Arishtakasutra, Ariṣṭakasūtra, Arishtaka-sutra: 1 definition
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Arishtakasutra 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 Ariṣṭakasūtra can be transliterated into English as Aristakasutra or Arishtakasutra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Google Books: The Baizhang Zen Monastic RegulationsAriṣṭakasūtra (अरिष्टकसूत्र) refers to the “Soapberry Tree Sutra”.—When one wishes to enter the life of a Zen monastery or temple, he must aquire a set of necessary articles (literally, “tools,” daoju) for pursuit of the path. [...] In the Sage Mandala Sutra (Munimaṇḍala-sūtra; Mou ni man tuo luo jing) the prayer beads are called bosaimo, or shuzhu in the Liang Chinese dialect. They are a “a tool that assists the concentration of the mind and the discipline of practice.” In the Soapberry Tree Sutra (Ariṣṭakasūtra; Muhuanzi jing), the following story is related: [...]
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Arishtaka, Sutra.
Full-text: Arishtaka, Munimandalasutra, Munimandala.
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