Gathodana, Gāthodāna, Gatha-udana: 1 definition
Introduction:
Gathodana 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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaGāthodāna (गाथोदान, “verse”) refers to an “exalted utterance” and represents one of the “nine (types of) teachings” (sūtra) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 62). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., gāthodāna). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Gatha, Udana, Utana.
Full-text: Pravacana, Nine Teachings.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Gathodana, Gāthodāna, Gatha-udana, Gātha-udāna; (plurals include: Gathodanas, Gāthodānas, udanas, udānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter V - On the Adamantine Body < [Section One]
Chapter XLVI - On On Kaundinya (b) < [Section Ten]
Letters about Vipassana (by Nina van Gorkom)