Four Ways: 1 definition
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Four Ways 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: Buddhist Door: GlossaryFour Ways of learning Buddhist Dharma: (1) Belief/faith (2) Interpretation/discernment (3) Practice/performance (4) Verification/assurance These are the cyclic process in learning a truth.See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+12): Caturdha, Catudha, Caturvidha, Aryamahasimhavilokita, Aryamahasimhavijrimbhita, Sacchikaraniya, Dharmadhatu, Kaishika, Varshaganya, Sattvata, Upadana, Aryamahasimhokkasita, Samavasa Sutta, Cula Dhammasamadana Sutta, Yuganaddha, Vyakarana, Mahadhammasamadana Sutta, Vidushana, Vilokana, Janasandha.
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Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 2, Chapter 7 < [Khandaka 2 - Probation and Penance (A)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (4): Hatthakālavaka of Uposatha Habit < [Chapter 45a - The Life Stories of Male Lay Disciples]
Part 14 - Making the Joyful, Solemn Utterance (Udāna) < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Part 10e - How the Perfection of Energy, etc., are fulfilled < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1e - Which style should be chiefly used < [B. The explanation of meditation practice, together with its action of ripening and freeing]
Part 8 - The individual ways of guarding aspiring and entering < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]
Part 2b.2 - The two individual explanations of shamatha and vipashyana < [B. The teaching of the three factors of immovable samadhis]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Bodhisattva quality 16: speak with a smiling face < [Chapter X - The Qualities of the Bodhisattvas]
Appendix 8 - The fourth dhyāna < [Chapter XXXIX - The Ten Powers of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
I.1. Definition of generosity (dāna) < [I. Puṇyakriyāvastu consisting of generosity]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part 4 - Catukka Nipata Pali < [Chapter VII - Anguttara Nikaya]
(a) Sllakkhandha Vagga Pali < [Chapter IV - Suttanta Pitaka]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 299 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Sections 188-189 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]