Herukabhyudaya, Herukābhyudaya: 1 definition
Introduction:
Herukabhyudaya 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: MDPI Books: The Ocean of HeroesHerukābhyudaya (हेरुकाभ्युदय) (also: Abhyudaya) is the name of a text which teaches the fundamental mantra of Vajravārāhī, and is mentioned in the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—The Herukābhyudaya was translated into Tibetan by Advayavajra. The Herukābhyudaya contains a passage that is more archaic than the Cakrasaṃvara (Sanderson 2009, pp. 213–14; Szántó 2012 a, p. 37)
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 (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Heruka, Abhyudaya.
Full-text: Abhyudaya, Advayavajra.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Herukabhyudaya, Herukābhyudaya, Heruka-abhyudaya; (plurals include: Herukabhyudayas, Herukābhyudayas, abhyudayas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 4 - Yamāntaka Cycle < [Book 7 - The preaching of the Tantras]