Trilakshana, Trilakṣaṇa, Tri-lakshana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Trilakshana means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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.
The Sanskrit term Trilakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Trilaksana or Trilakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Buddhist philosophy
Source: Google Books: The Treasury of Knowledge: Book six, parts one and two (philosophy)Trilakṣaṇa (त्रिलक्षण) refers to the “three natures”.—The three natures has five parts:
- the imaginary nature (parikalpita),
- the dependent nature (paratantra),
- the consummate nature (pariniṣpanna),
- their detailed analysis and synthesis, and
- an introduction to the three corresponding aspects of emptiness and their demonstrations.
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India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryTri-lakṣaṇa.—(EI 3), three qualities. Note: tri-lakṣaṇa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lakshana, Tri.
Ends with: Dhatrilakshana, Strilakshana.
Full-text: Dharmata, Bhutakoti, Tathata, Dharmasthitita, Acintya, Avitathata, Dharmadhatu, Ananyatathata, Dharmanirdoshata, Acintyadhatu, Nirdosha, Nirdoshata, Parinishpanna.
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The Practice Manual of Noble Tārā Kurukullā (by Dharmachakra Translation Committee)
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Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
2.2. The Buddha-nature and Yogācāra < [Chapter 1 - Evolution of the Buddha-nature Concept]