Hoshi Mandara — Star Maṇḍala
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Canonical entry drawn from a single source layer in 01_Buddhism.md.
Research layers
Section titled “Research layers”Layer 1: Hoshi Mandara — Star Maṇḍala
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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.