Kilaya, Kīlaya: 1 definition
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Kilaya 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.
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Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiKīlaya (कीलय) [=kīla?] refers to the “(vajra) stake” [i.e., oṃ hūṃ hūṃ hūṃ vajrakīlaya vajradhara ājñāpayati], according to the Guru-maṇḍala-arcana [i.e., “Guru Mandala Worship]” 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.

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)
Starts with: Kilayate, Kilayati.
Full-text: Vajrakilaya, Utkilaya, Kil, Kila, Eight transmitted precepts.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Kilaya, Kīlaya; (plurals include: Kilayas, Kīlayas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sankalpa Suryodaya of Venkatanatha (Critical Study) (by R. Laxmi)
The character of Samvrtisatya (or Vyavaharikasatya) < [Chapter 4a - Characterisation of the play]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Introduction 1.1: The Ritual associated with the site < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]
3. The texts of Mahāyoga < [Introduction]
Discovery of Sanskrit Treasures (seven volumes) (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
4.2. Yajnas (Sacrifices) in Kalidasa < [Volume 3 - Classical Sanskrit Literature]
On the use of Human remains in Tibetan ritual objects (by Ayesha Fuentes)
Kāpālika implements in the formalization of Buddhist Mahāyoga Tantra < [Chapter 2 - The use of skulls and bone ornaments]