Padyacamana, Padya-acamana, Pādyācamana: 1 definition
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Padyacamana 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Padyachamana.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiPādyācamana (पाद्याचमन) refers to “holy water for the feet”, according to the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi [i.e., Cakrasamvara Meditation] 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 Pheṃ Pheṃ Pheṃ to the favour of heaven, Accept the offering of holy water for the feet (pādyācamana-argha) Svāhā!”.
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: Padya, Acamana.
Full-text: Alamkara, Dravyashuddhi, Abhisheka.
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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 23 - The twelfth day rites for Yatis < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Chapter 24 - The ritual of lord Śiva < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 79 - The mode of worship of Śiva < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 26 - The Marriage of Hara and Gaurī Celebrated < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]