Nihilism: 1 definition
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Nihilism 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical SystemsNihilism refers to one of the 鈥�Two Extremes鈥� (i.e., Eternalism and Nihilism) which are known in Tibetan as mtha' gnyis.
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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Full-text (+34): Anusayasaddattha, Asubhanussati, Two extremes, Musavadasamanna, Niganthasamaya, mtha' gnyis, Niyogavantu, Natthita, Eternalism, Sarvashunya, Nivaranadiupakkilesavimutti, Niggamanacatukka, Nisidanapariyosanadipana, Uccheda, Shunyavad, Shunyavada, Adhimuccanakara, Sarvashunyata, Avivadanattha, Niyata Micchaditthi.
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Search found 68 books and stories containing Nihilism; (plurals include: Nihilisms). 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 Ch枚dr枚n)
Appendix 5 - All dharmas are empty in self nature (svabh膩va艣奴nya) < [Chapter XXX - The Characteristics of Praj帽膩]
Part 9 - Fulfilling the perfections skillfully < [Chapter XLIX - The Four Conditions]
Conditions note (5): The system according to the Trait茅 < [Part 1 - Understanding the Conditions (pratyaya)]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 4.22 (Commentary) < [Chapter 4 (text and commentary)]
Text 19.4 (Commentary) < [Chapter 19 (Text And Commentary)]
Text 22.6 (Commentary) < [Chapter 22 (Text And Commentary)]
The Sutra of Queen 艢r墨m膩l膩 of the Lion鈥檚 Roar
Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
2.1. The Buddha-nature and M膩dhyamaka < [Chapter 1 - Evolution of the Buddha-nature Concept]
Introduction (H墨nay膩na and Hindu philosophy) < [Chapter 3 - The La峁卥膩vat膩ras奴tra and Hindu Philosophy]
1. Early period (f): The Other Texts < [Chapter 2 - The Buddha-Nature in the Tath膩gatagarbha Literature]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1b.2c.iii - The divisions: The three actions of mind < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
Part 3c - The peaceful dharmakaya < [B. The explanation of the kayas and wisdoms]
Part 2f - Refuting other wrong conceptions of others < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 294-295 - The Story of Venerable Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Paki峁囜箛aka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
Verse 167 - The Story of a Young Monk < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World鈥�)]
Verse 26-27 - The Story of B膩la Nakkhatta Festival < [Chapter 2 - Appam膩da Vagga (Heedfulness)]