Threefold Body: 1 definition
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Threefold Body 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: Buddhist Door: GlossaryThey are 1. Dharma body, i.e. Dharmakaya - its own essential nature, common to all Buddhas. 2. Retribution body, i.e. Sambhogakaya - a body of bliss, which he receives for his own use and enjoyment. 3. Response and transformation body, i.e. Nirmanatkaya - he can appear in any form whenever and wherever necessary for the sake of crossing over others.See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Body.
Full-text: Tritaya.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Threefold Body; (plurals include: Threefold Bodies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 5, brāhmaṇa 1 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)