Vajradhara

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Vajradhara [alt. Vajradhāra] (T. rdo rje 'chang; C. Jingangchi; J. Kongōji; K. Kŭmgangji 金剛持) has multiple connotations. This term can refer to:[1]

  1. Buddha Vajradhara, the dharmakaya buddha of the Sarma schools.
  2. One's personal teacher of Vajrayana
  3. The all-embracing buddha nature
  4. An epithet of Vajrapāṇi.
  5. A bodhisattva known as a fierce protector of the Buddha.

Notes

  1. ↑ Internet-icon.svg rdo rje 'chang, Christian-Steinert Dictionary
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