Narakopapatti, Naraka-upapatti: 1 definition
Introduction:
Narakopapatti 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Narakopapatti (नरकोपपत्ति) refers to “rebirth in hell” and represents one of the “eight inopportune births” (akṣaṇa) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 134). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., naraka-upapatti). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Naraka, Upapatti.
Full-text: Akshana, Eight Inopportune Births, Padatala.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Act 4: The Buddha stretches out his tongue and smiles a third time < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]
Compassion, Self-Sacrifice, and Karma in Warfare < [Volume 11, Issue 2 (2020)]