From: Zhonu-AT-aol.com
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 20:17:54 EST
Subject: Vajrayana


What is vajrayana? It is usually called Tibetan Buddhism, although it is 
practiced in North India, Mongolia, and even in Japan where it is known as 
Shingon. It is also called Tantric Buddhism because the methods used were 
derived from the Hindu Tantras before the 7th century. My Lama wanted it 
called vajrayana because it is now really inplanted in the west, and should 
not carry the burden of nationality. The practioners call it Vajrayana--the 
diamond path or vehicle, the Tibetans do not call it Tibetan Buddhism of 
course. This is the Sanscrit name. In Tibet it is called Dorje Thegpa with 
the same meaning. I must go now I'll takel the relationship to Nietzsche in a 
later post.

Chris


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