Amishadravya, Āmiṣadravya, Amisha-dravya: 1 definition
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Amishadravya 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.
The Sanskrit term Āmiṣadravya can be transliterated into English as Amisadravya or Amishadravya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraĀmiṣadravya (आमिषद्रव्य) refers to “material goods”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 19).—Accordingly, “This dharma of generosity favors the adept if he seeks the Path. Why is that? Nirvāṇa is called the cessation of the fetters (saṃyojana-nirodha). Now, when generosity is practiced, the afflictions (kleśa) diminish. Thus generosity favors nirvāṇa. Actually, [...] vi) by appreciating the qualities of the receiver, lack of respect (anarcanā) is opposed; vii) by concentrating the mind, shamelessness (āhrīkya) is opposed; viii) by knowing the fine qualities (guṇa) of people, impudence (anapatrāpya) is opposed; ix) by being detached from material goods (āmiṣadravya), craving (tṛṣṇā) is opposed [...]”.
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.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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