Ekalakshana, Ekalakṣaṇa, Eka-lakshana: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Ekalakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Ekalaksana or Ekalakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraEkalakṣaṇa (एकलक्षण) refers to “(that which has a) single nature”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 41).—Accordingly, “[The Non-existence of Time According to the Mahāyāna].—[Question].—In the Prajñāpāramitā, in the Tathātālakṣaṇaparivarta, it is said: ‘The three times (tryadhvan) have but a single nature (ekalakṣaṇa), namely, the absence of nature (alakṣaṇa)’. Then why is it said here that the Buddha’s knowledge knows the three times with an unhindered penetration? [Answer].—The Buddhas have two ways of preaching the Dharma (dharmanirdeśa): i) first, analysis of the dharmas (dharmavibhaṅga); ii) then, the preaching of unlimited emptiness (atyantaśūnyatā). [...]”.
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: Lakshana, Eka.
Ends with: Anekalakshana, Vivekalakshana.
Full-text: Alakshana, Dharmanirdesha, Dharmavibhanga.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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