Vilepanagandha, Vilepana-gandha: 1 definition
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Vilepanagandha 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.
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Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraVilepanagandha (विलेपनगन्ध) refers to “ointments and perfumes” and is mentioned among the “material benefits” granted by the Bodhisattva, according to the Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter XLVI.—Accordingly, “ointments and perfumes (vilepanagandha) are of two kinds: i) powdered sandalwood (candana), etc., which is put on the body; ii) all kinds of mixed perfumes that are reduced to powder (cūrṇa) and put on the body, used to perfume clothing, or put on the ground or on walls”.
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.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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