Dharmanirhara, Dharmanirhāra, Dharma-nirhara: 1 definition
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Dharmanirhara 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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāDharmanirhāra (धर्मनिर्हार) refers to “accomplishing the dharma”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, as the Lord said to Brahmā Prabhāvyūha: “[...] (6) Further, ‘the root of good’ is seeking the dharma, ‘merit’ is teaching the dharma without a view to profit, and ‘knowledge’ is without secrecy of teachers concerning the dharma. (7) Further, ‘the root of good’ is listening to the dharma, ‘merit’ is thorough reflection, and ‘knowledge’ is accomplishing the dharma (dharmanirhāra). [...]”.
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: Dharma, Nirihara, Tarma.
Full-text: Nirihara.
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