Kayabhaga, Kāyabhāga, Kaya-bhaga: 1 definition
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Kayabhaga 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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Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraKāyabhāga (कायभाग) refers to the “limbs” (of a human body), according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 1.—Accordingly: [...] Ordinarily, in a new-born baby, the limbs (kāyabhāga), the faculties and the mental consciousness are undeveloped and thus, the four bodily positions—sitting, lying down, walking standing—going from speech to silence, and all the other human behaviors are incompletely manifested. With the passing of the days, months and years, the child practices little by little and takes on human behaviors. [...]
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.
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