Great teacher: 1 definition
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Great teacher 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: Wisdom Library: BuddhismGreat teacher:—A title given to enlightened teachers in China and Japan, usually after their death.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+45): Mahacarya, Mahopadhyaya, Vasishtha, Bhagavatpada, Mahaganin, Dengyo, Bhattacarya, Chih-i, Mahashastri, Pythagoras, Gurukula, Dharmaganja, Naga, Sri Rangarajadhwari, Upagupta, Parama-guru-daivata-adhidaivata-vishesha, Parama-guru-devata-adhidaivata-vishesha, Gaudapada, Uddiyana, Vasudeva.
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Silence < [July – September 1991]
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Chapter 25 - The One Who Knows < [The Sutta]
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Taittiriya Upanishad (by A. Mahadeva Sastri)
Social philosophy of Swami Vivekananda (by Baruah Debajit)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Expounding of Parosahassa Jātaka < [Chapter 25 - The Buddha’s Seventh Vassa]
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A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter I.d - Two sects of Jainism (Śvetāmbara and Digambara) < [Chapter I - Introduction]