Yathavadin, Yatha-vadi, Yatha-vadin, Yathavadi, Yathāvādī, Yathāvādin: 3 definitions
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Yathavadin 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraYathāvādī (यथावादी) refers to “acting (in all ways) as has been said”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 40).—Accordingly, “[Question].—The ten powers are knowledges and the four fearlessnesses (vaiśāradya) are also knowledges. What are the similarities and the differences? [Answer].—When the qualities of the Buddha are explained at length, this is bala; when they explained in brief, this is vaiśāradya. [...] [Question].—What is fearlessness called? [Answer].—The absence of doubt, the absence of fear, the non-decline of wisdom, not becoming discouraged, not becoming exasperated, acting in all ways as has been said (yathāvādī tathākārī), all that is vaiśāradya”.
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāYathāvādin (यथावादिन्) refers to “(one who is) saying thus”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] Ratnapāṇi said: ‘Son of good family, what are those sixteen dharmas included in?’ Gaganagañja said: ‘Son of good family, the sixteen dharmas are included in thirty-two dharmas. What are those thirty-two? [...] (9) firmness is included in the unbreakable vow and perseverance to keep it; (10) power is included in being established in awareness and unwavering mind; (11) doing suchness is included in saying thus (yathāvādin) and acting as you said; (12) correct practice is included in correct application and correct exertion; [...]’”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryYathāvādin refers to: as speaking, as he speaks (followed by tathā-kārin so doing) D. II, 224, 229; Sn. 357; It. 122.
Note: yathāvādin is a Pali compound consisting of the words yathā and vādin.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vadi, Yatha, Yata, Vati.
Ends with: Anyathavadin.
Full-text: Tathakarin, Karin, Yathavaditathakari, Tambhu.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.3.1. Abstention from falsehood (musāvāda) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
III. Similarities and differences between powers and fearlessnesses < [Part 1 - The four fearlessnesses of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
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