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Akshobhyavajra, ṣoⲹ: 1 definition

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Akshobhyavajra 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 ṣoⲹ can be transliterated into English as Aksobhyavajra or Akshobhyavajra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Akshobhyavajra in Tibetan Buddhism glossary
: Wisdom Library: Vajrayogini

ṣoⲹ (अक्षोभ्यवज्र) is the name of a deity to be contemplated upon by a practicioner purifying his correspondences (śܻ), according to the 12th-century Abhisamayamañjarī. ṣoⲹ is alternatively known by the name (Śrī) Herukavajra. The contemplation is prescribed as a preliminary ritual for a yogin wishing to establish, or reestablish the union with a deity.

ṣoⲹ is associated with the skandha named ٲٳ󲹳 (suchness) and the color black. He is to be visualised as standing in the warrior (īḍh) stance, having three eyes, matted locks and bearing the five signs of observance (ܻ).

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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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