Amraka, Āmraka: 1 definition
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Amraka 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.
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Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Critical Study of the Vajraḍākamahātantrarāja (II)Āmraka (आम्रक) refers to one of the twenty-four sacred districts mentioned in the 9th century Vajraḍākatantra (chapter 18). These districts are not divided into subgroups, nor are explained their internal locations. They [viz., Āmraka] are external holy places, where the Tantric meting is held with native women who are identified as a native goddess. A similar system appears in the tradition of Hindu Tantrims, i.e., in the Kubjikāmatatantra (chapter 22), which belongs to the Śākta sect or Śaivism.
Āmraka is presided over by the Goddess (Devī) named Pūtanā accompanied by the Field-protector (Kṣetrapāla) named Mahāvrata. Their weapon possibly corresponds to the lāṅgala and gaya and their abode (residence) is mentioned as being a dāru-tree.
Note: Āmraka possibly corresponds to the Āmrātikeśvara of the Kubjikāmatatantra (chapter 22).
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)
Starts with: Amrakardava, Amrakavi.
Ends with: Bilvamraka, Ekamraka, Kubjamraka, Matamraka, Namraka, Purushamraka, Raktatamraka, Saptamraka, Tamraka, Vamraka, Vinamraka.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 52 - The Story of Dīrghatapas < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 11 - A list of sacred places (tīrtha) < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)