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Hinayana ([[theg pa dman pa]]). | Hinayana ([[theg pa dman pa]]). | ||
| − | *The vehicles focused on contemplation of the [[four noble truths]] and the [[12 links of dependent origination]], the practice of which brings liberation from cyclic existence. When used in a derogative sense, the Hinayana attitude refers to the narrow pursuit of a spiritual path simply for the sake of [[individual liberation]] rather than for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Should not be used for [[ | + | *The vehicles focused on contemplation of the [[four noble truths]] and the [[12 links of dependent origination]], the practice of which brings liberation from cyclic existence. When used in a derogative sense, the Hinayana attitude refers to the narrow pursuit of a spiritual path simply for the sake of [[individual liberation]] rather than for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Should not be used for [[Theraveda]]. [RY] |
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Revision as of 04:41, 31 January 2006
Hinayana (theg pa dman pa).
- The vehicles focused on contemplation of the four noble truths and the 12 links of dependent origination, the practice of which brings liberation from cyclic existence. When used in a derogative sense, the Hinayana attitude refers to the narrow pursuit of a spiritual path simply for the sake of individual liberation rather than for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Should not be used for Theraveda. [RY]