Labhasatkara, Lābhasatkāra, Labha-satkara: 1 definition
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Labhasatkara 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: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāLābhasatkāra (लाभसत्कार) refers to “profit and honour”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “Son of good family, there are eight purities of patience of the Bodhisattvas, which are like open space. What are these eight? (1) the purity of patience without any hostile intent toward all living beings just as there is no hostile intent in open space; (2) the purity of patience without any attachment just as open space has no desire for profit and honour (lābhasatkāra); (3) the purity of patience which is the equal attitude toward all living beings just as open space is united equally; (4) the purity of unimpaired patience [although] with diminishing body and thought just as open space is unimpaired; [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Labha, Satkara.
Full-text: Vibhramana, Satkara, Labha, Sloka, Aryavamsha, Guruka, Samskara.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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