Panther: 1 definition
Introduction:
Panther means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: The Structure and Meanings of the Heruka MaṇḍalaThe Panther (animal) is associated with the Yoginī (female deity) named Śārdūlī, being situated in the Medinīcakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, the medinīcakra refers to one of the three divisions of the dharma-puṭa (‘dharma layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs [viz., Śārdūlī] and Vīras are yellow in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names [e.g., Panther]; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Panther lily.
Full-text (+24): Dvipin, Dvaipa, Citrakaya, Dipin, Shardula, Kalavyaghra, Pridaku, Dipika, Bibalavagha, Jihvapa, Citraka, Dipini, Bibyavagha, Bivala, Cituva, Panther lily, Cirucivinki, Bibalyavagha, Bibabyavagha, Ciruttai.
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Panther; (plurals include: Panthers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tibetan tales (derived from Indian sources) (by W. R. S. Ralston)
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 426: Dīpi-jātaka < [Volume 3]
Jataka 162: Santhava-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Jataka 516: Mahākapi-jātaka < [Volume 5]
Wrath < [July – September, 2002]
Ancient South Indian Commerce < [October 1939]
“Kanthapura” -an Appreciation < [October - December 1975]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 16 - Tāraka and Devendra Prepare for War < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 32 - Satyamandira Established < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 198 - Śūdrī Brāhmaṇī Tīrtha < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter II-g - The hell named Tapana < [Volume I]
Chapter XXXI - The final defeat of Māra < [Volume II]
Chapter XIX - Gotama’s early wanderings < [Volume II]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 7 - The Combat between Vishnu and the Rakshasas < [Book 7 - Uttara-kanda]
Chapter 4 - Rama and Lakshmana slay the Demon Viradha < [Book 3 - Aranya-kanda]
Chapter 73 - Kabandha’s Counsel to Rama < [Book 3 - Aranya-kanda]