| Term |
sadhana
Referenced by: method of actualization (alternative term) |
|---|---|
| Tibetan | sgrub-thabs |
| Sanskrit |
sadhana
neutral |
| Pali | |
| Definition | Literally, a method of actualization, namely a meditation method for actualizing oneself as a Buddha-figure for which one has received empowerment. Performing a sadhana entails recitation of a ritual meditation text describing the self-visualization process and a complex series of further practices based on that self-generation, such as reciting mantras and making offerings. Synonymous with "self-generation" and "antecedent practice for realization." |
| German | Sadhana |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Hopkins En, Ti... | means of achievement |
| Russian | садхана |
| Vietnamese | nghi quỹ |