Summary

Acalanatha teaching (3:35-22:10). This Vidyaraja's origin is from Vaiorcana Buddha and is head of both Dharmadhatu and Vajradhatu. In Japanese Tantra, Acala has said, "Anyone who sees Acala's body will generate bodhicitta. Anyone who has heard Acala's name would cut off evil and start to do good. Anyone who has listened Acala's teachings would gain great wisdom. Anyone who has practiced the heart of Acala would attain Buddhahood in this lifetime. His right hand holds a sword encircled by a dragon. His left hand holds a Vajra lasso with two seals representing the Dhramadata and Vajradatu. This is the greatest Dharma in Japanese Tantra. Acala can transform into a Vajra fire to burn the practitioner's contaminants and karma. The Vajra lasso can tie enemies so they don't move. The sword can cut off greed, anger, and delusions. He is very ferocious. The gentle mantra (8:37) is for auspicious practices. The fierce mantra (9:29) is for wrathful practices. Mudra (12:20). Acala practice can be used to subdue yourself to avoid extreme bliss or grief to achieve the unmovable mind. This mind is unmoved by the eight winds (prosperity, decline, disgrace, honor, praise, censure, suffering, and pleasure) and maintains bodhicitta. The nine syllable mantra and mudra of Acala (17:00), "ling bin dow zu ze zun rlei zai chian" 4 vertical, 5 horizontal can create a protected space.

Location
Rainbow Temple
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