Shadindriya, Ṣaḍindriya, Shash-indriya: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Shadindriya 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 Ṣaḍindriya can be transliterated into English as Sadindriya or Shadindriya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraṢaḍindriya (षडिन्द्रिय) refers to the “six sense organs”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 19).—Accordingly, “When generosity is practiced, the six sense organs (ṣaḍindriya) are purified (prasanna) and a good mind of desire (kuśalakāmacitta) is produced. When this is produced, the inner mind (adhyātmacitta) is purified. When the virtues (guṇa) of the fruit of retribution (vipākaphala) are considered, a mind of faith (śraddhacitta) is produced. The body (kāya) and the mind (citta) become softened (mṛdutaruṇa), joy (ānanda) arises. Joy having arisen, a ‘single-mindedness’ (ekacitta) is obtained, thanks to which real wisdom (bhūtaprajñā) is produced: these are the good dharmas that are acquired”.
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāṢaḍindriya (षडिन्द्रिय) refers to the “six sense organs”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] Entering into the field of the Buddha by the purity of his own field is the following: all dharmas appearing in his six sense organs (ṣaḍindriya), all those he enters as being transcendent as realm of the Buddha. Just as the realm of the Tathāgata is unattached and unobstructed, so there is no attachment or obstruction in all realms. In this way, son of good family, the Bodhisattva, entering into the realm of the Buddha, purifies his own realm. [...]”.
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: Indriya, Shash.
Full-text: Shash, Adhyatmacitta, Prasanna, Shraddhacitta, Adhyatma, Kamacitta, Varga.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Mastering the earth element (pṛthivī) < [Part 3 - Mastering the four great elements]
II. How to meditate on the nine notions (navasaṃjñā) < [Part 1 - The nine notions according to the Abhidharma]
Part 3 - Pure generosity and Impure generosity < [Chapter XIX - The Characteristics of Generosity]
Abhidharmakośa (by Leo M. Pruden)
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXX - The second Avalokita-sūtra < [Volume II]