Alternative spellings of this word include Mandalachakra.

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: MDPI Books: The Ocean of Heroes

Maṇḍalacakra (मण्डलचक्र) refers to the “wheel of a Maṇḍala”, according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly: [while describing the earth-circle (medinīcakra)]: “[...]  The maṇḍala wheel [e.g., maṇḍalacakra] is thus taught. He should make [it for the sake] of all [kinds of] success. [While performing a ritual to do so,] he should visualize a leader (hero) on this [maṇḍala], colored in accordance with the [purpose of] ritual. The Earth Circle, the third, is thus [taught]. [...]”.

context information

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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Cakra, Mandala.

Full-text: Yantra, Guruvara, Shripitha, Vishuddhadeha, Pithamadhya, Anata, Vishuddhacitta, Pana, Ekarasa, Gamana, Pitha, Yogamrita, Pithadesha, Shirasanata, Cakra, Mandala.

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