In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Sukhavipāka (सुखविपाक) refers to the “fortunate reward”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 4).—Accordingly, “[...] Among men, the causes of happiness (sukhahetu) are frequently cultivated; among gods, the fortunate reward (sukhavipāka) is common. The causes of happiness are all the good dharmas (kuśaladharma); happiness (sukha) is the reward (vipāka) of these good dharmas. In destinies other than those of gods and men, the causes of happiness and fortunate reward are rare. This is why the Buddha is the teacher of gods and men”.

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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.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: HereNow4u: Jain Dharma ka Maulika Itihasa (2)

Sukhavipāka (सुखविपाक) or “pleasuable result” refers to a section of the Vipāka-sūtra, one of the Dvādaśāṅgī (twelve Aṅgas) of Jainism.—Vipākasūtra is the 11th Aṅga.  It has 2 Śrutaskaṇdha, 20 chapters, 20 topics, 20 sub topics and numerous verses, limited discourses and numerous verses. The present available text has 1216 verses. The main aim of this text is to enlighten about the retribution for good or evil actions. It has two sections - Painful result (duḥkhavipāka) and Pleasuable result (sukhavipāka). Kārmika law is a prominent and significant doctrine of Jain Dharma. This text is very useful to cite the examples about kārmika law. [...] The second part (sukhavipāka) enumerates the happy lives of 10 princes Subāhu, Bhadranandi, etc. In their previous birth they all offered pure food to a monk with pure thoughts, and as a result they were born into high class families and attained liberation with blissful serious practice.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

sukhavipāka : (adj.) resulting in happiness.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Sukhavipāka refers to: resulting in happiness, ease D. I, 51; A. I, 98; DA. I, 158.

Note: sukhavipāka is a Pali compound consisting of the words sukha and vipāka.

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Vipaka, Sukha.

Full-text: Vipaka, Sukhudraya, Vipakasutravritti, Pushpamukuta, Sukhahetu, Duhkhavipaka, Abhayadevasuri, Vedeti.

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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)

Part 10 - Why is the Buddha called Śāstā Devamanuṣyāṇām < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]

Part 3 - Pure generosity and Impure generosity < [Chapter XIX - The Characteristics of Generosity]

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A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)

Consciousness Pertaining The Sensuous Sphere < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]

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