Kigah-tine, Kīgaḥ-tine: 1 definition
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In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiKīgaḥ Tine or “Toss Rice” refers to one of the various rituals typically performed as a part of the larger rites, according to Buddhist teachings followed by the Newah in Nepal, Kathmandu Valley (whose roots can be traced to the Licchavi period, 300-879 CE).—Kīgaḥ Tine, "Toss Rice" (Newah), is usually the final ritual performed in a large rite, and involves repeating the rahasyapūjā, adyamahādāna, and all the stotras for all the deities invoked throughout the rite. This is an opportunity for the patrons of the ritual themselves, to recite the stotras along with the guru, and to offer rice directly to the deities.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
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Partial matches: Tine.
Full-text: Adyamahadana.
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