Vajradhatumandala, Vajradhatu-mandala, Vajradhātumaṇḍala: 2 definitions

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Vajradhatumandala 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.

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Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (tantric Buddhism)

Vajradhātumaṇḍala (वज्रधातुमण्डल) refers to “the maṇḍala of Vajradhātu”, according to the Nāmamantrārthāvalokinī by Vilāsavajra, which is a commentary on the Nāmasaṃgīti.—The Nāmamantrārthāvalokinī interprets the Nāmasaṃgīti within the context of a Tantric sādhana, one based on an expanded version of the Tattvasaṃgraha’s yogatantra Vajradhātumaṇḍala. The maṇḍala’s principal deity is a four-faced Mahāvairocana, and it is in his heart that Vilāsavajra locates the Ādibuddha, depicted with eight arms holding four swords and four book volumes.

Note: The Vajradhātumaṇḍala is more accurately called the Vajradhātumahāmaṇḍala. [...] The Tattvasaṃgraha is known also by the more extended title, Sarvatathāgatatattvasaṃgraha. The shorter form is commonly found in Sanskrit sources, including the Nāmamantrārthāvalokinī.

Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

Vajradhātumaṇḍala (वज्रधातुमण्डल) refers to the “Maṇḍala of Vajradhātu”, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (maṇḍalārcana) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “In praise (of) Śrī Vajrasattva, highest universal guru, origin of all Buddhas, By various forms, removing darkness and fear, fixed resting on Meru. Dharma sustainer, chief sage, most fortunate victor, Vajradhātu mandala (vajradhātumaṇḍala—maṇḍalaṃ vajradhātum), In one form with all bliss, innate bliss, embodied, the cause for liberation”.

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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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