Shining goddess: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shining goddess 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaShining Goddess refers to Tārā:—A technical term in Buddhism representing one of the “Four Goddesses” (caturdevī) defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 3). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., Tārā, “shining Goddess”). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Goddess, Sine.
Full-text: Tara, Caturdevi, Four Goddesses.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Shining goddess; (plurals include: Shining goddesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 52 - Oṃkāreśvara (oṃkāra-īśvara-liṅga) < [Section 2 - Caturaśīti-liṅga-māhātmya]