Apattivirati, Āpattivirati, Apatti-virati: 1 definition
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Apattivirati 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)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraĀpattivirati (आपत्तिविरति) refers to the “renunciation of sin”, 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, the bliss of lordship, the bliss of renunciation of sin (āpattivirati-sukha), 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 (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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Apatti, Virati.
Starts with: Apattiviratisukha.
Full-text: Virati.
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