Generality: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
In Buddhism
1. Tibetan Buddhism
See also

Introduction:

Generality means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

: INSA Digital Repository: Caraka鈥檚 Approach to Knowledge

Generality (Sanskrit: 蝉腻尘腻苍测补) refers to one of the various Padarthas (categories of all that exists) which were adapted by Caraka in his Charakasamhita.鈥擵aisheshika was an ancient system dating back to the time of the Buddha and drew within its fold 鈥榩hysics, metaphysics, and logical discussions skillfully dovetailed鈥� (Cf. Charaka Samhita verse 11.44-56).鈥擺...] The primary classification of Padarthas into substance, quality, activity, generality (蝉腻尘腻苍测补), particularity and inherence was adopted by Charaka without changes. But other adoptions from Vaisheshika were qualified.

context information

膧yurveda (啶嗋く啷佮ぐ啷嵿さ啷囙う, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of 膧yurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems

Generality refers to one of the 鈥�Six Categories鈥� (in the Vai艣e峁ka system of Hindu philosophy) which are known in Tibetan as tshig don drug.鈥擜ccordingly, [while describing the Indian schools and the history of the non-Buddhist extremists]: The Vai艣e峁kas say that there are many distinctions of the general and the particular to be made via the Six Categories [e.g., generality], so they are known as 鈥淧articularizers鈥� (Vai艣e峁kas). [...]

context information

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鈥檚 words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (惫补箩谤补测腻苍补) are collected indepently.

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Search found 95 books and stories containing Generality; (plurals include: Generalities). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Text 19 < [Chapter 3 - Similarities and Dissimilarities among Categories]

Text 7 < [Text 2: Source of Knowledge]

Text 8 < [Chapter 2 - Enumeration and Classification of Categories]

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Types of S膩m膩nya < [Chapter 5 - S膩m膩nya and Vi艣e峁]

The Vai艣e峁ka theory of Universal and the Conflict with the Buddhists < [Chapter 5 - S膩m膩nya and Vi艣e峁]

Qualities (5): Sa峁僰hy膩 (Number) < [Chapter 4 - Quality and Action]

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Generality (samanya) < [Chapter 4 - Theory of Padarthas (categories)]

Inference (samvaya) < [Chapter 4 - Theory of Padarthas (categories)]

Kanada鈥檚 Seven Padarthas < [Chapter 4 - Theory of Padarthas (categories)]

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