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Vajrayāna Buddhism

Tantric, esoteric path combining rituals, mantras, and visualization.

What is Vajrayana Buddhism and how does it differ from other Buddhist traditions?
What are the core practices of Vajrayana such as mantras, mudras, and visualization?
How does deity yoga work and what is its purpose?
What is the role of the guru or lama in Vajrayana practice?
What is an initiation (wang) and why is it necessary for tantric practice?
What is the significance of mandalas in Vajrayana rituals?
How are mantras used for transformation and meditation in the esoteric path?
What is the concept of the subtle body (channels, winds, drops) in Vajrayana?
How does one begin a tantric practice as a layperson without monastic ordination?
What are samaya vows and why must they be maintained strictly?
What is the difference between lower (Kriya) Tantra and highest (Anuttarayoga) Tantra?
What is the role of ritual instruments like the vajra and bell in ceremonies?
How does one properly perform a fire puja or Ganachakra feast offering?
What is the meaning of a yidam deity and how does one choose the appropriate one?
What dangers or common pitfalls can arise in tantric practice and how are they addressed?
How is sexual yoga understood and practiced within the tantric path of Vajrayana?
What is the nature of esoteric transmission and why is secrecy emphasized in Vajrayana practice?
How does visualization practice lead to realizing emptiness and Buddhahood?
What are terma teachings and who are the treasure revealers in Vajrayana?
How does Vajrayana promise rapid attainment of Buddhahood compared to other paths?