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| − | ([[Sanskrit]]; [[Pāli]], [[lokuttara]], {{Wiki|supermundane}}). Things related to salvation and the quest for [[nirvāṇa]] as opposed to the {{Wiki|mundane}} [[world]] (see [[laukika]]). The term is used especially of the ‘four paths and four | + | ([[Sanskrit]]; [[Pāli]], [[lokuttara]], {{Wiki|supermundane}}). Things related to {{Wiki|salvation}} and the quest for [[nirvāṇa]] as opposed to the {{Wiki|mundane}} [[world]] (see [[laukika]]). The term is used especially of the ‘four [[paths]] and four [[fruits]]’ associated with the [[Noble Path]] ([[ārya-mārga]]). In [[Mahāyāna]] Buddhism, the [[Buddha]] is thought to be {{Wiki|supermundane}} and is regarded as a {{Wiki|transcendent}} {{Wiki|being}} of {{Wiki|limitless}} [[wisdom]] and {{Wiki|power}}. |
| − | See also Lokottara-vāda. | + | See also [[Lokottara-vāda]]. |
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Revision as of 10:42, 15 August 2013
(Sanskrit; Pāli, lokuttara, supermundane). Things related to salvation and the quest for nirvāṇa as opposed to the mundane world (see laukika). The term is used especially of the ‘four paths and four fruits’ associated with the Noble Path (ārya-mārga). In Mahāyāna Buddhism, the Buddha is thought to be supermundane and is regarded as a transcendent being of limitless wisdom and power.
See also Lokottara-vāda.
