Abstract

The paper focuses on the concept of bhāvanā, i.e. the key term of the Sanskrit treatise “Bhāvanā-krama” by Kamalaśīla (VIII CE). The analysis of the context of “Bhāvanā-krama”, where this term occurs provides an insight into the issues of the origin of the said treatise, its composition and contents. The meaning of this term in “Bhāvanā-krama” is compared to its usage in other Sanskrit texts. The general analysis of the text of “Bhāvanā-krama” and particularly of the application of this term in the expressions, such as bhūtārtha-bhāvanā, bhūtam eva… bhāvanīyam etc. offers a better understanding of the term proper and highlights the deep layers of its meaning.The author declares that there is no conflict of interest.

Highlights

  • the paper focuses on the concept of bhāvanā, i.e. the key term

  • where this term occurs provides an insight into the issues of the origin

  • Процесс бхаваны может быть трактован как «ежемоментное приведение к бытию», или лучше – «побуждение к бытию» (бхавана) подлинной реальности (бхута) – что, собственно, и соответствует высшей цели буддийского йогического делания

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П. Термин бхавана в трактате «Бхавана-крама» Камалашилы Ориенталистика. Все это может свидетельствовать о том, что изначально эти три текста, формирующие «Бхавана-краму», не воспринимались как одно произведение.

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