Dharmavamsha, Dharmavaṃśa, Dharma-vamsha: 1 definition
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Dharmavamsha 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 Dharmavaṃśa can be transliterated into English as Dharmavamsa or Dharmavamsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraDharmavaṃśa (धर्मवंश) refers to the “lineage of the Dharma”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 43.—Accordingly, “[...] In the womb of the fetters, the passions, the bonds of desire and the threefold poison, the Bodhisattva who has just produced the mind of peerless bodhi is honored by the Buddhas before having done what had to be done. It is only gradually that he will cultivate the six perfections, acquire the power of skillful means, enter into the position of Bodhisattva and succeed in obtaining the knowledge of all the aspects and save innumerable beings. But [from his first production of the bodhi mind] he prevents the rupture of the Buddha lineage, of the lineage of the Dharma (dharmavaṃśa) and the lineage of the Community; he prevents the rupture of the causes and conditions assuring pure happiness in the heavens and in this world. [This is why he is honored by the Buddhas as soon as he is conceived]. [...]’”.
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: Vamsha, Dharma, Tarma.
Full-text: Bhrit, Parikarshayate, Parikarshayati.
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