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Kurukullākalpa

matsunami_104 · General Library, The University of Tokyo

Sanskrit Nepālākṣara Script Tantra
Repository General Library, The University of Tokyo
Reference No. matsunami_104
Language Sanskrit
Date Date not listed

About this Manuscript

The Practice Manual of Noble Tārā Kurukullā is the most comprehensive text on the female Buddhist deity Kurukullā, the only canonical scripture dedicated to her. It highlights her role as the chief deity of magnetization, particularly in enthrallment. The text is a collection of ritual practices, ranging from sādhana and homa rituals to magical methods using herbs and minerals. Its content blends apotropaic, soteriological, practical, and philosophical elements, creating a spiritually rich Buddhist work.(The Practice Manual of Kurukullā, Trans. e Dharmachakra Translation Committee, s1). This is a complete manuscript contains eight chapters.

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matsunami_104 · General Library, The University of Tokyo

Catalogue Metadata

Title Kurukullākalpa
Repository General Library, The University of Tokyo
Reference Number matsunami_104
Collection Kawaguchi Ekai Collection
Language Sanskrit
Script Nepālākṣara
Subject Classification Tantra
Date Date not listed
Place of Origin Japan
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Tantra