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Significance of Proposition

In Tibetan Buddhism, the term Proposition can be understood through several dimensions: it includes the conclusion of an argument asserting a fact, statements of commonality, commentary ideas considered superfluous, and logical declarations examined for truth. The Proposition also initiates the argument and expresses claims needing proof. In Kavya, it signifies the central idea of an epic, while Vedanta posits it as a statement regarding the imagination of duality. Mahayana regards it as assertions often challenged in philosophical discourse.

Synonyms: Suggestion, Offer, Recommendation, Plan, Idea, Statement, Assertion, Hypothesis, Postulation

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Buddhist concept of 'Proposition'

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In Buddhism, "Proposition" encompasses statements serving as premises for arguments, exploring concepts, asserting facts, and examining truth, often challenged philosophically, while reflecting on commonality and questioning permanence in word-sound.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
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From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) A declarative statement in logic or philosophy that conveys an idea or argument, which is examined under conditions of truth or validity.[1] (2) The Proposition serves as the initial statement or premise that outlines the argument to be proved, forming the basis for the final conclusion.[2] (3) The Conclusion of the argument that asserts a particular fact, which is closely tied to the premise it argues from.[3] (4) Refers to the idea discussed in the commentary, described as superfluous and contrary to common experience.[4] (5) Statements or assertions in the argument that express the understanding of commonalty as an entity.[5]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Lankavatara Sutra

(1) Statements or assertions made regarding concepts which are often challenged in philosophical discussions.[6]

Mahayana 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 sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

Hindu concept of 'Proposition'

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In Hinduism, "Proposition" signifies the mind's illusion of duality and serves as the central thematic idea in epics, introduced early to convey essential philosophical teachings.

Significance in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
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From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)

(1) The statement that all perception of duality is merely an imagination created by the mind.[7]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Plural form: Propositions.