Patriarchs: 1 definition
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Patriarchs 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: The Art of Asia: Who is Who in HeavenThese are historical or semi historical champions of the Buddhist faith. Portraits (imaginary or real) of these paragons are kept in subsidiary chapels within temple complexes. In making daily offerings and conducting annual memorial services before these images, monks are reminded of the past priests selfless example.See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+3): Dashapurvin, Tarumishtar, Pancalakshana, Adinatha, Rishabhadeva, Vrishabhanatha, Vrishabhadeva, Mahshi, Vamsha, Marici, Sangharaksha, Samgharaksha, Shakya, Upagupta, Saptarshi, Purana, Rishabhanatha, Rishi, Bhrigu, Kavi.
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Search found 47 books and stories containing Patriarchs; (plurals include: Patriarchses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
3.3 (a): The Origin of the Transmission (of Enlightenment in India) < [Chapter 3 - The Dhyāna in Mahāyāna Literature]
3.4 (a): Bodhidharma and Hui K’o (3rd–4th century CE) < [Chapter 3 - The Dhyāna in Mahāyāna Literature]
3.4 (b): From Seng-Ts’an to Hung-Jen < [Chapter 3 - The Dhyāna in Mahāyāna Literature]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - On patriarchs < [Chapter 5]
The Chaldean account of Genesis (by George Smith)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.31 < [Section III - To whom does the Child belong?]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.42.5 < [Sukta 42]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)