noun
Vajradhatu; Diamond Realm
In Shingon Buddhism, the Diamond Realm represents the unchanging, indestructible wisdom of the Buddha. Often contrasted with the Womb Realm (胎蔵界).
See also: 胎蔵界 (たいぞうかい)
金剛界は、密教の曼荼羅において智慧の世界を表す。
The Diamond Realm represents the world of wisdom in esoteric Buddhist mandalas.
noun
Diamond Realm Mandala; Vajradhatu Mandala
Abbreviation of 金剛界曼荼羅. Used in Buddhist contexts to refer specifically to the mandala of the Diamond Realm.
See also: 金剛界曼荼羅 (こんごうかいまんだら)
この寺には、金剛界と胎蔵界の両方の曼荼羅が掛けられている。
In this temple, both the Diamond Realm and Womb Realm mandalas are hung.