Six Roots: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Six Roots 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
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
The Six Roots are The Six Yogas of Niguma [or, The Six Doctrines of Niguma] (rtsa ba ni gu chos drug). They are the first section of the “Five Golden Teachings” [or “Five Golden Dharmas”, “Five Precious Dharma of Shangpa”, “Five Jewels of Niguma”] (Tibetan: gser chos lnga). These five golden doctrines of the Shangpa are likened to a tree. These are all associated with the principal teachings of the Shangpa Kagyu.
The Six Roots are:
- inner heat (gtu mo),
- illusory body,
- dream state,
- sheer clarity [clear light],
- transference (phowa),
- bardo (the intermediary state between death and birth).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
General definition (in Buddhism)
Six Roots (or Six Sense-organs)—see Six Indriyas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Six, Root.
Full-text (+66): Yi gen, Gen chen, Inner heat, Illusory body, Dream state, Sheer clarity, Clear light, Transference, Bardo, 'pho ba, gtum mo, Liu gen gong de, Liu gen chan hui, Vivada Sutta, Lian hua yan tuo luo ni jing, Liu zi zai wang, Liu gen hu yong, She gen, Abhyasta, Six dharmas.
Relevant text
Search found 14 books and stories containing Six Roots; (plurals include: Six Rootses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
“Six Linglong Windows, Eyes Hearing and Ears Seeing” < [Volume 15, Issue 7 (2024)]
Lu Xiujing’s Writing in Literary Style < [Volume 16, Issue 4 (2025)]
Chan Gong’an and the “Flexible Method” < [Volume 14, Issue 9 (2023)]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
3.2. The Six Roots of Dispute < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
11. Synopsis Of Legal Questions
As To Graduation (6. Sextets) < [7. As To Graduation]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Mixed Categories < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
18 Types of Rootless Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 3 - The four type of individuals (puggala) < [Chapter 9 - Patisandhi (the nature of rebirth)]
Buddhist Perspective on the Development of Social Welfare (by Ashin Indacara)
7. The Six Roots of Idleness from Singālovāda Sutta < [Chapter 1 - The Accomplishment of Persistent Effort and Watchfulness or Protection]