Bhavadrishti, Bhava-drishti, Bhavadṛṣṭi: 1 definition
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Bhavadrishti 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 Bhavadṛṣṭi can be transliterated into English as Bhavadrsti or Bhavadrishti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraBhavadṛṣṭi (भवदृष्टि) refers to the “view of existence” and represents a type of dṛṣṭi (wrong view) according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 13. It is part of a classification of two types of dṛṣṭi, the other being the view of non-existence (vibhavadṛṣṭi).
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: Drishti, Bhava.
Ends with: Bhavavibhavadrishti, Sthayibhavadrishti, Vibhavadrishti.
Full-text: Vibhavadrishti, Vibhava.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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