Special oral tradition: 1 definition
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Special oral tradition 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)
Special oral tradition (in Tibetan: bka' 'babs) — Literally, a “descent of the word,” a lineage of transmission related to highly specialized and esoteric practices, most often related to the tantras, as for instance, the four special oral traditions received by Tilopa
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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Partial matches (+0): Special, Oral.
Full-text (+0): bka' 'babs, Four special oral traditions, bka' babs bzhi, rnying ma'i brgyud drug, Six lineages.
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