Shlakshnatva, Ślakṣṇatva: 1 definition

Introduction:

Shlakshnatva 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 Ślakṣṇatva can be transliterated into English as Slaksnatva or Shlakshnatva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

General definition (in Buddhism)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgraha

Ślakṣṇatva (श्लक्ष्णत्व, “smooth”) refers to one of the “eleven tangibles” (spraṣṭavya) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 38). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ślakṣṇatva). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.

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