Patriarchs: 2 definitions
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Patriarchs means something in Buddhism, Pali, Christianity. 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
: The Art of Asia: Who is Who in HeavenThese are historical or semi historical champions of the Buddhist faith. Portraits (imaginary or real) of these paragons are kept in subsidiary chapels within temple complexes. In making daily offerings and conducting annual memorial services before these images, monks are reminded of the past priests selfless example.See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+3): Marici, Dashapurvin, Tarumishtar, Pancalakshana, Adinatha, Rishabhadeva, Vrishabhanatha, Vrishabhadeva, Vamsha, Maharshi, Samgharaksha, Sangharaksha, Shakya, Upagupta, Purana, Saptarshi, Rishabhanatha, Rishi, Bhrigu, Daksha.
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Search found 62 books and stories containing Patriarchs; (plurals include: Patriarchses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
3.3 (a): The Origin of the Transmission (of Enlightenment in India) < [Chapter 3 - The DhyÄna in MahÄyÄna Literature]
3.4 (a): Bodhidharma and Hui Kāo (3rdā�4th century CE) < [Chapter 3 - The DhyÄna in MahÄyÄna Literature]
3.4 (b): From Seng-Tsāan to Hung-Jen < [Chapter 3 - The DhyÄna in MahÄyÄna Literature]
Dhammapada (translated from the Pali) (by F. Max MĆ¼ller)
Vishnu Purana (Taylor) (by McComas Taylor)
Chapter 22 - BrahmÄ appoints sovereigns; Nature of the Absolute < [Book One: Creation]
Chapter 10 - Descendants of the first patriarchs and Dakį¹£aās daughters < [Book One: Creation]
Chapter 7 - The first patriarchs < [Book One: Creation]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - On patriarchs < [Chapter 5]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.31 < [Section III - To whom does the Child belong?]
Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)