In this sect, offerings of a mirror, cloth and flower are among the Offerings of the Five Senses,which are distinguished from the eight gifts presented as external offerings.
In this sect, offerings of a mirror, cloth and flower are among the Offerings of the Five Senses,which are distinguished from the eight gifts presented as external offerings. Both sets of offeringsinclude the unbaked gtor-ma cake, which can be shaped like a human to warn off the "wrathfuldetities" like Mahakala. Traditionally, this sect was founded by Guru Rimpoche, who incorporatedmany aspects of the (*) Bon folk religion. This sect was reformed by Atisa and his disciple Brom-ston,and most of its adherents today are Yellow Hats. An infant can become the leader of this sect byrecognizing the possessions of his predecessor. This sect is centered at the Potala Palace and adapts manypractices from Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism. For 10 points, name this sect of Buddhism practiced by theDalai Lama.
In this sect, offerings of a mirror, cloth and flower are among the Offerings of the Five Senses,which are distinguished from the eight gifts presented as external offerings.
Tibetan Buddhism [or Lamaism; prompt on "Vajrayana" Buddhism]