Samsaranupreksha, Saṃsārānuprekṣā, Samsara-anupreksha: 1 definition
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Samsaranupreksha means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Saṃsārānuprekṣā can be transliterated into English as Samsaranupreksa or Samsaranupreksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsSaṃsārānuprekṣā (संसारानुप्रेक्षा) (Sanksrit: Saṃsārāṇuppehā) refers to “reflection on the cycle of rebirth” and represents one of the four types of “virtuous meditation” (dharmadhyāna), a classification of the “meditation” (Dhyāna), according to the Sthānāṅga Sūtra chapter 4.1.—The classification of meditation in the Sthānāṅga Sūtra comprises four kinds [e.g. “virtuous” (dhamma/dharma)]. [...] The four reflections that are prescribed for virtuous meditation are (dhammajhāṇa), [e.g., reflection on the cycle of rebirth (saṃsārāṇuppehā/saṃsārānuprekṣā), ...].—Cf Aupapātika Sūtra and Bhagavatī (Bhagavaī), also known as the Vyākhyāprajñapti (Viyāhapannatti).
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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Partial matches: Anupreksha, Samsara.
Full-text: Samsaranuppeha, Anuppeha, Dhammajhana, Dharmadhyana, Samsara, Anupreksha.
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