Dhumikanta, Dhūmikānta, Dhumi-kanta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Dhumikanta 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: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraDhūmikānta (धूमिकान्त) refers to a “fog”, and represents one of the various types of upamāna (comparisons). Cf. Nirmāṇa, and the Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XI).—According to Catuḥśataka, XIII, v. 325 (ed. Vaidya, p. 108; ed. Bhattacharya, p. 197):—“Existence is like a burning brand brandished in a circle, a creation, a dream, a magic show, the moon reflected in water, a fog (dhūmikānta), an echo in the midst [of the mountains], a mirage, a cloud”.
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)
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Dhumikanta, Dhūmikānta, Dhumi-kanta, Dhūmi-kānta; (plurals include: Dhumikantas, Dhūmikāntas, kantas, kāntas). 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)
Introduction: the ten comparisons (upamāna) < [Bodhisattva quality 19: the ten upamānas]