Buddhist Cosmology: 1 definition
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Buddhist Cosmology means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: WikiPedia: BuddhismBuddhist cosmology is the description of the shape and evolution of the universe according to the canonical Buddhist scriptures and commentaries.
Buddhist cosmology can be divided into two related kinds: spatial cosmology, which describes the arrangement of the various worlds within the universe, and temporal cosmology, which describes how those worlds come into existence, and how they pass away.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Buddhist, Cosmology.
Full-text: Trayastrimsha, Bhumandala, Brahma, Sukhavativyuha Sutra, Kalpa.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Buddhist Cosmology; (plurals include: Buddhist Cosmologies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)
Chapter 17 - Heaven On Earth < [The Sutta]
Chapter 18 - The Realms Of The Guardians < [The Sutta]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
The Jhānas and Rebirth < [Chapter 3 - The Higher Jhānas]
Buddhacarita (by Charles Willemen)
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 39 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
6. Buddhist monuments in Funan < [Chapter 2 - Similarity of Buddhist monuments in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
4. Buddhist monuments (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Similarity of Buddhist monuments in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
6. Buddhist monuments in Cambodia < [Chapter 2 - Similarity of Buddhist monuments in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
Vimalakīrti Sutra (by John R. McRae)