Lokanta, Loka-anta, Lokānta, Lokamta: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Lokanta 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
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismLokānta (लोकान्त) refers to one of the various Grahas and Mahāgrahas mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Lokānta).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarylokanta : (m.) the end of the world.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryLokanta refers to: the end (spatial) of the world A. II, 49 (na ca appatvā lokantaṃ dukkhā atthi pamocanaṃ).
Note: lokanta is a Pali compound consisting of the words loka and anta.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusLōkāṃta (ಲೋಕಾಂತ):—
1) [noun] the end of the world of earth.
2) [noun] a public place.
3) [noun] that which is known to many or large number of people (as opp. to a secret).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Lokamtarite, Lokantadri, Lokantagu, Lokantaka, Lokantakantaka, Lokantakari, Lokantara, Lokantaragata, Lokantaram, Lokantaramatai, Lokantaraniraya, Lokantaraprapta, Lokantarastha, Lokantarika, Lokantarita.
Ends with: Akanta Lokanta.
Full-text: Ibbaru, Akanta Lokanta, Ekantim Lokantim, Rudhavinem, Baddu, Vada, Tonda.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 10.5 - The end of the universe (lokānta) < [Chapter 10 - Liberation]
Verse 4.24 - Those who have the Brahmaloka as their abode < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part 4 - Catukka Nipata Pali < [Chapter VII - Anguttara Nikaya]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Buddha’s performance of Miracles (pāṭihāriya) < [Chapter 24 - The Buddha’s Sixth Vassa at Mount Makula]