Danapala, Dānapāla: 1 definition
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Danapala 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.
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Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraDānapāla (दानपाल) is the son of Amṛtārasa: daughter of Siṃhahanu: an ancient king of the solar clan (āditagotra or sūryavaṃśa) according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter VI). Accordingly, “As for his daughter, Amṛtārasa, she had a son called Che p’o lo (Dānapāla)”.
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.
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Ends with: Candanapala, Madanapala, Rayamadanapala.
Full-text: Amritarasa, Mahasahasrapramardanasutra, Dhvajagrakeyuradharani.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 6 - The story of Śaivala, son of Amṛtā (aunt of the Buddha) < [Chapter XXXIX - The Ten Powers of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
Part 6 - Benefits resulting from abstention from murder < [Section I.1 - Abstaining from murder]
Appendix 3 - The spread of the Prajñā in the four cardinal directions < [Chapter I - Explanation of Arguments]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)