Tusita Heaven: 1 definition
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Tusita Heaven 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: Buddhist Door: GlossaryThe fourth devaloka in the Realm of Desire. Its inner department is the Pure Land of Maitreya who like Shakyamuni and all Buddhas, is reborn there before descending to earth as the next Buddha in our world.See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Heaven, Tushita.
Full-text: Maitreya, Acchariyabbhuta Sutta, Avidure-nidana, Bodhisattva, Tushita, Second Antarakalpa, Buddha.
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The travels of Fa-Hian (400 A.D.) (by Samuel Beal)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 193 - The Story of the Question Raised by Venerable Ānanda < [Chapter 14 - Buddha Vagga (The Buddha)]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
Sutra of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Fundamental Vows
Chapter 8 - Appreciation of Emperor Yama and His Followers
Chapter 1 - Ubiquitous Supernatural Powers of the Exalted Buddha at Trayastrimsa Heaven
The Life of Sariputta (by Nyanaponika Thera)
Majjhima Nikaya < [Part IV - Discourses Of Sariputta]
A Treatise on the Paramis (by Ācariya Dhammapāla)