also: さんまいや · さまや
noun
In esoteric Buddhism, refers to a specific time or moment, often in the context of vows or rituals. Derived from Sanskrit samaya.
from Sanskrit samaya
三昧耶戒を授かる時、三昧耶の意義が説かれた。
When receiving the samaya precepts, the meaning of samaya (time) was explained.
noun
Buddhist term for a gathering or assembly, often with a spiritual or ritual purpose.
密教の儀式では、三昧耶の場が設けられる。
In esoteric Buddhist rituals, a samaya gathering is held.
noun
equality, warning, or removal of hindrances (Buddhist vows)
In esoteric Buddhism, samaya can refer to the vows of buddhas and bodhisattvas, embodying equality, a warning against transgressions, or the removal of obstacles. This is a specialized doctrinal usage.
三昧耶形は仏の本誓を表す。
The samaya form represents the original vow of the Buddha.
Variant kanji spelling; less common than 三昧耶.
Kana rendering of the alternate reading さまや; rarely used.
三昧 (samādhi) refers to meditative concentration, while 三昧耶 (samaya) is a broader term for vows, time, or assembly in esoteric Buddhism.
Borrowed from Sanskrit samaya, a term with multiple meanings in Buddhism including 'coming together', 'vow', and 'time'. The kanji 三昧耶 and 三摩耶 are phonetic transcriptions (ateji).