Pretasutra, Pretasūtra, Preta-sutra: 1 definition
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Pretasutra 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraPretasūtra (प्रेतसूत्र).– As is said in a sūtra, there was a preta whose head was like that of a pig (sūka) and foul-smelling insects (pūtikṛmi) came out of his mouth; however, his body was golden in color (suvarṇavarṇāvabhāsa). In a previous lifetime (pūrvake janmani), this preta had been a bhikṣu, but he insulted a stranger monk with harmful words (pāruṣyavāda). Since [as a bhikṣu] he had observed the pure precepts (viśuddhaśīla), his body had radiance; but, having uttered harmful words, stinking insects came out of his mouth.
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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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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