Samudrarenu, Samudrareṇu, Samudra-renu: 1 definition

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Samudrarenu 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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Source: Google Books: Commentary on Vasubandhu's Abhidharmakosa

Samudrareṇu (समुद्ररेणु) is the name of a Brahman, mentioned in the Lotus Sūtra.—[Question:]—How many Buddhas did Master Śākyamuni worship when he was a Bodisattva in order to attain Buddha-hood? [Reply:]—There are two parts: (1) the general awakening mind and (2) establishing the two collections. [...] The Lotus Sūtra states: “When I was the Brahman Samudrareṇu, I generated the awakening mind in the presence of the Tathāgata Ratnagarbha”.

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