In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

Munimaṇḍala (मुनिमण्डल) refers to the “Muni’s maṇḍala”, 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, “Charity (is) cow dung and water united, moral conduct and cleansing, Patience, taking away tiny ants, heroism, bringing forth the religious rite. Meditation, single-minded in each moment, wisdom, splendidly clear lines, These perfections, six indeed are gained, having made the Muni’s maṇḍala (munimaṇḍala—kṛtvā muner maṇḍalam)”.

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.

General definition (in Buddhism)

Source: Google Books: The Baizhang Zen Monastic Regulations

Munimaṇḍala (मुनिमण्डल) or Munimaṇḍalasūtra is the name of a Sutra.—When one wishes to enter the life of a Zen monastery or temple, he must aquire a set of necessary articles (literally, “tools,” daoju) for pursuit of the path. [...] In the Sage Mandala Sutra (Munimaṇḍala-sūtra; Mou ni man tuo luo jing) the prayer beads are called bosaimo, or shuzhu in the Liang Chinese dialect. They are a “a tool that assists the concentration of the mind and the discipline of practice.” In the Soapberry Tree Sutra (Ariṣṭaka-sūtra; Muhuanzi jing), the following story is related: [...]

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Jainworld: Jain History

Munimaṇḍala (मुनिमण्डल) refers to an “assemblage of monks”.—[...] [From the chapter: Medieval jainism: Jinaprabha Suri; Contacts with Muhammad Tughluq]—Reaching Delhi, the Suri visited the royal court along with the muni-mandala (assemblage of monks) and shravaka-sangha (association of householders). The emperor, enquiring about his welfare, kissed his hand35 and placed his own on his heart. With great celebration, he caused the Suri to reach the paushadha shala of the Sultan with Hindu rajas and preeminent gentlemen (including Malik Dinar) honourably, musical instruments playing all the time. His entry Jubilee (Praveshotasava) was highly gladsome and worth seeing.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Muni, Mandala.

Starts with: Munimandalasutra.

Full-text: Arishtakasutra, Arishtaka, Parama.

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