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| − | + | '''Hīnayāna''' ([[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 [[Theravāda]]. [RY] |
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 9 April 2007
Hīnayāna (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 Theravāda. [RY]