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enlightening influence

TECHNICAL TERM DETAILS (English)

Term enlightening influence

Referenced by:
influence, enlightening (cross-reference only)
Buddha-activity (alternative term)
Tibetan 'phrin-las
Sanskrit samudacara
Pali
Definition The unceasing, unending, effortless activity of a Buddha, which helps bring all limited beings to higher rebirth, liberation, and enlightenment. Such activity does not require a Buddha actually doing anything: a Buddha's attainment itself exerts a positive influence on others to pacify disturbance, stimulate the growth of good qualities, bring disorder under control, and forcefully end any harm. Also translated as: "Buddha-activity."

TRANSLATION (Italian)

Translation influenza illuminante
Definition

OTHER TRANSLATIONS

German erleuchtender Einfluss
French influence illuminante
Italian influenza illuminante
Jeffrey Hopkins En, Ti... deed; activity; work; affair
Russian просветляющее влияние