Kayikaduhkha, Kāyikaduḥkha, Kayika-duhkha: 1 definition
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Kayikaduhkha 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.
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Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraKāyikaduḥkha (कायिकदुःख) refers to “bodily suffering”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 3.—Accordingly, “The four immeasurable feelings (apramāṇa-citta) are loving-kindness (maitrī), compassion (karuṇā), joy (muditā) and equanimity (upekṣā). [...] Karuṇā is to think with compassion of beings who are suffering in the five destinies (gati) all sorts of bodily suffering (kāyikaduḥkha) and mental suffering (caitasikaduḥkha). [...]”.
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: Duhkha, Kayika.
Full-text: Kayika, Kayavyadhi, Shirovyadhi, Adhyatmikaduhkha, Caitasikaduhkha, Caitasika, Duhkha, Adhyatmika.
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