Extensive Explanations Given on the Text From 17 July - 10 October 1979

3. The Last Four Vajra Points: Element, Enlightenment, Qualities and Activity

3.1. Fourth Vajra Point: the Element

The element which needs to be realized

Talk 16, 3 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2. Detailed explanation of the intended meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.1. Short explanation by means of a brief survey
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2. Detailed classification of the meaning of the brief survey
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.1. Essence and cause
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.1.1.Joint explanation of what is to be purified and the means of purification
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.1.2.Separate Explanation of the essence of each
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.1.2.1. The essence being what is to be purified

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.1.2.2. The cause being the means of purification
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.1.2.2.1. The way the four veils to be abandoned are given up

Talk 17, 4 August 1979: 

Talk 18, 5 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.1.2.2.2. The way to become an heir of the Victories Ones by means of the antidote
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2. Fruit and function
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.1. Joint explanation of what is to be attained and what causes attainment
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.2. Separate explanation of the essence of each
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.2.1. The fruit being what is to be attained
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.2.1.1. The way to eliminate whatever is incorrect and thus needs to be abandoned
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.2.1.2. The way a fourfold fruit is attained by abandonment

Talk 19, 6 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.2.1.3. The way this attainment liberates one from the two extremes
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.2.2. The function being what causes attainment
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.2.2.1. Explanation of the disposition's function by means of the contrary
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.2.2.2.2. Explanation of the particular feature being the power of the disposition by means of delusion

Talk 20, 7 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.3. Endowment
Talk 21, 8 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.4. Manifestation
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.5. Phases
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.6. All-pervasiveness
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.6.1.Explanation of the essence
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.6.2. Explanation of the different types

Talk 22, 10 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7. Unchangingness
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.1. Concise explanation of the essence
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2. Detailed explanation of unchangingness throughout the three phases
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1. Unchangingness in the unpurified phase
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.1. The way the essence is not polluted by the defilements
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.2. The way there is appearance of arising and disintegration as far as the subject is concerned
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.3. The way the true state is not harmed by destruction
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4. Detailed explanation of interdependent origination
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.1.Explanation of the way generation takes place, by combining an example and its meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.1.1. Example
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.1.2. Meaning

Talk 23, 10 August 1979: 

At this point in time, Rinpoche begins to teach the following vajra points in the afternoons. Therefore, the talk numbers are no longer sequential but are arranged according to topic.

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.1.3. Joint explanation of the example and its meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.1.4. The way generation takes place
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.2. Explanation that the essence is undefiled and free from extremes
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.2.1. The way the essence if free from arising and cessation
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.2.2. The way its purity is not touched by defilements
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.3. Summary of the example and meaning of arising and disintegration
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.1.4.3.1. Summary of the way the nature of mind is free from arising and disintegration
B.II.2.2.2.1. 2.2.7.2.1.4.3.2. Summary of the way disintegration takes place

Talk 25, 12 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2. Unchangingness in the partly unpurified and partly purified phase
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.1. Explanation of the fact that there is no change through birth and so forth
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.1.1. The way bodhisattvas appear as being subject to change although they are not
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.1.2. Detailed explanation of the foregoing section's meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.1.2.1. The way bodhisattvas are not subject to the change caused by suffering
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.1.2.2. The way they appear as being subject to change out of their compassion
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.2. Identification of the qualities of the heirs of the Victorious One who dwell on the ten bodhisattva levels
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.2.1. The qualities of the bodhisattva who has first given rise to bodhicitta

Talk 27, 13 August 1979: 


B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.2.2. The qualities of a bodhisattva who has gained access to supreme conduct
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.2.3. The qualities of a bodhisattva who has attained the level of non-returning

Talk 29, 14 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.2.4. The qualities of a bodhisattva who has reached the last birth
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.2.2.5. Explanation of the difference as far as the accomplishment of the two benefits is concerned
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.3. Unchangingness in the utterly purified phase
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.3.1. Concise explanation of the reason for its unchangingness
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.3.2. Detailed explanation of the meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.3.2.1. Presentation of freedom from birth and so forth in terms of statement and proof
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.3.2.1.1. Concise explanation of each individually
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.3.2.1.2. Detailed explanation combining them

Talk 31, 15 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.3.2.2. Summary of the meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.7.2.3.2.3. Explanation of the reason for its establishment as being permanent
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8. Inseparability of the qualities
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.1. Short explanation by means of names
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2. Detailed explanation of their essence
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.1. Detailed explanation of the synonymous names
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.1.1. The fact that the names have been given due to the meaning (of dharmadathu)
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.1.2. Combination of the names and the meaning B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.2.Detailed explanation of their essential meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.2.1. Detailed explanation of the fact (that a buddha and nirvana) are not different
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.2.2. Detailed explanation of the meaning of liberation

Talk 32, 17 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.3. Detailed explanation of these by means of example
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.3.1. The fictitious example of the painters
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.3.1.1. Example
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.3.1.2. Meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.3.2. Explanation by means of the non-fictitious example of the sun
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.3.2.1. Presentation of the corresponding qualities
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.2.8.2.3.2.2. Presentation of buddhahood as being nirvana
B.II.2.2.2.1.2.3. Summary of the meaning of the explanation

Talk 34, 18 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3. Explanation of the way the defilements are purified though the essence is unchanging, by means of examples

Talk 36, 19 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.1. Example and meaning of the Buddha and the lotus
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.2. Example and the meaning of the honey and the bees
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.3. Example and meaning of the grain and the husk
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.4. Example and meaning of the gold and the filth

Talk 37, 20 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.5. Example and meaning of the treasure and the earth
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.6. Example and meaning of the shoot and the fruit skin

Talk 38, 20 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.7. Example and meaning of the statue and the tattered rag
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.8. Example and meaning of the universal monarch and the woman
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.2.9. Example and meaning of the golden image and the clay

Talk 39, 21 August 1979: 

Tibetan only

Talk 40, 21 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.2.3. Summary of the meaning,
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3. The way the defilements are purified,
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.1. Explanation of the nine defilements
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.2. Explanation of the question: In which individual's stream of being are they present?

Talk 41, 22 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.2. Explanation of the question: In which individual's stream of being are they present?
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.3. Detailed explanation of the way the defilements are purified
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.3.1. The three dormant tendencies
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.3.2. The defect of their fiercely active state
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.3.3. The fault of the ground of the remaining imprints of ignorance
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.3.4. The defilements to be abandoned on the paths of seeing and meditation of the common vehicle
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.3.5. The defilements of the seven impure levels in particular
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.3.3.6. The defilements to be overcome by vajra-like samadhi

Talk 42, 24 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4. The gradual stages of realization
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.1. Short explanation of what is illustrated by the nine examples
translator: Āchārya Tenpa Gyaltsen Negi, 84A6 -86A2
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.2. Individual classification of their meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3. Detailed explanation of the essence of the different kinds
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.1. Example and meaning of the dharmakaya
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.1.1. Explanation of the different aspects of the dharmakaya
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.1.2. Combination of these with their examples

Talk 43, 25 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.2. Example and meaning of suchness
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.3. Example and meaning of the disposition
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.3.1. Presentation of the two types of disposition by means of their examples

Talk 44, 25 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.3.2. Explanation of the way the three kayas are attained from these

Talk 45, 26 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.3.2. Explanation of the way the three kayas are attained from these
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.3.3. Combination of these with their examples

Talk 46, 26 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.3.3. Combination of these with their examples
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.4.3.4. The way these are to be realized through faith
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.5. Explanation of the very nature itself
B.II.2.2.2.1.3.5.1. Essence

Talk 47, 27 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.3.5.2.The way it is empty and not empty
B.II.2.2.2.1.4. The necessity to explain the element
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.1. Short explanation of question and answer
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.1.1. Question

Talk 48, 27 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.4.1.1. Question
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.1.2. Answer
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2. Detailed explanation of their meaning
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.1. The intention of the teaching of the second turning of the wheel of Dharma B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.1.1. Short explanation

Talk 49, 28 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.1.2. Detailed explanation
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.2. The reason for teaching of the third turning of the wheel of Dharma

Talk 50, 28 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.3. Detailed explanation of this reason
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.3.1. The way the five evils come about

Talk 51, 29 August 1979: 

B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.3. Detailed explanation of this reason
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.3.1. The way the five evils come about
B.II.2.2.2.1.4.2.3.2. The way qualities are attained once the five evils are abandoned

Talk 52, 31 August 1979: