amorous passion; being drawn to what one loves
Buddhist term for the defilement of attachment or love, often contrasted with pure compassion. Used in doctrinal contexts.
In Buddhism, amorous passion is considered one of the defilements.
Ragaraja
Abbreviation of 愛染明王 (Aizen Myōō), a deity of love in esoteric Buddhism. Used mainly in religious contexts.
See also: 愛染明王
Aizen is one of the Wisdom Kings venerated in Shingon esoteric Buddhism.
Standard kanji spelling for this Buddhist term.
From Buddhist terminology, combining 愛 (love) and 染 (to dye, to be stained), referring to being stained by worldly love.