In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Mārgakrama (मार्गक्रम) refers to the “tradition of the path (of the Siddhas)”, according to the Ādisūtra section of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [verse 13.17-18ab]: “[...] The divine and non-divine current of the Krama has three modalities. They are, according to the names given to divisions of the lineages whose glories have been revealed by the tradition of the path (mārgakrama) of the Siddhas, (the sequences of) the Eldest, the one called the Middle One and (the sequence of the) Child. O goddess, having done this everything in the teaching is an object of worship and removes all impurity”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: OAPEN: Tibetan Yoga and Mysticism

Mārgakrama (मार्गक्रम) (Sanskrit; in Tibetan: lam rim) refers to the “stages of the path”, according to the Dags po'i bka' 'bum (or Dakpö Kabum)—A collection of Tibetan historical texts from the twelfth century dealing with the community of Bka' brgyud Buddhist sect from the Dags po region of southern Tibet.—Accordingly, [while narrating the life story of Bsod nams rin chen or Sönam Richen]: Bsod nams rin chen heard about the famous Dge shes Rgya Yon bdag and went to see him. Again, he received all the teachings of Atiśa from him as well. In particular, he studied Atiśa's teachings on the stages of the path (lam rim, Mārgakrama) and practiced the associated contemplations, which made his previous meditation experiences of bliss and clarity decrease. Instead he started to feel a stronger sense of weariness with saṃsāra and a strong wish for renunciation. He stayed with Rgya Yon bdag for three years and practiced intensively. It is said that during this time he had many special dreams, such as riding an elephant, riding a lion, climbing up on a Dharma throne, reaching the top of a stūpa , etc., which are mentioned in the Daśabhūmikasūtra as indications of having accomplished the Bodhisattva levels in former lives.

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Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.

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Partial matches: Krama, Marga.

Starts with: Margakramana.

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