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- proper noun Buddhism A school of
Buddhism widely practised in Tibet. It literally means "Diamond (vajra) Vehicle (yana)".
Etymologies
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Shinzen Young, who has done extensive training in Vajrayana, Zen, and Vipassana, leads meditation retreats in the mindfulness tradition throughout North America and has helped establish several centers and programs.
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People in the Himalayas, Mongolia, and Japan practice Mantrayana also known as Vajrayana and as Shingon in Japan.
ASIAN BUSINESS CUSTOMS & MANNERS MARY MURRAY BOSROCK 2007
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People in the Himalayas, Mongolia, and Japan practice Mantrayana also known as Vajrayana and as Shingon in Japan.
ASIAN BUSINESS CUSTOMS & MANNERS MARY MURRAY BOSROCK 2007
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People in the Himalayas, Mongolia, and Japan practice Mantrayana also known as Vajrayana and as Shingon in Japan.
ASIAN BUSINESS CUSTOMS & MANNERS MARY MURRAY BOSROCK 2007
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Tantrayana, the tantra vehicle - also called Vajrayana, the diamond-strong vehicle - is a subdivision of Mahayana.
Making Sense of Tantra ��� 2 The Authenticity of the Tantras 2002
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Features artifacts reflecting the sect of Buddhism that has developed in the Himalayan region over the past millennium, called Vajrayana, or "the indestructible path."
unknown title 2009
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Features a variety of artifacts reflecting the sect of Buddhism that has developed in the Himalayan region over the past millennium, called Vajrayana, or "the indestructible path."
unknown title 2009
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Features artifacts reflecting the sect of Buddhism that has developed in the Himalayan region over the past millennium, called Vajrayana, or "the indestructible path."
unknown title 2009
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Now we can say that there are atheist religions like Buddhism - there is a lack of belief in deities not exactly - in forms such as Vajrayana there are demons and angels and so forth. the point is that a Buddhist in general does not take issue with a belief in gods of some sort.
What is an Atheist? James F. McGrath 2008
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(NB: "Vajrayana" or "Tantric" Buddhism is a special subcategory of Mahayana, comprising (2a) and part of (2b).)
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] Meg Ireland 2010
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