The Vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र, lit. 'Thunderbolt', IAST: Vajra) is a legendary and ritualistic tool, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force). In Hinduism, it has also been associated with weapons. [1] [2]

2018年9月26日 · The vajra has special significance in Tibetan Buddhism, and the word is adopted as a label for the Vajrayana branch of Buddhism, one of the three major forms of Buddhism. The visual icon of the vajra club, along with the bell (ghanta), form a principal symbol of the Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet.

Vajra, five-pronged ritual object extensively employed in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies. It is the symbol of the Vajrayāna school of Buddhism. Vajra, in Sanskrit, has both the meanings of “thunderbolt” and “diamond.”

2017年7月24日 · The vajra is the most important ritual implement of Vajrayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the word vajra is defined as something hard or mighty, as in a diamond. It symbolizes an impenetrable, immovable and indestructible state of knowledge and enlightenment.

The vajra (Sanskrit: वज्र) is one of the most powerful and significant symbols in Hinduism, embodying both physical might and spiritual strength. Translated as “thunderbolt” or “diamond,” the vajra symbolizes indestructibility, invincible power, and the ability to cut through ignorance.

The Vajra or Dorje (in Tibetan) is the symbol of the Vajrayana (diamond vehicle path) of Buddhism. The Sanskrit language defines Vajra as the "hard or mighty one" while in Tibetan, Dorje refers to to the " lord of Stones", which is equivalent to …

vajra (T. rdo rje རྡོ་རྗེ་; C. jingang 金剛) is a symbol of power, indestructibility, and perfect stability in Buddhist tantra. According to Indian mythology, the vajra is the weapon of the all-powerful god Indra. In this context, the vajra is likened to a thunderbolt, and it made Indra invincible.

2024年11月11日 · The vajra (Skt., “lightning bolt”; Tib., dorje) plays an important role in Buddhist art and ritual and is particularly associated with Vajrayana Buddhism, the vehicle (yana) of the vajra, representing indestructable power.

Vajra (Sanskrit: meaning thunderbolt and diamond) refers to an important sacred tool and ritual implement in Vajrayana Buddhism, Hinduism and Tantra where it symbolizes the male principle of creation and represents both method and "Upaya" (skillfull means) in religious practice. When made to be worn as a pendant, it reminds the wearer, and the ...

Vajra is a special form of staff and serves as a symbol for many Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and deities. The term “Vajra” is also used as an abbreviation for “Vajra Guardian,” referring to the celestial beings who protect the Buddhist teachings while wielding it.