Means a transmission of a particular method of practice to gain
enlightenment, and blessing from the Vajrayana Guru, which then
permits you to practice that secret teaching. This only applies to
Vajrayana Buddhism, which is the esoteric tradition of
Buddhism.
"The empowerment ritual is sometimes called the
indispensable entrance door to Vajrayana Buddhism. It activates our
natural right to an enlightened right to rule over our life and
spiritual practice. Empowerment contains a wealth of instructions
on all the key points of Buddhist training, particularly the path
of liberation of Mahamudra and Dzogchen."