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one beginning with "May all Tathagatas…." If one is
not purified by confession one cannot unite into their
vajric nature and will then be in great danger. Hence
this line is very important.
E. The Interrelation of All Four Foundations
1. Refuge
a. If one takes refuge, then one gains merits from the
Buddha and this is similar to the mandala practice.
b. If one takes refuge, then one takes the Triple Gem as
the object of confession.
c. If one takes refuge with reverence, then this rids one
of pride, as does prostration.
2. Mandala
a. One offers the mandala to, and takes refuge in, the
Triple Gem.
b. One offers the mandala with all things included in it:
one's mind, body—everything. Thus pride is abandoned
as with prostration.
c. One offers the mandala so that all things may be
transmuted into Enlightenment, a similar function to
that of confession.
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