Tunganakha, Tuṅganakha, Tunga-nakha: 2 definitions
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Tunganakha 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-samgrahaTuṅganakha (तुङ्गनख) or Tuṅganakhatā refers to “prominent nails” and represents the third of the “eighty secondary characteristics” (anuvyañjana) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 83). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., tuṅga-nakha). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
Source: academia.edu: A Prayer for Rebirth in the SukhāvatīTuṅganakha (तुङ्गनख) refers to “prominent finger-nails” and represents the third of the eighty minor marks of distinction (anuvyañjana) mentioned in the Sukhāvatī and following the order of the Mahāvyutpatti (269-348). In Tibetan, the characteristic called Tuṅganakha is known as ‘sen mo mtho ba’. The Sukhāvatī represents a prayer for rebirth which was composed by Karma chags med, a Karma bka’ brgyud master, who lived in the seventeenth century.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Nakha, Tunga.
Starts with: Tunganakhata.
Full-text: Tunganakhata, Anuvyanjana.
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