Samayasattva, Samaya-sattva: 1 definition
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Samayasattva 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiSamayasattva (समयसत्त्व) refers to the “vow being”, according to Buddhist teachings followed by the Newah in Nepal, Kathmandu Valley (whose roots can be traced to the Licchavi period, 300-879 CE).—Kalaśapūjā, “Kalaśa worship”, is the worship of a the ritual flask called the kalaśa, which is imagined to symbolize the body, which receives the samayasattva, “vow being”, which is the visualized deity, and the jñānasattva, “knowledge being”, which is the deities essence. The kalaśapūjā also includes the nirāñjana, which figuratively means “removing darkness” and involves burning fragrant scents in a clay pot and reciting mantras to purify the worshiper.
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: Sattva, Samaya.
Ends with: Mahasamayasattva.
Full-text: Jnanasattva, Kalasha, Niranjana, Kalashapuja.
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The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 7 - What these individually maintain < [A. Resolving the view]
Part 4b - The completion stage < [B. The explanation of meditation practice, together with its action of ripening and freeing]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Introduction 2.1: The Creation and Visualisation of the Deities < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]
Text 3.5 (Commentary) < [Chapter 3 (text and commentary)]