Ashtadvipa, Ashtan-dvipa, Aṣṭadvīpa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ashtadvipa 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 Aṣṭadvīpa can be transliterated into English as Astadvipa or Ashtadvipa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiAṣṭadvīpa (अष्टद्वीप) refers to “eight islands”, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (maṇḍalārcana) 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, “Oṃ Meru, made of four jewels, adorned with eight islands (aṣṭadvīpa-upaśobhita), Bestrewn with seven jewels, giving to the principal giver, To the gurus Buddha, Dharma, and likewise the Sangha, I give back by becoming, the complete Ratna Mandala!”.
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.
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