Four classes of tantra: 1 definition
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Four classes of tantra 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)
The Four Classes of Tantra are known in Tibetan as rgyud kyi sde bzhi. They are:
- action tantra,
- performance tantra,
- yoga tantra, and
- highest yoga tantra.
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)
Full-text (+0): Kriyatantra, rgyud kyi sde bzhi, Performance tantra, Action tantra, Highest yoga, Yogatantra, Highest yoga tantra.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Four classes of tantra; (plurals include: Four classes of tantras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 4 - Lineage of Tropuwa < [Book 14 - Great Compassion Cycle]
Chapter 29 - Sonam Gyatso (vii): Labors for the doctrine < [Book 10 - The Kālacakra]
Running the Numbers for the Path of Mantra < [Volume 12, Issue 3 (2021)]
The Healing Heuristic of the Medicine Buddha in Bhutan < [Volume 15, Issue 9 (2024)]