Tirthikarshi, Tīrthikarṣi, Tirthika-rishi: 1 definition
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Tirthikarshi 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 SastraTīrthikarṣi (तीर्थिकर्षि) refers to an “heretical sage”.—According to Avadānaśataka, no. 97, II: “... the Bodhisattva Śākyamuni, who then was a heretical sage (tīrthikarṣi), climbed the mountain gathering herbs. He saw the Buddha Puṣya seated in the jewel-cave in the concentration of fire, emitting a great brilliance. At this sight, he experienced great joy (ānanda); he had faith and paid homage”.
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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