Black Crown: 1 definition
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Black Crown means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: WikiPedia: BuddhismThe Black Crown (Wylie: Zhwa nag) is an important symbol of the Karmapa, the Lama that heads the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The crown signifies his power to benefit all sentient beings. A corresponding crown, the Red Crown, is worn by the Shamarpa. The Tai Situpa and the Goshir Gyaltsab also wear red crowns.
Legend tells that in a previous eon, in a former life as an accomplished yogi, the Karmapa attained the eighth level or bhumi of the bodhisattvas. At this time, 100,000 dakinis (female buddhas) manifested their hair as a crown, and offered it to the Karmapa as a symbol of his accomplishment.
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The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 14 - Origin of Aghora < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 13 - The World of Creation Begins: the Birth of Madhu and Kaitabha < [Book 3 - Bhavishya Parva]