Sampurnaratna, Sampūrṇaratna, Sampurna-ratna: 1 definition
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Sampurnaratna 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 SamadhiSampūrṇaratna (सम्पूर्णरत्न) refers to the “complete ratna (mandala)”, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (maṇḍalārcana) 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.—Accordingly, “Oṃ Meru, made of four jewels, adorned with eight islands, Bestrewn with seven jewels, giving to the principal giver, To the gurus Buddha, Dharma, and likewise the Sangha, I give back by becoming, the complete Ratna Mandala (sampūrṇaratnamaṇḍala)!”.
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: Ratna, Sampurna.
Starts with: Sampurnaratnamandala.
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