Adhyatmasukha, Adhyātmasukha, Adhyatma-sukha: 1 definition

Introduction:

Adhyatmasukha 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)

[«previous next»] — Adhyatmasukha in Mahayana glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Adhyātmasukha (अध्यात्मसुख) refers to “inner bliss”, according to  the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 46.—Accordingly, “In the presence of beings, the Bodhisattva praises the pure bliss of the trances and the absorptions, inner bliss (adhyātmasukha), the bliss of lordship, the bliss of renunciation of sin, the bliss of the present and the future life, the bliss experienced by the saint, the bliss of the Brahmadevarājas, the bliss felt by the entire body, deep, solid and wonderful bliss”.

Mahayana book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of adhyatmasukha in the context of Mahayana from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: