Sarvalambana, Sarvālambana, Sarva-alambana: 1 definition
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Sarvalambana 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: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāSarvālambana (सर्वालम्बन) refers to “any objective support”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “Then on that occasion the Lord uttered these verses: [...] (89) Son of the Victorious One, the recollection of the Buddha is without the nature of form or essential character. Where there is no moving of thought or mind, there is the recollection of the Buddha. (90) The dharma which is free from desire, essentially transcendent, always peaceful and calm, the absence of distinguishing marks, and is free from any objective support (sarvālambana) is the recollection of the dharma. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sharva, Alambana, Carva.
Full-text: Alambana.
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