Shrotradhatu, Śrotradhātu, Shrotra-dhatu: 1 definition

Introduction:

Shrotradhatu 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 Śrotradhātu can be transliterated into English as Srotradhatu or Shrotradhatu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

General definition (in Buddhism)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgraha

Śrotradhātu (श्रोत्रधातु) or simply śrotra refers to the “ear element” and represents one of the eighteen elements (dhātu) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 25). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., śrotra-dhātu). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.

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