Three perfection of wisdom sutras: 1 definition
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Three perfection of wisdom sutras 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
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
The Three Perfection of Wisdom Sutras are known in Tibetan as shes rab kyi pha rol tu phyin pa'i mdo gsum. They are:
- the extensive Perfection of Wisdom in a Hundred Thousand Verses;
- the middle-length Perfection of Wisdom in Twenty-five Thousand Verses; and
- the condensed Perfection of Wisdom in Eight-Thousand Verses
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Perfection, Three, Wisdom, Vinayasutra, Sutra.
Full-text: Three mothers, shes rab kyi pha rol tu phyin pa'i mdo gsum.
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