Three Kinds of Miracles: 1 definition
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Three Kinds of Miracles 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 Kinds of Miracles:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit prātihārya defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 133):
- The miracle of spiritual power (ṛddhi-prātihārya),
- The miracle of mind-reading (ādeśanā-prātihārya),
- The miracle of instruction (anuśāsanī-prātihārya).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘three kinds of miracles’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
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Partial matches: Three.
Full-text: Anushasani, Adeshana, Pratiharya, Tripratiharya, Riddhi.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 6 - Contemplation on Rare Appearance of a Buddha < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
Buddhist Outlook on Daily Life (by Nina van Gorkom)
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(a) Sllakkhandha Vagga Pali < [Chapter IV - Suttanta Pitaka]