Nishchidravahana, Niśchidravāhana, Nishchidra-vahana: 1 definition
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Nishchidravahana 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.
The Sanskrit term Niśchidravāhana can be transliterated into English as Nischidravahana or Nishchidravahana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Nishchhidravahana.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: WikiPedia: Mahayana BuddhismNiśchidravāhana (निश्छिद्रवाहन) (Tibetan: med-par ’jug-pa) or “uninterrupted engagement ” refers to one of the four Manaskāra (“modes of mental engagement”) connected with śamatha (“access concentration”), according to Kamalaśīla and the Śrāvakabhūmi section of the Yogācārabhūmi-śāstra.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vahana, Nishchidra.
Full-text: Nishchidra, Manaskara.
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