Garbhasamshodhana, Garbhasaṃśodhana, Garbha-samshodhana: 1 definition

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Garbhasamshodhana 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.

The Sanskrit term Garbhasaṃśodhana can be transliterated into English as Garbhasamsodhana or Garbhasamshodhana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

[«previous next»] — Garbhasamshodhana in Tibetan Buddhism glossary
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

Garbhasaṃśodhana (गर्भसंशोधन) refers to “completely purification of the womb”, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (maṇḍalārcana) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “[...] Oṃ accept holy water Svāhā! To completely purifying the womb (garbhasaṃśodhana) Svāhā! To immortal life Svāhā! To purifying the heart Svāhā! To purifying the body Svāhā! To washing the feet Svāhā! Accept consecration by sprinkling Svāhā! [...]”.

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Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.

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