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Supernormal 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
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
mahaggata; -knowledges, s. abhiññā.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
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Starts with: Supernatural power, Supernormal knowledge.
Full-text (+228): Five superknowledges, Supernormal knowledge, Abhinna, Mahabhijna, Supernatural power, Dasabala, Abhijna, Pancabhijna, Lou jin zhi zheng tong, Atisamanya, Satkaya, Karunapratishthita, Abhinirhrita, Abhinnamana, Adhipatya, Satkayadrishti, Drishtigata, Dvashashti, Dharmadhipatya, mngon shes lnga.
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Search found 94 books and stories containing Supernormal, Super-normal; (plurals include: Supernormals, normals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 15 - The Super-normal Powers Attained by Yoga < [Book 11 - Eleventh Skandha]
Chapter 27 - The Yoga of Active Service < [Book 11 - Eleventh Skandha]
Chapter 16 - Description of Viṣṇu’s Glorious Manifestations < [Book 11 - Eleventh Skandha]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 382 - The Story of the Novice Monk Sumana who Performed a Miracle < [Chapter 25 - Bhikkhu Vagga (The Monk)]
Verse 49 - The Story of Kosiya, the Miserly Rich Man < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
Verse 285 - The Story of a Venerable who had been a Goldsmith < [Chapter 20 - Magga Vagga (The Path)]
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Chapter 10 - The Superconscious Mind < [Book II]
Introduction < [Book II]
Chapter 14 - Jhāna Concentration < [Book II]
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)
Part 7 - Ancient Scriptural evidences of Siddhis attained by Yogīs < [Relevant research]
Siddhis—Supernormal powers < [Book III - Vibhūti-pāda]
Sūtra 4.1 < [Book IV - Kaivalya-pāda]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - The Sandal-Wood Bowl < [Chapter 24 - The Buddha’s Sixth Vassa at Mount Makula]
Part 5 - The Story of Richman’s Son, Uggasena, the Acrobat < [Chapter 22 - Founding of Vesali]
Biography (3): Jaṭila, the Rich Man < [Chapter 45c - Life Stories of Rich Men with Inexhaustible Resources]
Yogashikha Upanishad (critical study) (by Sujatarani Giri)
Part 1 - Introduction (to Yoga and psychology) < [Chapter 6 - Yogic psychology in Yogaśikha-upaniṣad]
Part 4 - Concept of Ṣaḍripu < [Chapter 2 - Vedānta philosophy and Upaniṣadic ideas]
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