Paropakaradharma, Paropakāradharma, Paropakara-dharma: 1 definition

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Paropakaradharma 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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Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgraha

Paropakāradharma (परोपकारधर्म) or Paropakāradharmakṣānti refers to “ receptivity from the state of helping others” as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 107). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., paropakāra-dharma). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.

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