Lowell Marcarelli

Mahāyoga (Sanskrit for "great yoga") is the designation of the first of the three Inner Tantras according to the ninefold division of practice used by the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Mahāyoga is held to emphasise the generation stage (or "development stage") of Tantra, where the succeeding two yana, anuyoga and atiyoga, emphasise the completion stage and the synthesis or transcendence of the two, respectively.

Reginald Ray (2002: p. 124) associates the Mahāyoga with removing aggression, or anger. An embedded quotation by Tulku Thondup identifies the focus of Mahayoga as viewing the universe as a manifestation of the Buddhist deities, a practice associated with the two truths doctrine that recognises both a conventional and an ultimate truth:

Ray (2002: p. 124) highlights the pre-eminent usage of visualization amongst the techniques of tantric sadhana and the teaching of the "eight cosmic commands":[2]

As with the other yanas, Mahāyoga represents both a scriptural division as well as a specific emphasis of both view (Tibetan: ta-ba) and practice (Tibetan: yod-pa). Mahāyoga scriptures are further divided into two sections: the Sadhana section, consisting of practice texts for meditation on specific deities, and the Tantra section.

In introducing the mTshams brag Edition of the Collected Tantras of the Ancients rnying ma rgyud 'bum, the textual tradition of the Mahāyoga-yana, the "Tibetan and Himalayan Library"[3] states:

The "Tibetan and Himalayan Library" states that "although the mTshams brag edition of The Collected Tantras does not rigorously organize its texts according to sub-categories, the Mahāyoga category can be further subdivided according to the following scheme":[4]

The 'eighteen great tantras' (Wylie: bshad pa dang cha mthun gyi rgyud tantra sde bco brgyad) from the Tantra series described above are at the heart of the Mahāyoga tradition. These are grouped into 'five root tantras' (Wylie: rtsa ba sku gsung thugs yon tan phrin las kyi rgyud chen po lnga), 'five practice tantras' (Wylie: sgrub pa lag len du bstan pa rol pa' rgyud chen po lnga), and 'five activity tantras' (Wylie: spyod pa'i yan lag tu 'gro ba'i rgyud chen po lnga), and the 'two supplementary tantras' (Wylie: ma tshang kha bskong ba'i rgyud chen po gnyis). Together they are known as the Māyājāla. They are as follows:

The "Guhyagarbha Tantra" (Wylie: rDo rje sems dpa' sgyu 'phrul drwa ba; gSang ba snying po) is the foremost of all of these and it abridges the content of the seventeen others as follows:

The eight Herukas (Wylie: sgrub pa bka’ brgyad) of the Nyingma mahāyoga tradition (and their corresponding sadhanas) are said to have been received by Padmakara from the Eight Vidyadharas (Tib. Rigdzin), or Eight Great Acharyas: Manjushrimitra, Nagarjuna, Vajrahumkara, Vimalamitra, Prabhahasti, Dhanasamskrita, Shintamgarbha and Guhyachandra.[6] They were proficient in the practices of, respectively,

1) Yamantaka (Tib. Jampal Shinje, ’jam dpal sku) the wrathful Manjushri, the deity of body 2) Hayagriva (Tib. Pema Sung, padma gsung) the wrathful Avalokiteshvara, the deity of speech 3) Vishuddha/Sri Samyak (Tib. Yangdak Thuk, Wylie: yang dag thugs) the wrathful Vajrapani deity of mind 4) Vajramrita (Tib. Dudtsi Yonten, bdud rtsi yon tan) the wrathful Samantabhadra, the deity of enlightened qualities 5) Vajrakilaya/Vajrakumara (Tib. Dorje Phurba, phur ba ‘phrin las), the wrathful Nivaranavishkambin, the deity of action 6) Matarah (Tib. Mamo Botong, ma mo rbod gtong) the wrathful Akasagarbha, the deity of calling and dispatching 7) Lokastotrapuja-natha (Tib. Jigten Chotod, ’jig rten mchod bstod) the wrathful Ksitigarbha, the deity of worldly offering and praise 8) Vajramantrabhiru (Tib. Mopa Dragnak, mod pa drag sngags) the wrathful Maitreya, the deity of wrathful mantras

The Tibetan master Pelyang (dPal dbyangs) was influential in bringing Mahayoga to Tibet. He was known for his focus on view as opposed to practice.[7]

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The iPhone XR has three separate microphones in different parts of the device. These microphones are used for various tasks, from recording video to making phone calls.

The three microphones are located:

This microphone is easily seen as it’s located on the iPhone XR’s back, next to the camera, just above the flash.

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Located just above the display on your iPhone XR, you might miss it if you don’t know to look for it – this tiny microphone is tucked away behind a speaker grill.

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You’ll find the microphone below this device near its lightning connector, an area that often confuses people as they mistakenly believe it’s a speaker. Many don’t even realize there is a microphone in this spot!

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The mystery of why Apple put the microphones in these three locations remains unsolved.

Some experts suggest that it was done to improve sound quality, while others think it’s an attempt to make the phone more waterproof by having fewer holes in the device. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that Apple wanted something different when they designed the iPhone XR.

Some of the common issues iPhone XR users are facing with the microphone placement on the iPhone XR include the following:

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Thankfully, there are a some few ways to fix iPhone XR microphone issues and get the best audio quality from your iPhone XR.

Ensure the microphone volume is set to the highest level before attempting any audio recordings. This will ensure you get the best sound quality from all three microphones.

An external microphone will help pick up sound more accurately and reduce background noise. This is particularly helpful when recording in noisy environments.

A wind muff or foam will help reduce wind noise and interference when recording outdoors.

You don’t know which microphone will be best for your recordings until you test them out one by one, so make sure to do a few tests before committing to a microphone.

Sometimes all it takes is a slight tap on the microphone to get the sound quality back. Give your microphone a gentle tap if you’re not getting clear audio when recording.

Background noise can be incredibly distracting, and it’s essential to do whatever you can to reduce it when recording audio or video.

Phone noise cancellation is excellent for reducing background noise but can sometimes interfere with the sound quality of your recording. Turning it off while not using the phone will ensure you get the best audio quality possible.

Dirt and grime can accumulate on our microphones over time, so cleaning them regularly with a brush or cloth is essential.

Finally, adjust the audio settings on your iPhone XR to optimize for the best sound quality.

If you’re still having issues, contact Apple Support for help. They can locate microphone, offer advice, and provide further tips to improve your audio quality.

By following these tips, you can make sure that your iPhone XR audio recordings and calls are top-notch!

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The iPhone XR has three microphones located in different spots on the phone. Each microphone serves a different purpose and can be used to improve sound quality when recording audio or making calls.

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