What is the Guhyasamāja Tantra?
Q: What is the Guhyasamāja Tantra?
A: The Guhyasamāja Tantra is a tantra method of Tibetan Buddhism.
Q: Who is the central figure in the Guhyasamāja Tantra?
A: The central figure in the Guhyasamāja Tantra is called "Vajra‐pāni" which means a vajra-carrier or a vajra-master.
Q: What was the secret gathering based on thought in the Guhyasamāja Tantra?
A: The secret gathering in the Guhyasamāja Tantra was based on the thought that having sexual relations with many women would contribute to Buddhism awakening.
Q: Who were the legitimate wives of the vajra‐sattvaḥa in the Guhyasamāja Tantra?
A: The legitimate wives of the vajra‐sattvaḥa, called "dakinis", were limited only to virgins.
Q: Were the sexual acts and the making of statues and pictures in the Guhyasamāja Tantra in compliance with fundamental buddhist precepts?
A: No, the sexual acts and the making of statues and pictures were not in compliance with fundamental buddhist precepts.
Q: Is the Guhyasamāja Tantra still practiced in Tibetan Buddhism?
A: No, the Guhyasamāja Tantra is no longer practiced in Tibetan Buddhism.
Q: Are there any warning symbols and festivals associated with the Guhyasamāja Tantra in Tibetan Buddhism?
A: Yes, warning symbols and festivals, such as Citipati, are widely spread in Tibetan Buddhism in relation to the Guhyasamāja Tantra.
