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In Tibetan Buddhism, the following words are added before these three statements: “I take refuge in the Lama (or Guru)” because the Guru is the one who has embodied the Three Jewels as the representative of the Buddha and the transmitter of his Teaching. | In Tibetan Buddhism, the following words are added before these three statements: “I take refuge in the Lama (or Guru)” because the Guru is the one who has embodied the Three Jewels as the representative of the Buddha and the transmitter of his Teaching. | ||
It is taught that the term “Guru” encompasses not only the embodied Guru but also all Teachers who have preceded and come after Gautama Buddha. It is also taught that the Dharma is the “burden of the Lord,” and that it is the responsibility of the chelas to live (embody) the Teaching, to spread abroad the Teaching, and to defend | It is taught that the term “Guru” encompasses not only the embodied Guru but also all Teachers who have preceded and come after Gautama Buddha. It is also taught that the Dharma is the “burden of the Lord,” and that it is the responsibility of the chelas to live (embody) the Teaching, to spread abroad the Teaching, and to defend the Teaching and the Teacher as well as the worldwide Community who comprise the “Body” of the Buddha on earth. | ||
These three jewels represent the three plumes of the [[threefold flame]]. The Buddha is the embodiment of the Law and Lawgiver. He is the embodiment of the will of God, the divine blueprint. He is that will in manifestation. Hence, the Buddha represents the blue plume of the Father. | These three jewels represent the three plumes of the [[threefold flame]]. The Buddha is the embodiment of the Law and Lawgiver. He is the embodiment of the will of God, the divine blueprint. He is that will in manifestation. Hence, the Buddha represents the blue plume of the Father. | ||