Vrittakukshi, Vṛttakukṣi, Vritta-kukshi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vrittakukshi 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.
The Sanskrit term Vṛttakukṣi can be transliterated into English as Vrttakuksi or Vrittakukshi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaVṛttakukṣi (वृत्तकुक्षि) or Vṛttakukṣitā refers to “a rounded belly” and represents the thirty-fifth 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., vṛtta-kukṣi). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
Source: academia.edu: A Prayer for Rebirth in the SukhāvatīVṛttakukṣi (वृत्तकुक्षि) refers to “rounded sides of the body” and represents the thirty-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 Vṛttakukṣi is known as ‘dku skabs zlum po’. 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: Kukshi, Vritta.
Starts with: Vrittakukshita.
Full-text: Vrittakukshita, Anuvyanjana.
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