Vidyacarana, Vidya-acarana, Vidyācaraṇa, Vidyācāraṇa, Vidya-carana: 2 definitions
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Vidyacarana 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Vidyacharana.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraVidyācaraṇa (विद्याचरण) refers to the “sciences and practices”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 40.—Accordingly: The Buddha utters the lion’s roar. He is like the king of the lions (siṃharāja). [...] The Buddha-lion is very similar. [...] The three gates of deliverance are the fore-part of his body with firm flesh. The three wonders are his long spine. The perfection of the sciences and practices (vidyācaraṇa-saṃpad) is his invisible belly. Patience is his narrow waist. The practice of solitude is his long tail. The four foundations of magical power are his well-planted paws. The five faculties of the aśaikṣa are his sharp claws. [...]
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryVidyā-cāraṇa.—see cāraṇa (EI 3). Note: vidyā-cāraṇa 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: Carana, Acarana, Vidya.
Starts with: Vidyacaranasampad, Vidyacaranasampanna.
Full-text: Vidyacaranasampanna, Carana, Sampad.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Notes on flying ascetics < [Notes]
Part 7: Return as Cakravartin < [Chapter VIII - Śrī Mahāpadmacakricaritra]
Appendix 1.6: New and rare words < [Appendices]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Act 10.6: Samantaraśmi and his entourage pay homage to Śākyamuni < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
Part 5 - Why is the Buddha called Vidyācaraṇasaṃpanna (vidyā-caraṇa-saṃpanna) < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra (by Charles Luk)
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva fundamental vow sutra (by Johnny Yu)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)