Purvabuddha, Pūrvabuddha, Purva-buddha: 1 definition
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Purvabuddha 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāPūrvabuddha (पूर्वबुद्ध) refers to the “(path of the) previous Buddhas ”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly: “The Bodhisattva established on the pure path produces the great light of the dharma for the sake of living beings who are on the wrong path. Then those living beings, having attained the light, are also established in the true supramundane path. [...] (7) this path is unequalled since it is reciting the path of the previous Buddhas (pūrvabuddha); (8) this path leads to happiness since it vanquishes any Māra or adversary; (9); this path leads to no hindrance since it is the miraculous play by knowing supernormal knowledges and the base of magical power; [...]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Purva, Buddha.
Starts with: Purvabuddhanusmrityasangajnana.
Full-text: Darshavin.
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