Mahiddhi: 1 definition
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Mahiddhi 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
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names, or Samanabrahmana Sutta. All recluses or brahmins possessed of iddhi power, whether of the past, present or future, must obtain it through the development of the four satipatthana. S.v.273f.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mahiddhika, Mahiddhiya.
Ends with: Yakkhamahiddhi.
Full-text: Yakkhamahiddhi, Varuna.
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