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Hoshi Mandara — Star Maṇḍala

Canonical entry drawn from a single source layer in 01_Buddhism.md.

Layer 1: Hoshi Mandara — Star Maṇḍala

Section titled “Layer 1: Hoshi Mandara — Star Maṇḍala”

Source file: 01_Buddhism.md

Japanese esoteric Buddhism maps astral powers into Buddhist maṇḍala form, integrating stars, planets and calendrical forces with Buddhas/bodhisattvas.

Functions: astral pacification, protection, longevity and calendrical rites.
Reliability: B.