Phalamadya, Phala-madya: 1 definition
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Phalamadya 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 SastraPhalamadya (फलमद्य, “fruit wine”) refers to one of the three types of wine (madhya) according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XXII).—Accordingly, “Fruit wine (phala-madya) refers to grapes (drākṣā), berries of the (ariṣṭaka) tree, and other similar fruits give fruit wine”.
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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Partial matches: Phala, Madya.
Full-text: Vipakva, Madya, Madyavirati.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 1 - Various kinds of drinks < [Section I.5 - Abstention from liquor]