"The Initiation tells the disciples whether the Outer Objects in the material world and Inner Essence[r_7:14] within oneself are existent or non-existent, and in what sense they do or do not exist, by giving many symbols and explanations, such as the Sumeru Mountain, the Four Continents and the Vase Buddhas. In the Wisdom Initiation, the Thunderbolt, the Precious Wheel, the Cross-Thunderbolt, the Three-Pointed Knife, the Purba Dagger, the bow and arrows, the mirror, the forms and colors--these things are shown to the disciples, to give them a sagacious view, by the Guru in the Initiation ritual." Thus states the Tantra.

The Tantra explains the Extreme Rite-Free Initiation in the terms of the Secret Initiations; its objective is to elucidate

self-Illumination--if one knows himself, he has attained the Secret Initiation.

The Tantra also says:

"If one knows one thing he knows all.
O, marvelous is the Nature of Equality![r_7:15]
If existent--Equality from the beginning!
If non-existent--Equality from the beginning!
If abstract--Equality from the beginning!
If concrete--still Equality from the beginning!
If one realizes the Nature of Equality,
He has attained the Secret Initiation!
Oh, marvelous is the Nature of Equality!"

Now, the ultimate-Rite-Free Initiation:

As said in the Tantra: "Through the Words-Initiation the Non-ego truth is elucidated to the disciples: Wherever there is ego, there are always confusions (Samsara). The word of no words is the highest initiation. Without I, without ego, none sinks into Samsara!"

Now, the Great Vase Initiation with Rite, the Rite-Free Initiation, the Extreme Rite-Free Initiation, and the Ultimate Rite-Free Initiation are all given to you; thus the sins, hindrances, and habitual thoughts of your body, mouth, and mind are all cleansed and actually become the Four Bodies of Buddha. Hereafter, you will benefit sentient beings in a natural way, without any effort.

To obtain pardon and give thanks, the Mandala should be offered; the assemblage should be and exalted with dancing and singing. What remains after the festival should be given away as charity.

Those who want to have a comprehensive sacramental

festival and celebration should consult the Annotations of the Four Initiation Rituals.

Samaya Chia Chia Chia!

May the message of the Argument-Free Adi Doctrine[r_7:16] reach all the corners of the world at all times. May this teaching be spread and magnified on the earth and last for ages.

This is the teaching from the Treasury of Garma Linpa, the accomplished Yogi.

Blessings to all!

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