Two vehicles: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Two vehicles 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)
Source: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical SystemsThe Two Vehicles of Mahayana are known in Tibetan as theg chen gyi theg pa gnyis. They are: the sutra/perfection/definition and tantra/secret mantra/vajra.
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.
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryThe Two Vehicles generally refer to Sravaka and Praetykabuddha.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: The, The, Vehicle, Te.
Full-text: Three vehicles, theg chen gyi theg pa gnyis, Kretri, Vikretri, Avidyandhakara, Anityaloka, Anityalokadhatu, Andhakara, Anumodana, Anitya, Yana, Five Eyes, Arhat, Bhumi.
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Search found 28 books and stories containing Two vehicles, The two vehicles; (plurals include: Two vehicleses, The two vehicleses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Karandavyuha Sutra (by Mithun Howladar)
Part 15 - Bodhisattva in Five Nikāyas < [Appendix 2 - Buddhist Philosophy]
Part 16 - Brief Analysis of Three Mahāyāna Buddhists < [Appendix 2 - Buddhist Philosophy]
Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English) (by Hsuan Hua)
The dharma bliss experienced by the great assembly < [Chapter 9 - Exhortation to Propagate the Sutra]
The similarities and differences between the principle < [Chapter 1 - The Ten Doors of Discrimination]
Manjushri seeks aid and generally concludes < [Chapter 3 - Manjushri Selects the Organ of Entry]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Refutation of the first Sarvāstivādin list < [Part 2 - Refutation of the Sarvāstivādin theories on the special attributes]
I. Definition of sympathetic joy (anumodanā) < [Part 1 - Surpassing the high qualities of the Śrāvakas]
Bodhisattva quality 24: excelled in saving appropriately < [Chapter XII - Unhindered Mind]
The Sutra of Queen Śrīmālā of the Lion’s Roar
Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
1. Early period (d): The Ratnagotravibhāgaśāstra < [Chapter 2 - The Buddha-Nature in the Tathāgatagarbha Literature]