Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s6.t4.15

v1.c7.s6.t4.15

As the representative of the old school, the Ningmapa Sect proposes different views from the new school and divides Tantric classics into six types (Tantras): Three External Tantras (Action Tantra, Performance Tantra and Yoga Tantra) and Three Internal Tantras (Maha Yoga, Anusara Yoga and Great Perfection Ati Yoga). Three External Tantras attach importance to external physical practice and Three Internal Tantras pay attention to cultivation of heart and air. Therefore, individual views and practice are form on Anuttarayoga Tantra, and the core of its doctrine promotes great perfection.