Radiant Gods: 1 definition
Introduction:
Radiant Gods 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
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinesābhassara; cf. deva.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Radiant, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, Jumala.
Full-text: Abhassara, Vinnanatthiti, Nava Sattavasa.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Radiant Gods; (plurals include: Radiant Godses). 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 Chödrön)
Appendix 4 - The legend of Māra and the Buddha at the brahmin village Śālā < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Fourfold Rebirth < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]
Fourfold Kamma < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 46 - Purificatory Rites of a Brāhmaṇa < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
Naishadha-charita of Shriharsha (by Krishna Kanta Handiqui)