yana

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

(Buddhism) Any of the vehicles of Buddhist or Tantric practice.

Japanese Meaning

仏教や密教における修行や教義伝達の手段、すなわち精神的実践の流派・体系としての『車』（乗り物）的概念を示す。

Each yana describes a distinct vehicle in Buddhist and Tantric practice, guiding practitioners along different methods toward awakening.

それぞれの乗り物は、仏教や密教の修行において異なる方法で修行者を悟りへと導く、独自の道筋を示しています。

Sense（1）

(Buddhism) Any of the vehicles of Buddhist or Tantric practice.

The Tibetan word for yana is thekpa, which means "that which lifts you up." Anything that lifts you up and takes you to your destination is a yana.

yanas

（ plural ）