Devamara, Devamāra, Deva-mara: 1 definition
Introduction:
Devamara 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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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaDevamāra (देवमार) or simply Deva refers to “the destroyer-god Māra” and represents one of the four destroyers” (māra) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 80). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., deva-māra). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Deva, Mara, Teva.
Full-text: Mara.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Devamara, Devamāra, Deva-mara, Deva-māra; (plurals include: Devamaras, Devamāras, maras, māras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Definition of the four fearlessnesses in the Vaiśāradyasūtra < [Part 1 - The four fearlessnesses of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
VI. Literal commentary on the Vaiśāradyasūtra < [Part 1 - The four fearlessnesses of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
The travels of Fa-Hian (400 A.D.) (by Samuel Beal)
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (by Fa-Hien)
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part 4 - Catukka Nipata Pali < [Chapter VII - Anguttara Nikaya]
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter XXII - On Pure Actions (b) < [Section Four]