Cittavajra, Citta-vajra: 2 definitions
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Cittavajra 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chittavajra.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdomlib Libary: VajrayoginiCittavajra (चित्तवज्र) is the name of a caitya (funeral monument) associated with Aṭṭaṭṭahāsa: the north-eastern cremation ground (śmaśāna) according to the Vajravārāhī-sādhana by Umāpatideva as found in te 12th century Guhyasamayasādhanamālā. As a part of this sādhana, the practicioner is to visualize a suitable dwelling place for the goddess inside the circle of protection which takes the form of eight cremation grounds.
Source: academia.edu: The Structure and Meanings of the Heruka MaṇḍalaCittavajra (चित्तवज्र) is the name of a Vīra (hero) who, together with the Ḍākinī named Mahājvālā forms one of the 36 pairs situated in the Vajracakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava chapter 15. Accordingly, the vajracakra refers to one of the four divisions of the sahaja-puṭa (‘innate layer’), situated within the padma (lotus) in the middle of the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs and Vīras [viz., Cittavajra] each have one face and four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum and a knife; they are dark-bluish-black in color.
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: Vajra, Citta.
Ends with: Kayavakcittavajra.
Full-text: Attattahasa, Mahajvala, Vajracakra.
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Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 9 - Phagmodrupa (ii): Prior incarnations < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 19 - The great Siddha Orgyanpa Rinchenpal < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 2 - Guhyasamāja-tantra system of Noble Nāgārjuna < [Book 7 - The preaching of the Tantras]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 7.15 (Commentary) < [Chapter 7 (text and commentary)]