Shangpa, shangs pa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shangpa 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: WikiPedia: Tibetan BuddhismShangpa Kagyu (shangs pa bka' brgyud) or “oral Tradition of the man from Shang” is known as the “secret lineage” of the Kagyu school of Vajrayana or Tibetan Buddhism and differs in origin from the better known Dagpo Kagyu schools. The Shangpa lineage descends from Tilopa’s student Niguma, who was Naropa’s sister, as well as from the teachings of Sukhasiddhi. The Shangpa Kagyu lineage was founded by the eleventh-century Tibetan scholar Khyungpo Naljor. Seeking to increase his understanding of the teachings he received in Tibet, he traveled to India, where he met the female mystic yogini, Niguma. He received many teachings from her; in particular, the teachings of a special tradition of Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Niguma, which are similar but not identical to the Six Dharmas of Naropa.
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: Kagyu, Pa, Shangpa.
Full-text: Inner heat, Illusory body, Dream state, Sheer clarity, Clear light, Transference, Bardo, Six Roots, Six dharmas, 'pho ba, gtum mo, Six yogas, bka' brgyud kyi dbye ba gnyis, Padmaheruka, Buddhaheruka, Vajraheruka, Ratnaheruka, Karmaheruka, bde mchog lha lnga, Five deities.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Shangpa, Shangs pa, Shangpa kagyu, Shangs pa bka' brgyud; (plurals include: Shangpas, Shangs pas, Shangpa kagyus, Shangs pa bka' brgyuds). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
On the use of Human remains in Tibetan ritual objects (by Ayesha Fuentes)
“gCod” and its sources in the “bKa’ brgyud” traditions < [Chapter 3 - “rKang gling” in the iconography of “gcod”]
Early representations of “Ma gcig lab sgron” < [Chapter 3 - “rKang gling” in the iconography of “gcod”]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 2b - Kyungpo Naljor Disciples (Iv): Sangs Rgyas Ston Pa < [Book 9 - Kodrakpa and Niguma]
Chapter 2b - The Lineage of the mdo < [Book 3 - Early translations of Secret Mantra]
Chapter 2b - Kyungpo Naljor disciples (i): rmog cog pa rin chen brtson ‘grus < [Book 9 - Kodrakpa and Niguma]
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
Lay Religious Movements in 11th and 12th Century Tibet < [Volume 18, Number 3-4 (1996)]
Part 2 - Early references to Se-rib < [Notes on the History of Serib, and Nearby Places in the Upper Kali Gandaki Valley]
Jamyang Khyentse's Brief Discourse on the Essence of All the Ways < [Volume 5, Number 3 (1977)]