Catvarimshaddanta, Catvarimshat-danta, Catvāriṃśaddanta: 1 definition
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Catvarimshaddanta 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 Catvāriṃśaddanta can be transliterated into English as Catvarimsaddanta or Catvarimshaddanta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chatvarimshaddanta.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraCatvāriṃśaddanta (चत्वारिंशद्दन्त) refers to the “forty teeth” (in Buddha’s mouth), according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 36.—Accordingly, [while explaining how the physical qualities of the Buddha should be recollected]: “[...] (8) His mouth has forty teeth (catvāriṃśaddanta), white, pure, sharp and wondrous. (9) His four canine teeth are very white and very shiny. (10) His upper and lower lips are equal, neither too big nor too small, neither too long nor too short. (11) His tongue is thin and long; it is soft, red, like a heavenly lotus. [...]”.
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: Catvarimshat, Danta.
Ends with: Samacatvarimshaddanta.
Full-text: Samacatvarimshaddanta, Catvarimshat, Lakshana.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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