Ashtalasya, Ashtan-lasya, Aṣṭalāsyā: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ashtalasya 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 Aṣṭalāsyā can be transliterated into English as Astalasya or Ashtalasya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiAṣṭalāsyā (अष्टलास्या) refers to the “eight dances” and represents a shorter version of the ṣoḍaśalāśyā (eighteen dances) (Cf. Svabhāvapūjā) which (as a subsection of the Gurumaṇḍala) refers to one of the various rituals typically performed as a part of the larger rites, according to Buddhist teachings followed by the Newah in Nepal, Kathmandu Valley (whose roots can be traced to the Licchavi period, 300-879 CE).
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: Ashta, Lasya.
Full-text: Ashta, Svabhavapuja.
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