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Lakshanasampurna, ṣaṇaṃpūṇa, Lakshana-sampurna: 2 definitions

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Lakshanasampurna means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 ṣaṇaṃpūṇa can be transliterated into English as Laksanasampurna or Lakshanasampurna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Lakshanasampurna in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ṣaṇaṃpūṇa (लक्षणसंपूर्ण) refers to “one who is replete with (all the) good characteristics�, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, [while describing the visualized form of Navātman Bhairava]: “[...] Navātman’s mind is blissful with his own energy and he is delighted by the bliss of (spiritual) wine. [...] (He is) adorned with a garland of skulls and is beautiful in all (his) limbs. Replete with all (the good) characteristics (ṣaṇaṃpūṇa), he is in the midst of the host of Yoginīs. He has a large chest and a big belly and is very strong. A corpse is placed (under) the soles of (his) feet and, burning intensely, he is very powerful. [...]�.

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Shakta (शाक्�, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Lakshanasampurna in Tibetan Buddhism glossary
: MDPI Books: The Ocean of Heroes

ṣaṇaṃpūṇa (लक्षणसंपूर्ण) refers to “being replete with good characteristics�, according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, [while explaining the water-circle (jalacakra)]: “[...] This, the Jambū continent, is thereby divided into twelve sections. The ocean is named Saline all creatures (sarvajantu) belonging to it are associated with the moisture-born [deities on the Water Circle]. [He should understand] humans to be among the womb-born. The moisture-born belong to this, [the Water] Circle. The womb-born belong to the Fire Circle. Replete with all [kinds of good] characteristics (ṣaṇaṃpūṇa), [the Water Circle] itself has the nature of wisdom and means. The Water Circle, the second, is thus [taught]. [...]�.

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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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