Three Liberations: 1 definition
Introduction:
Three Liberations 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaThree Liberations:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit vimokṣa defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 73).
- Empty (śūnyata),
- Signless (animitta),
- Desireless (apraṇihita).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘three liberations’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Three.
Full-text: Apranihita, Animitta, Vimoksha, Shunyata.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
4. Causes and conditions in the concentrations < [Part 4 - Questions relating to the dhyānas]
VI. Literal commentary on the Vaiśāradyasūtra < [Part 1 - The four fearlessnesses of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
Transcendental Dependent Arising (by Bhikkhu Bodhi)
Part 9 - Dispassion < [Part 2 - An Exposition Of The Upanisa Sutta]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Triple Gateway to Liberation < [Chapter XXI - Purification by Knowledge and Vision of the Way]