金剛般若経
Meanings
Noun
1. Diamond Wisdom Sutra; Diamond Sutra (Abbreviation)
Kanji used
Composed of
金剛
vajra (indestructible substance); diamond; adamantine; thunderbolt; Indra's weapon; Buddhist symbol of the indestructible truth
Noun
般若
prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment); hannya; mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy); dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression
Noun