Caryamarga, Caryamārga, Carya-marga: 1 definition
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Caryamarga 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Charyamarga.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraCaryamārga (चर्यमार्ग) refers to “following a particular path of conduct (or discipline)”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 1.—Accordingly: [...] In the middle of the night, [the Buddha] passed outside the ramparts, left home and went to the Ṛṣis Udraka and Ārāḍa. He pretended to be their disciple, but did not follow their teaching. Having always had the superknowledges, he recalled his former existence when, at the time of the Buddha Kāśyapa, he followed the path of discipline (śīla-caryamārga); nevertheless, for the moment, he pretended to practice asceticism and searched for the path for six years. [...]
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Marga, Carya.
Ends with: Shilacaryamarga.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
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