Liberation: 2 definitions
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Liberation means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
1) (The State of) Liberation is denoted by the Sanskrit term Mukti, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, “With palms held together, Vāmadeva bowed his head to the God and asked, ‘tell [us] the means to the state of liberation (mukti) while living?’ [...]’”.
2) Liberation is known as “the great Siddhi” which is known in Sanskrit as Mahāsiddhi, according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra verse 101.4 and Yogatattvopaniṣat 1.76-78.—Accordingly, while discussing the concerns about the use of Siddhis: “These [Siddhis] are obstacles to the great Siddhi (i.e., liberation). The wise [Yogin] does not delight in them. He should never reveal his own power to anyone, except sometimes he may do so to a devotee out of kindness. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Liberation (in Tibetan: thar pa; Sanskrit: mokṣa) — The state of release, or emancipation, from samsara achieved by every arhat, hence the same as nirvana . In Hinayana, it is the highest achievement. In Mahayana, it either is synonymous with the highest achievement, buddhahood, or is regarded as an attainment preliminary to following the bodhisattva path to full enlightenment
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
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Starts with: Liberation of merging.
Full-text (+5231): Moksha, Mukti, Vimukti, Vimoksha, Jivanmukti, Nirvana, Muncana, Apavarga, Amukti, Mumukshu, Muku, Bhuktimukti, Jivanmukta, Vimokkha, Vimocana, Kaivalya, Pratimoksha, Vaimukta, Mumuksha, Sayujyamukti.
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Search found 449 books and stories containing Liberation, Liberations; (plurals include: Liberations, Liberationses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Triple Gateway to Liberation < [Chapter XXI - Purification by Knowledge and Vision of the Way]
The Difference in the Noble Path’s Factors, etc. < [Chapter XXI - Purification by Knowledge and Vision of the Way]
(1) The Base Consisting of Boundless Space < [Chapter X - The Immaterial States (āruppa-niddesa)]
Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 4.25 < [Chapter 4 - The Rule of the Objects of the Zodiac Signs and Planets]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Preliminary note on the three meditative stabilizations (samādhi) < [Class 1: The three meditative stabilizations]
II. The three concentrations (samādhi) according to the Mahāyāna < [Class 1: The three meditative stabilizations]
II. Concentration of the doubly liberated saint (ubhayatobhāga-vimukta) < [Part 2 - Surpassing the high concentrations of the Śrāvakas]
Taisho: Chinese Buddhist Canon
Sutta 3: The Manifestation of Dharma through the Buddha's Advent < [Part 125 - Ekottara-Agama (Numbered Discourses)]
Chapter 123: The Invitation to Renounce Home < [Part 190 - The Abhinishkramana-sutra]
Sutta 4: On the Ten Powers and Four Fearlessnesses < [Part 125 - Ekottara-Agama (Numbered Discourses)]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.18 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 2.3.13-14 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Verse 1.5.29 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.16.92 < [Chapter 16 - The Lord’s Acceptance of Śuklāmbara’s Rice]
Verse 2.21.7 < [Chapter 21 - The Lord’s Chastisement of Devānanda]
Verse 3.2.379 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
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