Ashtavitaraga, Ashtan-vitaraga, Aṣṭavītarāga: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ashtavitaraga 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 Aṣṭavītarāga can be transliterated into English as Astavitaraga or Ashtavitaraga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiAṣṭavītarāga (अष्टवीतराग) [=Aṣṭavaitarāga?] or simply Vītarāga refers to the “eight passionless ones”, 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.
The eight passionless ones (aṣṭavaitarāga) are:
- Maṇiliṅgeśvara,
- Gokarṇeśvara,
- Kīleśvara,
- Kumbheśvara,
- Garteśvara,
- Phaṇikeśvara,
- Gopāleśvara and
- Vikrameśvara.
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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Partial matches: Ashta, Vitaraga.
Full-text: Gopaleshvara, Kileshvara, Kumbha, Garta, Phanika, Gokarneshvara, Phanikeshvara, Manilingeshvara, Vitaraga, Vikrameshvara, Kumbheshvara, Garteshvara, Gokarna, Manilinga, Gopala, Vikrama, Ashtavaitaraga, Kila.
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