Significance of Anyavarna

In Tibetan Buddhism, Anyavarna is a term that describes individuals who are about to listen to the same or different sounds. This concept emphasizes the collective experience of auditory perception among people, highlighting the diverse reactions and interpretations that can arise from shared auditory events. Anyavarna illustrates the interconnectedness of listeners and their varying responses to sound in the context of Buddhist teachings.

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Buddhist concept of 'Anyavarna'

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Anyavarna in Buddhism signifies the presence of other individuals who may be listening to varied sounds, suggesting a shared auditory experience that reflects diverse perceptions and interpretations in a communal spiritual context.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
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From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) Refers to other persons who would be going to hear the same or different sounds.[1]

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 (vajrayana) are collected indepently.