Purivapranidhana, Pūṛvapraṇidhāna, Puriva-pranidhana: 1 definition
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Purivapranidhana 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 Pūṛvapraṇidhāna can be transliterated into English as Purvapranidhana or Purivapranidhana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraPūṛvapraṇidhāna (पूऋवप्रणिधान) refers to a “former vow”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 1.—Accordingly: “[...] Remembering his former vow (pūṛvapraṇidhāna) of great compassion, the Bodhisattva accepted their invitation and proclaimed the Dharma, i.e., the profound dharmas and the Prajñāpāramitā. This is why the Buddha preaches the Mahāprajñāpāramitāsūtra. [...]”
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: Purva, Pranidhana.
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