continuum, or the Cosmic Spiritual Hall—a Supreme Visionary Realm wherein the Buddhadharma is revealed in many Sutras. The Dharmakaya Sutra conveys … Continue reading →

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The Descent (I’m Only Sleeping): Bardo 2, Part 2

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Vajragoni

Making the descent through the Bardo-doors of sleep is oftentimes a disorientating phenomenon. The paramount point to keep in mind is that, in terms of the Trikayic formulation, this is a Sambhogakayic dimension—whereas in Bardo One the Mind-journey of the … Continue reading →

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