Explanation:

These hidden teachings are key to Vajrayana or Tibetan Buddhist and Bon religious traditions. Termas are a part of tantric literature.The belief is that these teachings were originally esoterically hidden by various adepts such as Padmasambhava during the 8th century, for future discovery at auspicious times by other adepts.As such, terma represent a tradition of continuous revelation in Vajrayana or Tibetan Buddhism.Termas are not always made public right away.The conditions may not be right; people may not yet be ready for them; and further instructions may need to be revealed to clarify their meaning.