Five Superknowledges: 1 definition
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Five Superknowledges 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 Superknowledges or Five Deep Knowledges:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit pañcābhijñā defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 20): The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., pañca-abhijñā, ‘five superknowledges’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Riddhyabhijna, Pancabhijna, Riddhi, Vipakalabdha, Vitaraga, Bhavanalabdha, Divyashrotra, Purvanivasanusmriti, Udraka, Paracittajnana, Divyacakshus.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Five Superknowledges; (plurals include: Five Superknowledgeses). 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)
Introduction (qualities of the Bodhisattva) < [Chapter X - The Qualities of the Bodhisattvas]
III. Bodhisattva body and Buddha body < [Part 3 - Possessing a body endowed with the marks]
I. The physical marks are not ‘planted’ just at the end of the career < [Part 3 - Possessing a body endowed with the marks]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXXVI - The story of Pūrṇa the son of Maitrāyaṇī < [Volume III]
Chapter XXVII - Jātaka of the Three Birds < [Volume I]
Chapter XXXIV - The story of Śarabhaṅga < [Volume III]