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Akarshanamudra, Ā첹ṣaṇaܻ, Akarshana-mudra: 1 definition

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Akarshanamudra 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.

The Sanskrit term Ā첹ṣaṇaܻ can be transliterated into English as Akarsanamudra or Akarshanamudra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Akarshanamudra in Tibetan Buddhism glossary
: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

Ā첹ṣaṇaܻ (आकर्षणमुद्रा) refers to the “attraction gesture� [i.e., o� vajrākarṣaṇe hū�ākarṣaṇa mudrā kyane], according to the Guru Mandala Worship (ṇḍԲ) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary ū and 󲹲 practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.

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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 (Բ) are collected indepently.

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