Caranasampad, Caraṇasaṃpad, Carana-sampad: 1 definition
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Caranasampad 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Charanasampad.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraCaraṇasaṃpad (चरणसंपद्) refers to the “perfection of the practices”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 40.—Accordingly: The Buddha utters the lion’s roar. He is like the king of the lions (siṃharāja). [...] The Buddha-lion is very similar. [...] The three gates of deliverance are the fore-part of his body with firm flesh. The three wonders are his long spine. The perfection of the sciences and practices (caraṇasaṃpad) is his invisible belly. Patience is his narrow waist. The practice of solitude is his long tail. The four foundations of magical power are his well-planted paws. The five faculties of the aśaikṣa are his sharp claws. [...]
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: Carana, Sampad.
Ends with: Vidyacaranasampad.
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