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 I-Illusion
The belief that the different parts of the own  person constitute a consistent "I". This is the cause for disturbing emotions which in turn causes suffering . Terminating this illusion means the end of suffering.

Ignorance
[Tib. marigpa): Ignorance concerning the true  nature of mind and the true nature of phenomena. It is the basic cause for the  cycle of existence . A separation is experienced between inner and outer world. This leads to the illusion of an "I" and phenomena that are independently existing from this "I". Due to this there are  disturbing emotions and according actions.

Illusory Body Meditation
[Tib. Gyulu] One of the Six Teachings of Naropa .

 Incarnation
From the level of  liberation one can knowingly reincarnate oneself in  samsara for the benefit of all beings. In this way one can help other beings to attain liberation from  suffering . The highest knowingly reborn teachers, as e.g. Gyalwa  Karmapa , have to be perfect incarnations from at least the 8th  Bodhisattva level .

Initiation
[Tib. Wang, Skt. Abhisheka] A better word is empowerment. Ceremony which introduces the practitioner to the powerfield of a certain Buddha aspect. It may be given as a blessing or at the start of a practice. One also needs a "lung," a reading of the text, and a "thri," the instructions on how to use it. The effectiveness of these methods in developing one's awareness cannot be overestimated.

Inner Heat Meditation
[Tib. Tumo] One of the Six Teachings of Naropa .

 Interdependent Origin
This important topic is explained by Buddha in short terms as follows: 'Causes and conditions leading to results'. 'Interdependent Origination' means that all phenomena (objects) exist only interdependent on other phenomena.

The causes are subdivided in Inner Causes ( Twelve Links of Interdependent Origination) and Outer Causes (explained as the steps in the development of a rice-grain to a rice-plant).

The conditions are subdivided in Inner Conditions (matter of our body, liquids inside our body, heat of our body, breath, openings in our body and consciousness) and Outer Conditions (earth, water, fire, wind, space and time).

'Interdependent Origination' can be treated from another point of view, too: All phenomena exist only depending on their parts. A table does only exist because it has a table-top and legs. The legs only exists because of the wood they are made from. The wood does only exist because of the molecules, atoms and so on.

Intermediate State Meditation
[Tib. Bardo] One of the Six Teachings of Naropa .


 

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