Significance of Lineage
Synonyms: Descent, Ancestry, Heritage, Family tree, Genealogy, Origin, Stock, Pedigree
In Dutch: Afstamming; In Finnish: Sukuperä; In Spanish: Linaje; In German: Abstammung
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Buddhist concept of 'Lineage'
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) A succession of teachings or practices, such as the "Intermediate" Lineage, the "Later" Lineage, and the "Single" Lineage, through which Dam pa's doctrines and precepts were transmitted to disciples.[1] (2) The succession of authority and teachings passed down in the gcod tradition, emphasizing its historical continuity.[2] (3) Refers to the descendants and followers of teachings who spread the doctrines and practices.[3] (4) The line of descent or ancestry of the acarya Kalacakrapada, tracing his origins and connections.[4] (5) Refers to the spiritual or monastic lineage that bkra shis 'od belonged to.[5]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) Lineage refers to the descent from a common ancestor, and Zunsheng tomb pillars began to include complete genealogical information of local lineages.[6] (2) The two lineages that later were perceived as constituting the sum of the Sixth Patriarch’s spiritual legacy to posterity might best be regarded as not quite what later ages took them to be, and by the time that the three early Buddhist sources were compiled, the two lineages had between them generated five distinct branches, and within those five branches or ‘families’ ( wujia 五家 ) everyone seems to have had a very clear idea of their ancestry.[7] (3) A series of teachers and students who have passed down Buddhist teachings, a strategy used by marginalized Buddhist communities to overcome difficulties, especially for authenticating the Chan/Zen tradition.[8]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The ancestry or descent that is crucial for the social and spiritual status of a noble cakravartin king, pinpointing the importance of the last son.[9]
Hindu concept of 'Lineage'
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The heritage and family lineage that must be honored and protected.[10]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The ancestral descent of the narrator, which is high and old, and has been told to the mighty Prince.[11]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The ancestry or descent of Satyakama, which he inquires about from his mother.[12] (2) The ancestry or heritage of an individual, which Satyakama is uncertain about.[13]
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) Identification with lineage should be abandoned, as it pertains to the physical form and is considered a bodily attribute.[14]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Ancestry or descent, particularly affecting the distribution of wealth among heirs.[15]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This describes the family of the great sage Bharadvaja, which Shri Lala was born into, emphasizing a connection to a respected ancestor.[16]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The lineage of the bride of knowledge is established and distributed through the four Vedas.[17]
Jain concept of 'Lineage'
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Lineage is related to karma, specifically 'karma giving a lineage,' which often goes together with life-span and name and is acquired when one acquires karma causing obstruction.[18] (2) The ancestral line of a person, which is stated to fade out even after seven generations following an individual's death.[19]
The concept of Lineage in scientific sources
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) These are groups of genotypes that demonstrate surprising links between different regions, such as East, southern, and south-western Africa, as revealed by the study.[20]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) It represents the transmission of teachings and practices from one generation to the next, crucial for the establishment of bhiksuni sanghas.[21]