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Buddhist tantric literature
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Buddhist tantric literature refers to the vast and varied literature of the Vajrayāna Buddhist traditions. The earliest of these works are a genre of Indian Buddhist tantric scriptures, variously named Tantras, Sūtras and Kalpas, which were composed from the 7th century CE onwards. They are followed by later tantric commentaries, original compositions by Vajrayana authors, sādhanas, ritual manuals, collections of tantric songs (dohās) odes (stotra), or hymns, and other related works. Tantric Buddhist literature survives in various languages, including Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Chinese. Most Indian sources were composed in Sanskrit, but numerous tantric works were also composed in other languages like Tibetan and Chinese.
A manuscript of the Vajravali, a tantric commentary by Abhayakaragupta (manuscript c. 11th or 12th century CE, Sanskrit in Nepalaksara script).
A manuscript of the Vajravali, a tantric commentary by Abhayakaragupta (manuscript c. 11th or 12th century CE, Sanskrit in Nepalaksara script).
Kāraṇḍavyūha Sūtra manuscript (c. 14th century, Newari) with a miniature illustration of Avalokiteśvara
Kāraṇḍavyūha Sūtra manuscript (c. 14th century, Newari) with a miniature illustration of Avalokiteśvara
Chinese translation of the Vairocanābhisaṃbodhi (Awakening of Vairocana)
Chinese translation of the Vairocanābhisaṃbodhi (Awakening of Vairocana)
The Garbhadhātu maṇḍala, derived from the teachings of the Mahāvairocana Tantra. Buddha Vairocana is located in the center.
The Garbhadhātu maṇḍala, derived from the teachings of the Mahāvairocana Tantra. Buddha Vairocana is located in the center.
Buddhahood
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In Buddhism, Buddha, "awakened one", is a title for those who are spiritually awake or enlightened, and have thus attained the supreme religious goal of Buddhism, variously described as nirvana, awakening (bodhi) and liberation (vimutti). A Buddha is also someone who has fully understood the Dharma, the true nature of things or the universal law. Buddhahood is the condition and state of a buddha. This highest spiritual state of being is also termed sammā-sambodhi. This state is interpreted in many different ways in the various schools of Buddhism.
Buddha Shakyamuni, in Greco-Buddhist style, c. 1st–2nd century CE, Gandhara
A painting of the primordial Buddha, Vajradhara, a figure of the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition
A painting of the primordial Buddha, Vajradhara, a figure of the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition
Seated Shakyamuni Buddha, Seokguram cave, Korea.
Seated Shakyamuni Buddha, Seokguram cave, Korea.
Shakyamuni Buddha demonstrating control over the fire and water elements. Gandhara, 3rd century CE.
Shakyamuni Buddha demonstrating control over the fire and water elements. Gandhara, 3rd century CE.