Saptaparnaguha, Saptaparṇaguhā, Saptaparna-guha: 1 definition
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Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraSaptaparṇaguhā (सप्तपर्णगुहा) is one of the vihāras of Rājagṛha, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter V. Note: The vaibhāra was one of the five mountains surrounding Rājagṛha. At its foot was the cave of seven leaves, Saptaparṇaguhā, in Pāli Sattapaṇṇiguha, where the first Council was held. The Sanskrit reading Saptaparṇaguhā is attested by the Mahāvastu, I, p. 70, l. 15.
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: Guha, Saptaparṇa.
Full-text: Seven Leaves Cave.
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