Ashtavimoksha, Aṣṭavimokṣa, Ashta-vimoksha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ashtavimoksha 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 Aṣṭavimokṣa can be transliterated into English as Astavimoksa or Ashtavimoksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaAṣṭavimokṣa (अष्टविमोक्ष) or simply Vimokṣa refers to a set of “eight liberations” as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 59). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., aṣṭa-vimokṣa). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vimoksha, Ashta.
Full-text: Vimoksha, Hridayamantra.
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