Bardo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Bardo means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismBardo:—(also called Ku) the state of in-between where you gather energy until life can be resumed. What you experience depends on the life condition you died in, for example, those in the world of hell will suffer anguish, and those in the world of Bodhisattva will experience bliss.
Source: WikiPedia: BuddhismThe Tibetan word Bardo means literally "intermediate state" - also translated as "transitional state" or "in between state" or "liminal state". In Sanskrit the concept has the name antarabhava.
Fremantle (2001) states that there are six traditional bardo states known as the Six Bardos:
- The Bardo of This Life (p.55);
- The Bardo of Meditation (p.58);
- The Bardo of Dream (p.62);
- The Bardo of Dying (p.64);
- The Bardo of Dharmata (p.65);
- The Bardo of Existence (p.66).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bardo Thodol.
Ends with: Feijao de bardo.
Full-text: Feijao de bardo, Six Bardos, Svapnadarshana, Antarabhava, Ku, Vajrayogini, Saddharma.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Bardo; (plurals include: Bardos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (abridged) (by Ernest Wood)
Chenian Short Lectures in America (by Yogi C. M. Chen)
Chapter 3 - Deep Breathing < [Part One]
Chapter 1 - Why is Traditional Buddhism Better < [Part Two]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 2c.7 - How the noble ones are perfected by full attainment < [B. The gradation of powers of those who meditate into high, middle, and low]
Part 2c.1 - The inexpressible manner of seeing by the eight means of resting < [B. The gradation of powers of those who meditate into high, middle, and low]
Part 2c - Developing and completion stage (process of meditation) < [B. The explanation of meditation practice]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Sections 165-166 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
You Mean I’m Going to Die Too? (by Ajahn Amaro)