Ekacittakshana, Ekacittakṣaṇa, Eka-cittakshana: 1 definition
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Ekacittakshana 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 Ekacittakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Ekacittaksana or Ekacittakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Ekachittakshana.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāEkacittakṣaṇa (एकचित्तक्षण) refers to “one moment of thought”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] Then, by the unconditioned magical power of manifestation, by the miraculous performances (vikrīḍita) of the Buddha [Ekaratnavyūha], [Gaganagañja with the other Bodhisattvas] teleported from the Mahāvyūha universe to the Sahā universe, in one moment of thought (ekacittakṣaṇa), and sat down there. They showered flowers, garlands, powders, perfumes, unguents, parasols, banners, flags from the Mahāvyūha universe pouring down as rain”
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: Cittakshana, Eka.
Full-text: Cittakshana, Samayukta.
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