Shaikshabhumi, Śaikṣabhūmi, Shaiksha-bhumi: 1 definition
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Shaikshabhumi 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 Śaikṣabhūmi can be transliterated into English as Saiksabhumi or Shaikshabhumi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraŚaikṣabhūmi (शैक्षभूमि) refers to the “stage of aspirant”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 16.—Accordingly, “[...] Now he who finds the Path at the end of a fortnight should, following the Buddha, turn the wheel of the Dharma, and in the stage of aspirant (śaikṣabhūmi), penetrate directly all dharmas and cognize them in all their various aspects. This is why Śāriputra attained Arhat-hood at the end of a fortnight. [...]”.
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: Shaiksha, Bhumi.
Full-text: Shaiksha.
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