Gurupadargha, Gurupādārgha, Guru-padargha: 1 definition
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Gurupadargha 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)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiGurupādārgha (गुरुपादार्घ) refers to “Guru foot offering” and represents 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).—Gurupādārgha or “Guru Foot Offering” is a preliminary rite for worshiping the guru performing the rite, and transferring dakṣiṇā, “money” or “donations” to the Guru.
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: Guru, Padargha.
Full-text: Angushthabharana, Hastargha, Angushtha, Padargha, Adyamahadana.
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