Vajra
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vajra is a noun meaning (countable) A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.
Meaning
(countable) A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) One of the five central Buddhist principles, representing indestructible substance that cuts and penetrates through emotional instability or uncertainty.
- (Rigveda, Hindu mythology) The weapon of Indra, the god of heaven and the chief deity of the Rigvedic pantheon, used to kill sinners and ignorant persons.
Example Sentences
Those five principles or buddha families are called vajra, ratna, padma, karma, and buddha.
At the centre is a five-pronged vajra draped and bound with a coloured silk scarf, representing one of the Five Buddha wisdoms or activities.
Word Forms
- vajras
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pronged, prong, khanda, damaru, khakkhara, manji.
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