(Sanskrit; Tibetan: tigle) Literally, "point, drop, spot, particle, dot, pearl." A critical term in Tantra, with many levels of meaning.
1. A synonym for Dharmakaya, "the unique seminal point." See Dharmakaya
2. The pure essence of the sexual energy.
"In Yoga Sastras it is said: “Maranam bindupatanat jivanam bindu-rakshanat: falling of semen brings death; preservation of semen gives life.” Semen is the real vitality in man. It is the hidden treasure for man. It imparts Brahma-Tejas to the face and strength to the intellect." - Swami Sivananda, Easy Steps to Yoga
"The breathing is calmed when the mind becomes steady and calm; and hence the preservation of bindu. The preservation of this latter makes the sattva established in the body." - Hatha Yoga Pradipika
