Bya rgod: 2 definitions
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Bya rgod 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
bya rgod (བྱ་རྒོད) (lit. “the vulture-faced lady”) in Tibetan is another name for Gṛdhramukhī—one of the “Fifty-eight Wrathful Deities” (Tibetan: khro bo lha nga brgyad) according to various sources such as the Guhyagarbha Tantra and the Tibetan Book of the Dead.—They feature in Tantric teachings and practices which focus on purifying elements of the body and mind. These deities [e.g., bya rgod] form part part of the the Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities who manifest to a deceased person following the dissolution of the body and consciousness whilst they are in the intermediate state (bardo) between death and rebirth. Gṛdhramukhī is also known as Gṛdhramukhā, Gṛdhrāsyā, Gṛdhravaktrā and is part of the “eight tramen”. She is also known in Tibetan as (1) bya rgod (2) kri ta mu kha.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tibetan-English dictionary
bya rgod (བྱ་རྒོད) (in Tibetan) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 鷲 [jiù]: “eagle”.
Tibetan language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bya.
Full-text: Bya-rgod-spos, Bya-rgod-sug-pa, Gridhravaktra, Gridhramukhi, Gridhrasya, Gridhramukha, Kri ta mu kha, Tramen, Pishaci, Ling jiu shan, Jiu.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Bya rgod; (plurals include: Bya rgods). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
Part 50 - Guide to Rishiswara < [A Buddhist Guide to the Power Places of the Kathmandu Valley]
Part 1 - Guide to Kimdol Vihara (Kindo Baha) < [A Buddhist Guide to the Power Places of the Kathmandu Valley]
Appendix 12 - Itinerary for Mandala pilgrimage < [A Buddhist Guide to the Power Places of the Kathmandu Valley]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 20 - Trophupa (iii): Khro phu lo tsa ba < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 15b - Gtsang pa ye shes rdo rje (Gling ras pa’s disciple) < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
History of Science in South Asia
Tibetan Bonpo Mendrup: The Precious Formula’s Transmission < [Special Issue]
Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
On the Transmission of the Verse-text of Sa skya Paṇḍita’s Tshad ma rigs pa’i... < [Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies 3.1 (2020)]