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Mitagocara, Mita-gocara: 1 definition

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Mitagocara 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Mitagochara.

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Mitagocara in Mahayana glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Mitagocara (मितगोच�) refers to �(having) a limited domain�, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 40.—Accordingly: [...] Moreover, the Wheel of the Dharma has great superiority over the jewel of the wheel. [...] The jewel of the wheel is connected to the happiness resulting from the five objects of enjoyment; the Wheel of the Dharma is connected to the happiness of the Dharma. The jewel of the wheel is a basis for fetters; the Wheel of the Dharma is not a basis for fetters. The jewel of the wheel has a limited domain (mitagocara); the Wheel of the Dharma has an unlimited domain. [...]

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Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) 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 ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.

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