Mandala Deities in the Nispannayogavali
author: Musashi Tachikawa
edition: 2016, Vajra Books, Nepal
pages: 150
ISBN-10: 9937623545
ISBN-13: 9789937623544
Topic: Tibetan-buddhism
Mahamayamandala
mahamaya-mandala
This chapter describes the structure of the Mahamayamandala and the deities found therein. Chapter 9 is located on 42 in the book Mandala Deities in the Nispannayogavali compiled by Musashi Tachikawa, Makiko Ito, Takeshi Kameyama. The Nispannayogavali is an 11th century Sanskrit written by Abhayakaragupta (an abbot of the Vikramasila Monastery). It became popular in Nepal, Tibet and India and contains mandalas whose deities are found scattered throughout the Kathmandu Valley.
This book (describing the mahamaya-mandala) also contains illustrations done by Gautam Ratna Vajracarya as well as English translation of relevant passages from the Nispannayogavali (Nishpannayogavali). Since the Nispannayogavali has been used as one of the most basic sources for Buddhist iconography, this book is useful for researchers of that particular field of study.Full contents not available online!
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Mahamayamandala” according to 43 books dealing with Buddhism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Sutra of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Fundamental Vows
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva told Queen Maha Maya, “This is but a brief description of a visit to Hell. To quote the names of Hells, the types of punishment and instruments used will take a period of one kalpa.” After listening to Ksitigarbha’s discourse, Queen Maha Maya retreated respectfully with clasped hands and was seen in great sorrow....
Read full contents: Chapter 3 - Observations of Retribution of Human Beings Resulting from Previous Karmas
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) [by Gyurme Dorje]
[Empowerment into the Supreme Mandala (332. 5-349. 5):] The first part has two subdivisions, namely, the empowerment into the mandala of the female consort and the empowerment into the mandala of the male consort. [Empowerment into the Mandala of the Female Consort (332. 5-348. 6):] The former has three aspects, namely: the projection of the mandala and the rites of burnt offering; the making of offerings which are apparent but not inherently existing; and the actual entrance and empowerment....
Read full contents: Text 9.1 (Commentary)
The Indian Buddhist Iconography [by Benoytosh Bhattachacharyya]
They are found described in the Pancadaka-mandala of the Nishpannayogavali. Collectively they are described as nude, dancing in Pratyalidha, with fearful appearance, and awe-inspiring ornaments. They are described below in the same order in which they are treated in the Mandala. They hold their special symbols appropriate to their names. 3. Kapata: Colour: red; Arms: two; Symbol: Planks. The third deity in the series of the four door goddesses is called Kapata....
Read full contents: Figure 212 - Four Door Goddesses: Kapata
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