Shining Buddha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shining Buddha 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaShining Buddha refers to Vairocana:—A technical term in Buddhism representing one of the “Five Buddhas” (pañcabuddha) defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 3). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., Vairocana, “Shining Buddha”). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Buddha, Sine.
Full-text: Vairocana, Pancabuddha, Five Dhyani Buddhas, Five Buddhas.
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Lankavatara Sutra (by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)