Dakacandra, Daka-candra: 1 definition
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Dakacandra 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 Dakachandra.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraDakacandra (दकचन्द्र) (cf. Ambucandra) refers to one of the various types of upamāna (comparisons) in order to explain dharmanairātmya (“non-self of dharmas”). Cf. the Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XI). According to the Pañcaviṃśati (Sanskrit text, p. 4), they are:—1) māyā, 2) marīci, 3) dakacandra, 4) svapna, 5) pratiśrutkā, 6) pratibhāsa, 7) pratibimba, 8) nirmāṇa (idem in Mahāvyutpatti, no. 854).
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: Daka, Candra.
Ends with: Udakacandra.
Full-text: Daka, Udakacandra, Pratishruka, Pratibhasa, Pratibimba, Budbuda, Khapushpa, Nirmana.
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