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[[sngags]] - [[mantra]]. 1) A synonym for [[Vajrayana]]. 2) A particular combination of sounds symbolizing and communicating the nature of a [[deity]] and which lead to purification and realization, for example om mani padme hung. There are chiefly three types of mantra: [[guhya mantra]], [[vidya mantra]] and [[dharani mantra]] [RY] | |||
[[gsang sngags]] - secret mantra, seal, esoteric teachings, [[guhya mantra]] [IW] | |||
[[Category: Key Terms]][[Category: Tantra]][[Category: Vajrayana]][[Category: Tantric Deities]] | |||
Revision as of 20:34, 29 January 2006
sngags - mantra. 1) A synonym for Vajrayana. 2) A particular combination of sounds symbolizing and communicating the nature of a deity and which lead to purification and realization, for example om mani padme hung. There are chiefly three types of mantra: guhya mantra, vidya mantra and dharani mantra [RY]
gsang sngags - secret mantra, seal, esoteric teachings, guhya mantra [IW]