Introduction

Asangavimoksha 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 Asaṅgavimokṣa can be transliterated into English as Asangavimoksa or Asangavimoksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Asaṅgavimokṣa (असङ्गविमोक्ष) refers to “deliverance without obstacles” according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter X. This is the deliverance acquired when one reaches Buddhahood.

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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Vimoksha, Asanga.

Full-text: Asangadharani.

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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)

Bodhisattva quality 4: the dhāraṇī without obstacles < [Chapter X - The Qualities of the Bodhisattvas]

II. The movements of mind are cognized by an infallible liberation < [Part 2 - Distinguishing the movements of mind of all beings]

VI. Where the destruction of the traces is located < [VIII. Destroying the traces of the conflicting emotions]

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