Penetration; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
Penetration 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)
s. pativedha, pariyatti. -
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For the power of penetrating (vipphāra) knowledge and concentration, s. iddhi. -
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For morality combined with penetration (nibbedha), s. hāna-bhāgiya-sīla, etc. -
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For penetration (pariya) of the mind of others, s. abhiññā.
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).
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 1 - The four nirvedhabhāgiya (auxiliaries of penetration or insight) < [Chapter XII - Unhindered Mind]
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The Non-existence of Time According to the Mahāyāna < [Part 1 - Mahāyānist list of the eighteen special attributes of the Buddha]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
The Indian Buddhist Iconography (by Benoytosh Bhattachacharyya)
A Treatise on the Paramis (by Ācariya Dhammapāla)
Chapter V - What Are Their Characteristics
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Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 6 - Purification Of Knowledge < [Chapter 5 - The Seven Stages Of Purification]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Emerald (marakata) < [Chapter XIV - Gems (2): Marakata (emerald)]