Paramaloka, Paramāloka, Parama-aloka: 1 definition
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Paramaloka 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 SastraParamāloka (परमालोक) refers to the “supreme light”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 40.—Accordingly: [...] Furthermore, the Buddha is superior to the noble Cakravartin king. [...] The noble Cakravartin king follows the dangerous path of saṃsāra; the Buddha has transcended it. The noble Cakravartin king is immersed in the shadows of error; the Buddha lives in the supreme light (paramāloka). The noble Cakravartin king reigns over a maximum of four continents; the Buddha reigns over innumerable and infinite universes. [...]
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: Aloka, Parama.
Full-text: Aloka.
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