Significance of Dualistic view
The dualistic view in Vedanta and Mahayana Buddhism highlights a fundamental distinction between the self and Brahman, regarded as misguided. In Vedanta, this perspective emphasizes multiplicity and separation, leading to interpretations that separate Brahman from its manifestations. In Mahayana, it categorizes reality into opposing concepts, creating confusion between existence and non-existence, and fosters the erroneous perception of self and other. Both interpretations suggest that such dualistic notions contribute to suffering and a misunderstanding of reality.
Synonyms: Dual perspective, Dualism
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Buddhist concept of 'Dualistic view'
In Buddhism, the Dualistic view manifests as the incorrect perception dividing experiences into self and other, along with contrasting concepts like existence and non-existence, both contributing to confusion and suffering.
From: Vimalakirti Sutra
(1) The erroneous perception that separates experiences into self and other, which leads to confusion and suffering.[1]
From: Lankavatara Sutra
(1) Perspectives that categorize reality into opposing concepts such as existence vs. non-existence, often leading to confusion and suffering.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Dualistic view'
The Dualistic view in Hinduism emphasizes a fundamental separation between the self and Brahman, highlighting distinct entities and multiplicity, contrasting with the non-dual perspective that sees unity in all existence.
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) A perspective that perceives objects and entities as distinct and separate, contrary to the concept of non-duality.[3] (2) The dualistic view is characterized by the notion of multiplicity and separation as a fundamental aspect of reality.[4]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) The perspective that sees a fundamental distinction between the self and Brahman, considered erroneous according to the text.[5] (2) Interpretations suggesting a separation between Brahman and its manifestations, contrasted with non-duality.[6]