Father Tantras

The Father Tantras (Wyl. pha rgyud) of the the Sarma schools are divided into the

• Desire Class, which includes the Guhyasamaja Tantra;
• Anger Class, which includes the Yamantaka Tantra; and
• Ignorance Class, which includes the Manjushri Tantra.

Further Reading

• Ringu Tulku, The Ri-me Philosophy of Jamgön Kongtrul the Great (Boston & London: Shambhala Publications, 2006), pages 79-86.

Internal Links

• Mother Tantras