The Sanskrit term Manuṣyasukha can be transliterated into English as Manusyasukha or Manushyasukha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Manuṣyasukha (मनुष्यसुख) refers to “human happiness”, according to  the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 46.—Accordingly, “[...] While the wheel of transmigration is in movement, among the profitable actions there is none that surpasses generosity. Conveniences obtainable at will in the present lifetime and in future lifetimes all come from generosity. Generosity is the good guide that opens the doorway to the threefold happiness: heavenly happiness, human happiness (manuṣyasukha) and the happiness of nirvāṇa. [...]”..

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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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Partial matches: Manushya, Sukha.

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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)

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