Mahasadhana, Mahāsādhana, Maha-sadhana: 1 definition
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Mahasadhana 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: archive.org: The Indian Buddhist IconographyMahāsādhana (महासाधन) refers to the fourth of the four upāyas (“means”) through which the Sādhaka has to pass before the deity is realised and visualised according to the Guhyasamāja chapter 18.
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: Maha, Sadhana.
Starts with: Mahasadhanabhaga.
Full-text: Mahasadhanabhaga, Upaya.
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Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 6.8 (Commentary) < [Chapter 6 (text and commentary)]
Text 11.5 (Commentary) < [Chapter 11 (Text and Commentary)]
15. Ten Philosophical Topics of the Guhyagarbha < [Introduction]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 17a - Gotshangpa together with his great sons < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]