Six Spheres: 1 definition
Introduction:
Six Spheres 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-samgrahaSix Spheres:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit ṣaḍviṣaya defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 33):
- Form (rūpa),
- Sound (śabda),
- Smell (gandha),
- Taste (rasa),
- Tangible (sparśa),
- Thought (dharma).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘six spheres’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Six.
Full-text: Shadvishaya, Ayatana Sutta, Sangayha Sutta, Shabda, Rasa, Gandha, Sparsha, Rupa, Kotthita Sutta, Dharma, Nagita, Maha Kotthita, Kutagarasala.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Six Spheres; (plurals include: Six Sphereses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhism in a Nutshell (by Narada Mahathera)
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.164.6 < [Sukta 164]
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter XXIX - On Bodhisattva Highly-Virtuous King (c) < [Section Six]
Chapter XLIII - On Bodhisattva Kasyapa (d) < [Section Nine]
Chapter XL - On Bodhisattva Kasyapa (a) < [Section Eight]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 248: Kiṃsukopama-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XLV - The conversion of Bimbisāra < [Volume III]
Chapter IV(b) - Anugīta-Gāthā < [Volume I]
Chapter V - The many Buddhas (bahubuddha-sūtra) < [Volume I]