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Vajrayananoun
A school of Buddhism widely practised in Tibet. It literally means "Diamond (vajra) Vehicle (yana)".
Etymology: From वज्रयान.
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Vajrayana
Vajrayana is also known as Tantric Buddhism, Tantrayāna, Mantrayāna, Secret Mantra, Esoteric Buddhism and the Diamond Way or Thunderbolt Way. Vajrayana is a complex and multifaceted system of Buddhist thought and practice which evolved over several centuries. According to Vajrayana scriptures Vajrayana refers to one of three vehicles or routes to enlightenment, the other two being the Theravada and Mahayana. Founded by the Indian Mahasiddhas, Vajrayana subscribes to Buddhist tantric literature.
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The numerical value of vajrayana in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
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The numerical value of vajrayana in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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