Asanga

proper noun

Meaning

A 4th-century Indian philosopher and monk who is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Buddhist thought.

Examples

Asanga is traditionally credited with receiving the core teachings of the Yogacara school directly from the bodhisattva Maitreya.
The treatises attributed to Asanga provide a systematic framework for understanding the nature of consciousness and the path to enlightenment.

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Asanga

proper noun

Pronunciation: /əˈsɑːŋɡə/

Definition

A 4th-century Indian philosopher and monk who is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Buddhist thought.

Examples

Asanga is traditionally credited with receiving the core teachings of the Yogacara school directly from the bodhisattva Maitreya.
The treatises attributed to Asanga provide a systematic framework for understanding the nature of consciousness and the path to enlightenment.

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