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[Sanskrit literally “circle,” “sphere”] A group, company or assembly; a circle of friends; an assembly or gathering of | [Sanskrit literally “circle,” “sphere”] A group, company or assembly; a circle of friends; an assembly or gathering of [[Buddha]]s and [[Bodhisattva]]s. Also a circular design containing images of deities symbolizing the universe, totality, or wholeness; used in meditation by Hindus and Buddhists. | ||
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{{POWref|36|46|, October 6, 1993}} | {{POWref|36|46|, October 6, 1993}} | ||
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[Sanskrit literally “circle,” “sphere”] A group, company or assembly; a circle of friends; an assembly or gathering of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Also a circular design containing images of deities symbolizing the universe, totality, or wholeness; used in meditation by Hindus and Buddhists.
Sources
Pearls of Wisdom, vol. 36, no. 46, October 6, 1993.