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Basic Meaning: Zhi byed

Senses:

  • ( 'Pacification' ). A practice lineage that is traditionally traced back to Pha dam pa Sangs rgyas (d. 1105/1108), an Indian adept (grub thob; Skt. siddha) who made three (and perhaps five) trips to Tibet. Zhi byed aims to 'pacify' the sufferings of cyclic existence. [John Powers; source(s): HDT]
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    Historical Dictionary of Tibet .

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    Entry created: 2013-05-04