Significance of Buddha's students
In Mahayana Buddhism, Buddha's students encompass individuals like Shariputra and Subhuti who engaged with and practiced the Buddha's teachings. These students interpreted the teachings in various ways, reflecting their unique spiritual paths and experiences. Their diverse understandings highlight the richness of Mahayana thought and the different ways Buddha's teachings can be realized and applied according to individual perspectives.
Synonyms: Disciples of buddha, Followers of buddha, Students of buddhism
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Buddhist concept of 'Buddha's students'
Buddha's students in Buddhism, like Shariputra and Subhuti, represent individuals who studied and practiced his teachings, interpreting them variably according to their unique spiritual journeys and perspectives.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Individuals, including Shariputra and Subhuti, who studied and practiced the Buddha’s teachings, interpreted differently based on their paths.[1]