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  vajra  
  (Sanskrit; Tibetan rdo-rje, "diamond" or "thunderbolt). Double-headed ritual instrument in Tibetan Buddhism used along with a ritual bell. The vajra is held in the right hand and represents skillful means, compassion, samsara, and the masculine principle.
 
     
  Vajrayana  
  (Sanskrit "diamond vehicle"). Esoteric form of Buddhism focused on attaining enlightenment more quickly (in one lifetime). Also known as Tantric Buddhism. Closely related to, but not synonymous with, Tibetan Buddhism.
 
     
  vinaya  
  (Sanskrit, Pali) The Buddha's teachings about monastic rules, ethics and karma.
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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