In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ūrdhvasthita (ऊर्ध्वस्थित) refers to “that which is situated above”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] Śāmbhavī is said to be the state that is generated having contemplated the lotus feet of the venerable teacher above one’s head [i.e., svaśiras-ūrdhvasthita]. (It arises) for one who, by seeing the form (mūrti) of the teacher, (becomes profoundly tranquil and so) thinks of nothing. Śāmbhava is (the type of) penetration (āveśa) that will arise for one who is intent on the meditation that follows on from that (tadanudhyāna) and is dedicated to that task. (In other words, it happens) to the (disciple) who (experiences) the (state of) meditation even though (he is) distant (from his teacher who has) induced (his practice) by that (gracious) look (prekṣaṇā)”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (tantric Buddhism)

Ūrdhvasthita (ऊर्ध्वस्थित) refers to “(being) situated above”, according to the Nāmamantrārthāvalokinī by Vilāsavajra, which is a commentary on the Nāmasaṃgīti.—Accordingly, [while describing Mañjuśrī-jñānasattva]—“[Next] he should visualise himself as the fortunate one, the gnosis-being [Mañjuśrī], born from the syllable a situated in the middle of that [wisdom-] wheel [situated in the heart of the Ādibuddha]. He has six faces, is radiant like the autumn moon, with the best of sapphires in his beautiful hair, with a halo that has the brilliance of the orb of the newly risen sun, with all the Tathāgatas as [head-]ornaments, immersed in meditative concentration, seated on a variagated lotus throne, in tranquil mood, with a pair of books of the Prajñāpāramitā above (ūrdhvasthita) blue lotuses held in his two hands”.

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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: Urdhva, Sthita.

Full-text: Svashiras.

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