Three Energies: 1 definition
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Three Energies 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.
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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaThree Energies:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit vīrya defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 108):
- Energy as armour (saṃnāha-vīrya),
- Energy as practice (prayoga-vīrya),
- Energy as accomplishment (pariniṣṭhā-vīrya).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘three energies’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Three.
Full-text (+39): Shaktitraya, Kutili, Agnirupa, Pranavarupa, Aimkararupa, Kutilibhuta, Tritattvarupa, Shaktivel, Shantirupa, Aimkara, Trishkona, Bhagakara, Trishakti, Vishlesha, Samupeta, Samyuta, Shivanta, Mantrarupa, Trisvarupa, Parigraha.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Three Energies; (plurals include: Three Energieses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
Chapter VIII - The greatness of the Vishnu-purana < [Book VI]
Chapter VII - Descriptions of Brahma-yoga < [Book VI]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 15 - The Sacred rites of Nandā and Hymn to Śiva < [Section 2.2 - Rudra-saṃhitā (2): Satī-khaṇḍa]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Part 15 - Fifteen states formed by Jāgrat, Svapna, Suṣupti and Turīya < [Philosophy of Kashmir Tantric System]