Buddha and Vasistha's Tale in reference of Chinachar rituals

Vasistha legend, with is called as Vir or Kaul Sadhana.

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Lord Buddha as Chineese Iconography

Tale of Chinachara or Kaula, in Tantric rituals

China is a well known Asian country. The great range of the Himalayas lies to the south of the country. A part of this country named "Tibet", had the ancient name of "Mahacina", as described in Hindu Tantric text books; Rudrayamla Tantra, Brahmayamla Tantra, Tara Tantra and Samar Dipika etc. and also in the tale of Lord Buddha and Vasistha. "Maharshi Vasistha", who was the son of Lord Brahma (creator of the Universe), introduced the worship procedure of Goddess Tara, therefore Goddess Tara is also well known as "Vasistharadhita". He got this procedure from Lord Buddha. At that time, Lord Buddha was staying in the Himalayan region of China which was known by the name of "Mahacina". According to the beliefs in Hinduism, Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, is the place where the God of destruction Lord Shiva and his family resides and it is also lies halfway to the path towards

Vasistha performed Sadhana or spiritual practice, observing vedic yogic rites, for six thousand years to get a view of Goddess Ugra Tara, in a lonely spot near Neel Parvat where the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is situated. But, even following the vedic rites as guided by his father Lord Brahma, he did not succeed. When Vasistha did not succeed for the first time, he went to his father Lord Brahma and prayed, "Give me another Mantra, since this Mantra of Goddess does not grant me success; otherwise in your presence I shall utter a terrible curse." Lord Brahma corrected him that the path of Yogic Vedic rites, was not compulsory to achieve the blessing or boon of the Goddess. The lord advised him to worship her again wholeheartedly, which would surely cause her to appear and to grant him boons and blessing. Lord Brahma described that she is the supreme power or Shakti and she would save us from all kind of dangers, and would protect us. She appears in a lustrous dark blue color shining like ten million suns, she is cool like ten million moons and her sudden appearance seems like ten million lightning flashes. She is enriched with all types of knowledge existing in this Universe, which makes her known as Bhudeswari or Neel-Saraswati. So, Vashishtha should worship her constantly with wholehearted feelings. As advised by his father and Guru, he again came near Neelanchal parvat, and started worship and spiritual practice once again. He continued with his worship of Goddess Ugra Tara for more than one thousand years but still he didn't succeed. Thereupon the sage Vashishtha grew angry, and deiced to curse the mantra of Goddess Tara. He did 'achamana' taking a little water in his hand and cursed the mantra of the Goddess, that no one would be able to get success with this mantra in future. Thereupon Kuleshvari (deity of the Kaulas) appeared before the sage and asked him why he had so terribly cursed the Mantra of Goddess without any cause. She reproached him that he was not well aware of the path of Kaulagama and also did not know the proper way of worship. Moreover, it was not possible for any human or god to see her lotus feet with only Yogic spiritual practice, i.e., worshiping without austerity and pain. To get Siddha or accomplishment through the chanting, one has to know the proper way of worship, which is called as Kaulagama or Pancha-Makar. She also added that her sadhana or spiritual practice was beyond scope of the Vedas. She advised to go to "Mahacina" or present day Tibet, where a sage named Buddha resided, who was well acquainted with her worship of "Kaulagama path or way". He used to follow the path as described in 'Atharva-Veda' and had received the blessing and boon and also the much awaited Siddhi.

The grate sage Vasistha, wanted to know more about the Kaulagama or Pancha-Makar, as referred to by the Goddess. He went to Tibet where Lord Buddha used to reside. Vasistha, prostrated in front of Lord Buddha and introduced himself as the son of Lord Brahma. He admitted that his mind was ever perturbed, and that he had come to Tibet to know about the worship method of Goddess Ugra Tara. He did not know the path which would lead him to attain Siddhi. Vashishtha was shocked to find Lord Buddha performing certain extraordinary rituals with wine, woman, fish and meat. Vashishtha's mind became even more doubtful. He thought that such rites and rituals were beyond the bounds of the Vedas. He could not follow how could he drink wine, consume meat, and enjoy naked woman (Digambara). He could even find Siddhas who were blessed with boons from the Goddess and at the same time were in a state of Raktopanodyata (sucking blood). They drank constantly and enjoyed the company of beautiful women with red eyes; they were ever exhilarated and replete with flesh and wine. Thus, the great Vasistha, after seeing the rites which did not conform to the Vedas, bowed low with his folded hands and humbly asked, "How can these types of rituals and rites be purifying to the mind? How can there be Siddhi without Vaidik rites?"

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Lord Buddha replied, "Oh Vasistha, listen for a while, I tell to thee of the excellent Kula-Path or Kaula-way. By the knowledge of this path, anyone can become like Rudra or Shiva within a short span of time. By following this way or Agama, which is the essence of all, you can lead to Kul-Siddhi. First of all, the worshiper should be pure called as "Shuchi"; he should not behave like animals, don't have the "Pashu Vhava or Dakshinachar", his character should possess "Vira Vhava". These rites and rituals are permissible for those, whose mind is non-discriminatory in every aspect, free from every lust, anger and other passions. He should be of well nature, should always devote himself in yogic practice and stay alone in a lonely place, tread the path of Yoga and should fully know the meaning of the Veda. With the possession of such qualities and with the generosity of the heart, keeping full control over the mind, he should practice to control or restrain his breath called Pranayama. When he achieves perfection in Pranayama, he would become a master in Yoga. With a steady mind he should focus on Shakti or deity. Thereafter he should practice Maha-Virabhava (realization or behavior of a great hero) and have to follow the Kaulagami Path or Kaulagami way and worship the deity of Kaula's, "Kaulakatyayni or Tara" according to the rites and rituals of Kaulagami, who follow Pancha-Makar, i.e., worship with five elements, which is described as Vira-Bhava.
1. Wine,
2. Meat,
3, Fish,
4. Hand Gestures or Mudra (a type of Yoga with hands) and Parched Grain,
5. Maithuna or Sexual intercourse.

She is the abode of every knowledge in the entire Universe and is Consciousness (Chidrupa),and Bliss, Bright as ten Million lightnings, all elements or 'Tatva' are embodiments of her, she is fond of wine and meat or flesh. Lord Buddha asked Vasistha whether he had ever worshipped Maha-Shakti Tara with wine called Madhyasana. To get a sight of the Lotus Feet of the Mahavidya or Goddess, one has to practice Sadhana following the rituals with Wine, Meat, Fish, Parched Grain and hand gestures, and Shakti would appear to offer boons and blessing. In this way he could become a full Yogi. Lord Buddha asked him to find out the place where the third eye of Sati had fallen and where Dwarka river is flowing in north direction. Now this place is well known as Tarapith.

This is the Temple of Great Saint Bama Khyapa in Tarapith Maha-Shamshan. Inside this temple, there is the Pancha-Mundi Assan or seat made of five skulls,which are of a human being, three animals and a bird. This seat or Assan is made by Vasistha, as advised by lord Buddha. There after lots of scholars have received boon of the goddess while being seated on this seat. Bama-Khyapa took Maha-Samadhi or salvation, being seated on this seat.