Six Yoginis, Six Yoginīs: 1 definition
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Six Yoginis 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaSix Yoginīs:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit ṣaḍyoginī defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 13):
- Vajrā,
- Vārāhī,
- Yāminī,
- Sañcāraṇī,
- Santrāsanī,
- Cāṇḍikā.
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ṣaṣ-yoginī, ‘six Yoginīs’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Six.
Full-text (+24): Yamini, Candika, Shadyogini, Varahi, Samtrasani, Mohani, Shadyoginimantra, Shadadhara, Samcalani, Samstrasini, Samcalini, Vajra, Samcarani, Sancarani, Kurmanadi, Gajakarna, Abhimukhibhumi, Mahamukhi, Cakravega, Abhimukhi.
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