Four Marks: 1 definition
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Four Marks 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: Buddhist Door: GlossaryA mark is a notion of form. In Diamond Sutra, it states that people attach to the Four Marks which hinder them from Buddhahood. Conversely, those who see all marks as no mark are Buddhas. The Four Marks are 1. a mark of self 2. a mark of others 3. a mark of sentient being 4. a mark of lifeSee also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Arana.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Four Marks; (plurals include: Four Markses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 29 - The Importance of Gopīcandana < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 225 - The Efficacy of Ūrdhvapuṇḍra < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
VI. Justification of the number of marks < [Part 3 - Possessing a body endowed with the marks]
Part 4 - Conditioned dharmas cannot have the three marks (lakṣaṇa) < [Chapter I - Explanation of Arguments]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 140 - Canute's Message To King Olaf < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 1822-1828 < [Chapter 21 - Examination of the doctrine of ‘Traikālya’]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 62 - Marriage of Rukshmavati < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]