"Vajrayana" meaning in All languages combined

See Vajrayana on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit वज्रयान (vajrayāna, literally “Diamond/Thunderbolt Vehicle”), in reference to the supposed power, clarity, and difficulty of its methods for attaining Buddhahood. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|sa|वज्रयान||lit=Diamond/Thunderbolt Vehicle}} Borrowed from Sanskrit वज्रयान (vajrayāna, literally “Diamond/Thunderbolt Vehicle”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Vajrayana
  1. Synonym of Tibetan Buddhism. Wikipedia link: Vajrayana Synonyms: Tibetan Buddhism [synonym, synonym-of] Related terms: Theravada, Hinayana, Mahayana
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