Asangabahula, Āsaṅgabahula, Asanga-bahula: 1 definition
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Asangabahula 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.
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Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraĀsaṅgabahula (आसङ्गबहुल) refers to “subtle distraction that abounds in attachment” and represents one of the three kinds of sūkṣmavikṣepa (subtle distraction), according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XXVIII). Accordingly, “what is abounding in attachment (āsaṅga-bahula)? Having obtained the bliss of concentration, the ascetic’s mind becomes attached to it and he enjoys the taste (āsvādana)”.
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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Partial matches: Bahula, Asanga.
Full-text: Sukshmavikshepa, Sthulavikshepa, Vikshepa.
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