365bet

Pishunavajra, Pishuna-vajra, ʾśܲԲ: 1 definition

Introduction:

Pishunavajra 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 ʾśܲԲ can be transliterated into English as Pisunavajra or Pishunavajra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

: Wisdom Library: Vajrayogini

ʾśܲԲ (पिशुनवज्�) is the name of a caitya (funeral monument) associated with ܲīṣaṇa: the southern cremation ground (śśԲ) according to the Vajravārāhī-󲹲Բ by Umāpatideva as found in te 12th century Guhyasamaya󲹲Բmālā. As a part of this 󲹲Բ, the practicioner is to visualize a suitable dwelling place for the goddess inside the circle of protection which takes the form of eight cremation grounds.

Tibetan Buddhism book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of pishunavajra or pisunavajra in the context of Tibetan Buddhism from relevant books on

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Help to become even better: