Aryasamadhi, Āryasamādhi, Arya-samadhi: 1 definition

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Aryasamadhi 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)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Āryasamādhi (आर्यसमाधि) refers to the “holy concentration”, according to  the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 40.—Accordingly: [regarding “The noble path indicated by me can lead to exit from the world”]—Some say that this way is two things: the holy concentration (āryasamādhi) and the holy wisdom and that these two things lead to nirvāṇa. Others say that it is the path with its three elements: morality, concentration and pure wisdom. [...]

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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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