Three times: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Three times means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
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In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical SystemsThe Three Times are known in Tibetan as dus gsum. They are:
- past,
- present, and
- future.

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 (Բ) are collected indepently.
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaThree Times:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit adhvan defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 86):
- Past time (īٲ-),
- Future time (岵ٲ-),
- Present time (pratyutpanna-adhvan).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘three times�). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: The, The, Three, Time, Te.
Full-text (+1188): Trikala, Kalatraya, Traikalika, Traikalya, Tryadhva, Triguna, Adhvan, Tris, Trikalajna, Traikalyadarshin, Triskandha, Trikaladarshin, Tiguna, Trikalarupa, dus gsum, Tinim Trikala, Tivela, Trisandhya, Vyavadana, Tisada.
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Search found 339 books and stories containing Three times, The three times; (plurals include: Three timeses, The three timeses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
The Non-existence of Time According to the Mahāyāna < [Part 1 - Mahāyānist list of the eighteen special attributes of the Buddha]
Appendix 5 - The three times: Past (atīta), Future (anāgata), Present (pratyutpanna) < [Chapter XLI - The Eighteen Special Attributes of the Buddha]
Part 2 - Understanding tathatā, dharmatā and anutpādakoṭi < [Chapter L - Arriving at the other Shore]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 3d.2b - The Perfect Time < [B. The explanation of the kayas and wisdoms]
Part 1 - Passing the pass into the great perfection < [H. The explanation of the primordial liberation of appearance and mind]
Part 3a - The changeless vajrakaya < [B. The explanation of the kayas and wisdoms]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 3046: Tirumular's Songs, Mantras and Instructions Have But < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]
Verse 1859: Offering to Tapasvins is Oblation to Gods and Ancestors < [Tantra Seven (elam tantiram) (verses 1704-2121)]
Verse 1934: How Bindu is Formed From Food < [Tantra Seven (elam tantiram) (verses 1704-2121)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 12.34 < [Section VII - The Three Guṇas]
Verse 12.35 < [Section VII - The Three Guṇas]
Verse 11.213 < [Section XXIX - Description of the Expiatory Penances]
Mandukya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 13.18 (Commentary) < [Chapter 13 (Text and Commentary)]
Text 5.9 (Commentary) < [Chapter 5 (text and commentary)]
Text 10.4 (Commentary) < [Chapter 10 (Text and Commentary)]
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