Lokatikranta, Lokātikrānta, Loka-atikranta: 1 definition
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Lokatikranta 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraLokātikrānta (लोकातिक्रान्त) refers to “one who surpasses the world”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 1.—Accordingly: “[...] It is in order to conform to the human condition that [the Buddha] manifested all these transformations. But here in the Prajñāpāramitā he manifested the great power of his super-knowledges and wisdom; in that way, people will know that the Buddha’s body is incalculable and surpasses all the worlds (sarva-lokātikrānta).”.
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: Loka, Atikranta.
Ends with: Sarvalokatikranta.
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