vajra

IPA: vˈaɪrʌ

(countable) A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.
(uncountable) One of the five central Buddhist principles, representing indestructible substance that cuts and penetrates through emotional instability or uncertainty.
(Rigveda, Hindu mythology) The weapon of Indra, the god of heaven and the chief deity of the Rigvedic pantheon, used to kill sinners and ignorant persons.
Alternative letter-case form of vajra [(countable) A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.]

Examples of "vajra" in Sentences

The fourth initiation, the vajra and bell initiation, is analogous to a child laughing and talking.
For example, Tibetans pronounce the Sanskrit word vajra as “bendza” and the Mongols pronounce it as “ochir.”
Among women, there are a few very special persons, such as vajra dakinis (rdo-rje mkha-'gro) [advanced tantra practitioners].
This is referring to the empowerment given after receiving the seven of entering as a child, namely the vajra-master empowerment.
Therefore, to rescue all sentient beings, I have to be Buddha-mind, and emerge from my underground cave to do "vajra" meditation.
For example, "Sit in the total absorption of the samadhi called vajra identitylessness" are words that nonmetaphorically indicate meditation on clear light.
Root tantra texts (rtsa-rgyud) are purposely written in obscure language, known as vajra expressions (rdo-rje'i tshig), to ensure that disciples rely closely on tantric masters for studying and practicing tantra.
The Chakrasamvara system uses the generation of the inner flame, or tummo, and the four levels of joyous awareness it induces, while the Guhyasamaja system employs certain sophisticated practices with the energy-winds, such as vajra-recitation.
If we ask why is this subject matter given the name vajra, meaning diamond-strong, it is because the seven are so profound that except for their being objects of experience that aryas can know - those who have achieved paths of mind of high realization