Mantranaya, Mantra-naya: 1 definition
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Mantranaya 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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Source: archive.org: The Indian Buddhist Iconography (b)Mantranaya (मन्त्रनय) refers to one of the two types of Mahāyāna, which itself represents one of the various Buddhist paths (yāna).—According to the Tattvaratnāvalī of Advayavajra (12th century A. D.):—“[...] Mahāyāna is of two kinds: Pāramitānaya and Mantranaya. Pāramitānaya is explained by the theories either of Sautrāntika, Yogācāra or Madhyamaka. Mantranaya is explained by the theories of Yogācāra and Madhyamaka only”.
Thus Mantranaya commences with the most abstruse theories of Śūnyavāda and Vijñānavāda. Advayavajra in one place says—“Mantranaya is very abstruse. It concerns men who seek emancipation by deep and solemn methods. It is also very extensive owing to the understanding of such theories as the four symbolic representations. Therefore, the authr is not fit to explain it”.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Naya, Mantra.
Starts with: Mantranayaka.
Full-text: Paramitanaya, Madhyamaka, Sautrantika, Yogacara, Mahayana.
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