Janmakaya, Janman-kaya, Janmakāya: 1 definition
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Janmakaya 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: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraJanmakāya (जन्मकाय) refers to the “body of birth”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 1.—Accordingly: [The Buddha] preaches the Mahāprajñāpāramitāsūtra to mark the difference in retribution between worship of the body of birth (janmakāya) and the worship of the body of the Dharma. Refer to the chapter of the Śarīrastuti.
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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Partial matches: Janman, Kaya.
Full-text: Utpalavarna.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
VII. Why is the Buddha adorned with non-existent marks? < [Part 3 - Possessing a body endowed with the marks]
V. Body with marks and body without marks < [Part 3 - Possessing a body endowed with the marks]
Appendix 3 - Descent of Buddha from the Trāyastriṃśa heaven < [Chapter XVI - The Story of Śāriputra]