Sheep: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Sheep means something in Buddhism, Pali, Christianity. 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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In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
The Sheep is associated with the Yoginī (female deity) named Eḍakī, being situated in the Medinīcakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, the medinīcakra refers to one of the three divisions of the dharma-puṭa (‘dharma layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs [viz., Eḍakī] and Vīras are yellow in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names [e.g., Sheep]; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife.
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: Sheep rot, Sheep sorrel, Sheep-grass, Sheep-laurel, Sheepberry.
Full-text (+1030): Avika, Mesha, Avi, Edaka, Aurabhraka, Mendaka, Ajavika, Aja, Aurabhrika, Aurabhra, Urabhra, Gaddarika, Bahuroman, Romasha, Avikata, Gomukhavyaghra, Eta, Pancamutra, Urna, Meshi.
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Search found 269 books and stories containing Sheep; (plurals include: Sheeps). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tibetan tales (derived from Indian sources) (by W. R. S. Ralston)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1. Materials for Garments (c): Woollen clothes < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
2.15. Dressing on the Basis of Hierarchy < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
7. Trade and Commerce (of clothes and dresses) < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
The comparasion between human, cows, and sheep milk < [2015: Volume 4, November issue 11]
Molecular study of Sarcocystis from sheep's esophagus in Baghdad. < [2016: Volume 5, August issue 8]
Impact of anti-microbial finish on natural dyed wool materials < [2017: Volume 6, June issue 6]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Sri Venkateswarar Temple < [Chapter 4 - Prominent Temples in Madurantakam Taluk]
Mandradis (shepherd community) < [Chapter 6 - Social and Economic Activities]
Svetaranyesvarar Temple < [Chapter 3 - Temples of Madurantakam Taluk]
Analysis of the Characteristics of Traditional Rural Constructions for Animal... < [Volume 9, Issue 8 (2017)]
Cadmium (Cd) and Copper (Cu) Exposure and Bioaccumulation Arrays in Farm... < [Volume 14, Issue 19 (2022)]
Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation for Domestic Cooling Footprint Reduction < [Volume 15, Issue 17 (2023)]
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
Implications of a conserved region of bluetongue virus protein VP2 in... < [Vol 87, No 1 (2020)]
Immunogeno < [Vol 79, No 2 (2012)]
Ectoparasites of sheep in three agro-ecological zones in central Oromia,... < [Vol 79, No 1 (2012)]
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