Skyo shas: 1 definition

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Skyo shas 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: OAPEN: Tibetan Yoga and Mysticism

skyo shas (སྐྱོ་ཤས) refers to a “sense of weariness (with saṃsāra)”, according to the Dags po'i bka' 'bum (or Dakpö Kabum)—A collection of Tibetan historical texts from the twelfth century dealing with the community of Bka' brgyud Buddhist sect from the Dags po region of southern Tibet.—Accordingly, [while narrating the life story of Bsod nams rin chen or Sönam Richen]: Bsod nams rin chen studied Atiśa’s teachings on the stages of the path and practiced the associated contemplations, which made his previous meditation experiences of bliss and clarity decrease. Instead he started to feel a stronger sense of weariness (skyo shas) with saṃsāra and a strong wish for renunciation

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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.

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