Maitrisamadhi, Maitrīsamādhi, Maitri-samadhi: 1 definition
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Maitrisamadhi 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 SastraMaitrīsamādhi (मैत्रीसमाधि) refers to the “concentration of loving-kindness”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XXXII-XXXIV).—Accordingly, “All beings fear suffering and are attached to happiness. Enmity is cause and condition for suffering, and maitrī is cause and condition for happiness. Beings who hear it said that this concentration of loving-kindness (maitrīsamādhi) can chase away suffering and bring happiness become mindful, brave and full of energy to practice this meditative stabilization, and this is why they are ‘without enmity, without hostility, without rivalry and without malice’.”.
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: Maitri, Samadhi, Camati.
Ends with: Mahamaitrisamadhi.
Full-text: Mahamaitrisamadhi, Gomaya, Snehakashtha, Mridu, Mitra, Sampanna, Shushkagomaya, Mridutrina, Bandhu, Amitra, Vardhita, Sneha, Shushka, Kashtha, Mathana, Trina, Dhanapala.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II. Purely subjective result of this wish < [Part 4 - Assuring the continuity of the Buddha universes]
Appendix 2 - The benefits of loving-kindness (maitrī or metta) < [Chapter XXXII-XXXIV - The eight classes of supplementary dharmas]
Part 6 - Honoring all the buddhas by means of a single offering < [Chapter XLIX - The Four Conditions]