Vajra | Ritual Symbol, Thunderbolt, Weapon | Britannica
网页Vajra, five-pronged ritual object extensively employed in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies. It is the symbol of the Vajrayāna school of Buddhism. Vajra, in Sanskrit, has both the meanings of “thunderbolt” and “diamond.”
What Does the Vajra Symbol Mean in Buddhism? - Tricycle
网页2024年8月29日 · The vajra (Skt., “lightning bolt”; Tib., dorje) plays an important role in Buddhist art and ritual and is particularly associated with Vajrayana Buddhism, the vehicle (yana) of the vajra, representing indestructable power.
The Profound Meaning of Vajra in Vajrayana Buddhism
网页The Vajra or Dorje (in Tibetan) is the symbol of the Vajrayana (diamond vehicle path) of Buddhism. The Sanskrit language defines Vajra as the "hard or mighty one" while in Tibetan, Dorje refers to to the " lord of Stones", which is equivalent to the …
Vajra - Encyclopedia of Buddhism
网页vajra (T. rdo rje རྡོ་རྗེ་; C. jingang 金剛) is a symbol of power, indestructibility, and perfect stability in Buddhist tantra. According to Indian mythology, the vajra is the weapon of the all-powerful god Indra. In this context, the vajra is likened to …
Buddhist Symbols: The Vajra (Thunder Bolt) - BuddhaNet
网页In the case of a nine spoked vajra, the upper spokes symbolize the Buddhas of the five families and the four mothers, one between each of the Buddhas. The lower spokes represent the five wisdoms and the four immeasurable wishes of love, compassion, equanimity and joy.
Buddhism 101: The Vajra (Dorje) as a Symbol in Buddhism
网页2021年1月11日 · The vajra has special significance in Tibetan Buddhism, and the word is adopted as a label for the Vajrayana branch of Buddhism, one of the three major forms of Buddhism. The visual icon of the vajra club, along with the bell (ghanta), form a principal symbol of the Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet.
Vajra – Encyclopedia Buddhica Fall 2019 - Wesleyan University
网页2019年11月26日 · The vajra (Sanskrit) or rdo-rje (Tibetan) is a mythical weapon used as a ritual object in Buddhist ceremonies and a key symbol of Vajrayāna, one of the three major Buddhist traditions. Typically fashioned out of bronze or brass, the vajra is comprised of a spherical central section.
The Vajra: An Ancient Weapon of War - Ancient Origins
网页2017年7月24日 · The vajra is the most important ritual implement of Vajrayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the word vajra is defined as something hard or mighty, as in a diamond. It symbolizes an impenetrable, immovable and indestructible …
Vajra - New World Encyclopedia
网页Vajra (Sanskrit: meaning thunderbolt and diamond) refers to an important sacred tool and ritual implement in Vajrayana Buddhism, Hinduism and Tantra where it symbolizes the male principle of creation and represents both method and "Upaya" (skillfull means) in religious practice. When made to be worn as a pendant, it reminds the wearer, and the ...
Read the Vajra Sutra (Diamond Sutra)
网页1 The Setting of the Dharma Teaching. Thus have I heard. One time, the Buddha was staying at Anathapindika Monastery at Prince Jeta’s Grove, near the great city of Sravasti, with an assembly of 1,250 monks. When it was mealtime, the World-Honored One donned his kasaya robe, took up his alms bowl, entered Sravasti, and went door to door asking ...
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