Mayopama, Māyopama, Maya-upama: 2 definitions
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Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraMāyopama (मायोपम) refers to a “magic show”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 22, v2).—Accordingly, “In all his births, the Bodhisattva is born apparitionally.—(a) According to some, the Bodhisattva mounted on a white elephant, surrounded, venerated, respected, esteemed and served by innumerable Tuṣita gods, penetrated along with them into the belly of his mother.—(b) According to others, the Bodhisattva’s mother, possessing the concentration like a magic show (māyopama-samādhi) caused her belly to expand inordinately; all the Bodhisattvas of the trisāhasramahāsāhasradlokadhātu, the Devas, Nāgas and Asuras were able to enter into it and come out. In this belly there is a palace and a platform. The deities set a bed there, hung banners, spread it with flowers and burned incense; all this was the result of the meritorious actions of the Bodhisattva. Next the Bodhisattva comes down and takes his place there and, by the power of his concentration, enters into the womb while staying as previously in the heaven of the Tuṣita gods”.
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāMāyopama (मायोपम) refers to “that which is like an illusion”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] The Bodhisattva Gaganagañja then sustained the jewel-canopy of ten thousand yojanas high over the Lord’s lion throne in the sky, joined the palms of his hands, saluted, and praised the Lord with these suitable verses: ‘[...] (13) The parts of the personality, realms and fields of perception (skandhadhātu-āyatana) are as an illusion (māyā-upama); the three worlds are as the reflection of the moon in the water (udakacandra-upama) without change (acyuta); all living beings are non-existence (abhāva) as a dream (svapnopama). Having realized the fact that all things are like a dream by the knowledge, you teach this dharma. [...]”.
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.
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Full-text: Dura, Samapadyanata, Samapadyana, Candra, Udaka, Svapnopama, Abhava, Svapna, Acyuta, Udakacandropama, Kaya, Jivita, Udakacandra, Kayajivita, Nirmita, Cittasamata, Vithapana, Santati.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Mayopama, Māyopama, Māyā-upama, Maya-upama; (plurals include: Mayopamas, Māyopamas, upamas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Mind of avarice < [Part 4 - Avoiding evil minds]
III. The opinion of the traité in regard to causality < [Part 1 - Understanding the Conditions (pratyaya)]
3. By abstaining from any practice < [Part 5 - Ways of acquiring Prajñāpmaramitā]
Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Nikhilananda)
Mandukya Karika, verse 4.58 < [Chapter IV - Alatashanti Prakarana (Quenching the firebrand)]
Consciousness in Gaudapada’s Mandukya-karika (by V. Sujata Raju)
The unborn Ātman < [Chapter 6: A Study of Māṇḍūkya Kārikā: Alātaśānti Prakaraṇa]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 4 - Gampopa together with his monastery < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Lankavatara Sutra (by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki)