Five Knowledges: 1 definition
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Five Knowledges 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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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaFive Knowledges:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit jñāna defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 94):
- Mirror-like knowledge (ādarśana-jñāna),
- Knowledge of equality (samatā-jñāna),
- Knowledge of reflection (pratyavekṣaṇā-jñāna),
- Knowledge of performance (kṛtyānuṣṭhāna-jñāna),
- Knowledge of the very pure dharma element (suviśuddha-dharma-dhātu-jñāna).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘five knowledges’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Vijnanapancaka, Pancajnana, Pancavijnana, Pratyavekshana, Samata, Adarshana, Krityanushthana, Suvishuddhadharmadhatu, Vajra, Rava, Jnana.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Five Knowledges; (plurals include: Five Knowledgeses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
2. Multiple natures < [Part 4 - Understanding identical and multiple natures]
VII. The knowledge of the way leading to the various destinies < [Part 2 - The ten powers in particular]
II. Gates of concentration (samādhi-mukha) < [Part 4 - Obtaining the gates of recollection and concentration]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 117: Tittira-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Jataka 99: Parosahassa-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Jataka 138: Godha-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 16: The eight karmas < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter XXXVI - On Bodhisattva Lion's Roar (d) < [Section Seven]
Chapter XLI - On Bodhisattva Kasyapa (b) < [Section Nine]
Abhidharmakośa (by Leo M. Pruden)
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXVIII - The first Avalokita-sūtra < [Volume II]
Chapter XXIX - From Uruvilvā to Benares < [Volume III]