Munimandala, 惭耻苍颈尘补峁囜笉补濒补, Muni-mandala: 3 definitions
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Munimandala means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi惭耻苍颈尘补峁囜笉补濒补 (啶啶ㄠた啶ぃ啷嵿ぁ啶�) refers to the 鈥淢uni鈥檚 ma峁囜笉ala鈥�, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (尘补峁囜笉补濒腻谤肠补苍补) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasa峁僾ara Sam膩dhi, which refers to the primary 辫奴箩腻 and 蝉腻诲丑补苍腻 practice of Newah Mah膩y膩na-Vajray膩na Buddhists in Nepal.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淐harity (is) cow dung and water united, moral conduct and cleansing, Patience, taking away tiny ants, heroism, bringing forth the religious rite. Meditation, single-minded in each moment, wisdom, splendidly clear lines, These perfections, six indeed are gained, having made the Muni鈥檚 ma峁囜笉ala (尘耻苍颈尘补峁囜笉补濒补鈥�k峁泃v膩 muner ma峁囜笉alam)鈥�.
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鈥檚 words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (惫补箩谤补测腻苍补) are collected indepently.
General definition (in Buddhism)
: Google Books: The Baizhang Zen Monastic Regulations惭耻苍颈尘补峁囜笉补濒补 (啶啶ㄠた啶ぃ啷嵿ぁ啶�) or 惭耻苍颈尘补峁囜笉补濒补s奴tra is the name of a Sutra.鈥擶hen one wishes to enter the life of a Zen monastery or temple, he must aquire a set of necessary articles (literally, 鈥渢ools,鈥� daoju) for pursuit of the path. [...] In the Sage Mandala Sutra (惭耻苍颈尘补峁囜笉补濒补-s奴tra; Mou ni man tuo luo jing) the prayer beads are called bosaimo, or shuzhu in the Liang Chinese dialect. They are a 鈥渁 tool that assists the concentration of the mind and the discipline of practice.鈥� In the Soapberry Tree Sutra (Ari峁ａ弓aka-s奴tra; Muhuanzi jing), the following story is related: [...]
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: Jainworld: Jain History惭耻苍颈尘补峁囜笉补濒补 (啶啶ㄠた啶ぃ啷嵿ぁ啶�) refers to an 鈥渁ssemblage of monks鈥�.鈥擺...] [From the chapter: Medieval jainism: Jinaprabha Suri; Contacts with Muhammad Tughluq]鈥擱eaching Delhi, the Suri visited the royal court along with the muni-mandala (assemblage of monks) and shravaka-sangha (association of householders). The emperor, enquiring about his welfare, kissed his hand35 and placed his own on his heart. With great celebration, he caused the Suri to reach the paushadha shala of the Sultan with Hindu rajas and preeminent gentlemen (including Malik Dinar) honourably, musical instruments playing all the time. His entry Jubilee (Praveshotasava) was highly gladsome and worth seeing.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Muni, Mandala.
Starts with: Munimandalasutra.
Full-text: Munimandalasutra, Arishtakasutra, Arishtaka, Parama.
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