Sarvadrishti, Sarvadṛṣṭi, Sarva-drishti: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sarvadrishti 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.
The Sanskrit term Sarvadṛṣṭi can be transliterated into English as Sarvadrsti or Sarvadrishti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāSarvadṛṣṭi (सर्वदृष्टि) refers to “all viewpoints”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[Vigour (vīrya), similes]—Just as open space is immaterial (adṛśya) and develops all beings, in the same way, the vigour of the Bodhisattvas is not established in any dharma and brings all beings to maturity. Just as open space opens up a possibility for all beings (sarvasatvāvakāśa) without any obstruction, in such a way, the vigour of the Bodhisattvas opens a possibility for all living beings, being free from viewpoints (sarvadṛṣṭi-vigata) to all beings. [...]”.
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: Drishti, Sharva, Carva.
Full-text: Drishti.
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