Ihalokasukha, Ihaloka-sukha: 1 definition
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Ihalokasukha 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraIhalokasukha (इहलोकसुख) refers to “present happiness�, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 2).—Accordingly, “[Question.—Why do Buddhist ūٰ begin with the word evam, ‘thus�?]—[...] Furthermore, the word Evam occurs at the beginning of Buddhist texts. Present happiness (ihalokasukha), future happiness (amutrasukha), the happiness of Nirvāṇa (Ծṇaܰ), all happiness has its roots (ū) in very powerful faith�.

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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ihaloka, Sukha.
Full-text: Amutrasukha, Amutra, Nirvanasukha.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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