Pratyeka Buddha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pratyeka Buddha 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Access to Insight: A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist TermsPrivate Buddha. One who, like a Buddha, has gained Awakening without the benefit of a teacher, but who lacks the requisite store of paramis to teach others the practice that leads to Awakening. On attaining the goal, a paccekabuddha lives a solitary life.Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryThe second stage in Hinayana, the first or initial being that of Sravaka. He is enlightened to the conditions, i.e. the Law of Dependent Origination. He seeks enlightenment for himself and understands deeply Nidanas. He attains his enlightenment alone, independently, or a teacher, and with the object of attaining Nirvana and his own salvation rather than that of others.See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Buddha, Pratyeka.
Full-text (+4): Pratyekayana, Pratyekakhadgin, Sukshmatvac, Pratyekabuddha, Matanga, Pratyekabuddhatva, Three Vehicles, Ekacarin, Khadgin, Darimukha, Yana, Five Vehicles, Sattvasara, Kutika, Aha, Sudanta, Pratyeka, Khadga, Buddha, Svayambhu.
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