asanga

Thân thiện

Asanga meditates under a bodhi tree.

Definition

Proper noun * A 4th-century Indian Buddhist monk, philosopher, and religious leader. He is traditionally regarded as a major founder of the Yogacara (or "Mind-Only") school of Mahayana Buddhism and the author of several key texts.

Usage

• "Asanga" is used as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. It is typically not used with articles (a, an, the) unless part of a specific title.
• It is often discussed in the context of Buddhist philosophy, history, and meditation practice.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • According to tradition, Asanga received teachings directly from the future Buddha Maitreya.
  • The philosophical works of Asanga and his brother Vasubandhu were highly influential across Asia.

Advanced Usage

• In academic and Buddhist contexts, "Asanga" is frequently mentioned alongside his brother Vasubandhu, another pivotal Yogacara philosopher.
• He is sometimes referred to with the honorific Arya Asanga (Noble Asanga).

Variants and Related Words

• Yogacara: (n.) The school of Buddhist philosophy and practice founded by Asanga and Vasubandhu, emphasizing the nature of consciousness.
• Maitreya-nātha: (n.) The name of the celestial bodhisattva from whom Asanga is said to have received teachings; sometimes considered a historical teacher.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper name. In context, he may be described as a Buddhist patriarch, scholar-monk, or founding philosopher.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Indian religious leader and founder of the Yogacara school of Buddhism in India (4th century)

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