Tripranidhana, Tripraṇidhāna, Tri-pranidhana: 1 definition
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Tripranidhana 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaTripraṇidhāna (त्रिप्रणिधान) or simply Praṇidhāna refers to the “three kinds of aspirations” as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 112):
- susthāna-prābandhika (bound to the beautiful),
- sattvārtha-prābandhika (bound to the welfare of beings),
- buddhakṣetra-pariśodhaka (purifying the Buddha-field).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., praṇidhāna). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tri, Pranidhana.
Full-text: Pranidhana.
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