Shadvirini, Shash-virini, Ṣaḍvīriṇī: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shadvirini 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 Ṣaḍvīriṇī can be transliterated into English as Sadvirini or Shadvirini, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiṢaḍvīriṇī (षड्वीरिणी) refers to the “six (heroic) Vīriṇī”, 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, “A vermillion colored body equal radiance as six heroic Vīriṇī (samaprabhā-ṣaḍvīriṇī-nāyakā),, loving mouth, Naked in arm from the Vasu, a seizer of bodies, with various sorts of marks”.
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: Shash, Virini, Sat.
Full-text: Virini.
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