Sattvasamgraha, Sattvasaṃgraha, Sattva-samgraha: 1 definition
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Sattvasamgraha 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraSattvasaṃgraha (सत्त्वसंग्रह) refers to “(the twofold path for) gathering beings”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 41).—Accordingly, “[The eighteen āveṇika-dharmas (‘special attributes’)]— [...] (6). The Buddha has no unconsidered equanimity.—He has no unconsidered equanimity.—[...] Furthermore, the Buddha has shown a twofold path for gathering beings (sattvasaṃgraha—sattvasaṃgrahāya): that of concentration (samādhi) and that of wisdom (prajñā). When the Buddha preaches the Dharma in the great assemblies, he illustrates the path of wisdom (prajñāmārga); but when he concentrates his mind in a solitary place, he illustrates the path of concentration (samādhimārga). [...]”.
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: Sattva, Samgraha.
Full-text: Samgraha.
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