Pratyeka
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Pratyeka
Shortening of Sanskrit pratyekabuddha, equivalent to pratyeka alone, by oneself + buddha Buddha
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Mrs. Besant's partiality for the Pratyeka Buddha, however, may possibly be explained by some words that H. P. B. once wrote of her to Mr. Judge:—"She is not psychic or spiritual in the least—all intellect."
From H. P. Blavatsky A Great Betrayal by Alice Leighton Cleather
Salutation to all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Âryas, Srâvakas, and Pratyeka Buddhas of all times, past, present, and future; who are adored throughout the farthest limits of the ten quarters of the globe.
From Chips From A German Workshop - Volume I Essays on the Science of Religion by F. Max (Friedrich Max) Müller
The two kings, the fathers, hereupon fell into reflection, and both got to be Pratyeka Buddhas.
From Chinese Literature Comprising the Analects of Confucius, the Sayings of Mencius, the Shi-King, the Travels of Fâ-Hien, and the Sorrows of Han by Sir John Francis Davis
The Pratyeka Buddha heard their words, and immediately attained to nirvana; and hence this place was named "The Park of the rishi's Deer-wild."
The Pratyeka Buddha heard their words, and immediately attained to nirvâna; and hence this place was named "The Park of the rishi's Deer-wild."
From Chinese Literature Comprising the Analects of Confucius, the Sayings of Mencius, the Shi-King, the Travels of Fâ-Hien, and the Sorrows of Han by Sir John Francis Davis
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