Five Strengths: 1 definition
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Five Strengths 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaFive Strengths:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit pañcabala defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 48).
- Faith (śraddhā),
- Energy (vīrya),
- Mindfulness (smṛti),
- Concentration (samādhi),
- Wisdom (prajñā).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘five strengths’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Pancabala, Viriya, Five Forces, Five Powers, Smriti, Bodhi Pakkhiya Dhamma, Aryavamsha, Prajna, Virya, Bodhipakshika, Shraddha, Samadhi.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
E.5. The Five Strengths (pañcabala) < [Abhidharma auxiliaries (E): Detailed study of the auxiliaries]
Chapter XXXI - The Thirty-seven Auxiliaries to Enlightenment
1. The teaching of the Piṭaka < [Part 3 - The Prajñā and the teaching of the Dharma]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part 5 - Paiicaka Nipata Pali < [Chapter VII - Anguttara Nikaya]
Part 7 - Sattaka Nipata Pali < [Chapter VII - Anguttara Nikaya]
Things as They Are (by Acariya Maha Boowa Nanasampanno)
Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra (by Robert A. F. Thurman)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Story of King Pukkusāti < [Chapter 36 - The Buddha’s Height Measured by a Brahmin]