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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > global studies > global governance and world order > global religion > religious traditions and groups > Vajrayana
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Vajrayana  

Definition

  • “Vajrayana Buddhism” designates the Diamond Vehicle (or Adamantine Vehicle) of Buddhism that is found in Tibet, Mongolia, Bhutan, parts of Nepal, and the Indian state of Sikkim. The analogy to a diamond reflects the indestructibility of its methods. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Vajrayana, Tibetan]

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