The Tibetan Iconography of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and other Deities
author: Lokesh Chandra
edition: 2002, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 807
ISBN-10: 812460178X
ISBN-13: 9788124601785
Topic: Tibetan-buddhism
Jnanadakini
This chapter describes Jnanadakini located on page 112 and contained in the collection "Mahaguhya Buddhas" in the book Tibetan Iconography (a unique pantheon). This book deals with the iconography of deities within the Pantheon of Tibetan Buddhism, such as Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Matrkas (Goddesses), Gurus (Teachers), Protective Deities and various other spiritual entities. The Buddhist art and iconography in this book is accompanied by Chinese eulogies.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Jnanadakini” according to 2 books dealing with Buddhism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Indian Buddhist Iconography [by Benoytosh Bhattachacharyya]
Colour: blue; Faces: three; Arms: six; Variety: Yab-Yum; Shakti: Jnanadakini;...
Read full contents: Figure 133 - Emanations of Akshobhya: Yogambara
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) [by George N. Roerich]
The bla ma said: "She is a jnana-dakini!" From the age of five, the boy had visions of the Tara and from his early childhood he possessed an unimpeded faculty of prescience. At the age of 13, he received the upasaka vows in the presence of blo gros grags pa, a disciple of the Master khol pa, and spent two years with him. Then he was taken to the residence of one who knew the mantra of kha thun ....
Read full contents: Chapter 8 - Second incarnation series (ii): grags pa seng ge
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