PRATYEKA-BUDDHA


Meaning of PRATYEKA-BUDDHA in English

In Buddhism , one who attains enlightenment through his own efforts rather than by listening to the teachings of a buddha.

The way of the self-enlightened buddha was retained only in the Theravada tradition. Mahayana Buddhism rejects the path of self-enlightenment as too limiting and embraces the ideal of the bodhisattva , who postpones final enlightenment to work for the salvation of others.

Britannica English dictionary.      Английский словарь Британика.