samaya

84000 Standard Definition

Literally, in Sanskrit, “coming together.” Samaya refers to precepts given by the teacher, the corresponding commitment by the pupil, and the bond that results, which can also be the bond between the practitioner and the deity or a spirit. It can also mean a special juncture or circumstance, or an ordinary time or season.

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Tibetan

ས་མ་ཡ,དམ་ཚིག

sa ma ya,dam tshig

Sanskrit

samaya

English

samaya,samaya pledge,commitment,sacred vow,pledge,samaya bond,bonded relationship,vow,bond,samaya vows