Samadhibala, aka: Samādhibala, Samadhi-bala; 3 Definition(s)
Introduction
Samadhibala 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)
Samādhibala (समाधिबल) or simply Samādhi refers to the “strength of concentration” and represents one of the “five powers” (pañcabala) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 48), itself forming part of the “thirty-seven things on the side of awakening” (bodhipākṣika-dharma). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (eg., samādhi-bala). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaSamādhibala (समाधिबल) or simply Samādhi refers to the “strength of concentration” and represents one of the “ten strengths of the Bodhisattvas” (bala) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 75). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (eg., samādhi-bala). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaLanguages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
samādhibala : (nt.) the power of concentration.
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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| Samadhi | Samādhi (समाधि).—concentration, trance, in Sanskrit and Pali recorded only as m.; acc. to Ratna... | |
| Mahabala | Mahābala (महाबल).—mfn. (-laḥ-lā-laṃ) Strong, robust, powerful. m. (-laḥ) 1. Air, wind. 2. A Bud... | |
| Balaka | Balaka (बलक).—(1) (nt., = bala, may be m.c.), power: Dbh.g. 41(67).6; (2) m., n. of a nāga kin... | |
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Samadhibala, Samādhibala or Samadhi-bala. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Section One < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II. The ten powers (bala) of the Bodhisattva < [Part 2 - The ten powers and the four fearlessnesses according to the Mahāyāna]
Abhidharma auxiliaries (B): The elements constituting the thirty-seven auxiliaries < [Part 2 - The auxiliaries according to the Abhidharma]
E.7. The Eight Members of the Path (āryāṣṭāṅgamārga) < [Abhidharma auxiliaries (E): Detailed study of the auxiliaries]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
The Doctrinal Context of Jhāna < [Introduction]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 250 / Stanza 16 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Viriya Parami (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)