Apramanadosha, Apramāṇadoṣa, Apramana-dosha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Apramanadosha 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 Apramāṇadoṣa can be transliterated into English as Apramanadosa or Apramanadosha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraApramāṇadoṣa (अप्रमाणदोष) refers to “innumerable errors”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 41).—Accordingly, “[According to the Sautrāntika].—[...] Impermanence (anityatā) is the distinct births and deaths. If there were no impermanence, there would be neither birth nor death, there would be neither bondage (bandhana) nor deliverance (mokṣa). These are the innumerable errors (apramāṇadoṣa) [resulting from the eternalist system]. [...]”.
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)
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Apramanadosha, Apramāṇadoṣa, Apramāṇa-doṣa, Apramana-dosha, Apramanadosa, Apramana-dosa; (plurals include: Apramanadoshas, Apramāṇadoṣas, doṣas, doshas, Apramanadosas, dosas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Sarvāstivādin-Sautrāntika Debate on Time < [Part 1 - Mahāyānist list of the eighteen special attributes of the Buddha]