Tibetan Buddhism

Luminosity of Mind

The natural clarity and knowing quality of awareness.

The luminous nature of mind refers to its natural clarity and capacity to know. While thoughts and emotions cloud this luminosity, they never truly obscure it - like clouds passing through an always-clear sky.

The nature of mind is clear light.

Buddha, Guhyasamaja Tantra

Recognizing the luminous nature of mind is central to Vajrayana practice.

Guhyasamaja Tantra