Answer

In Jain Dharma, Samavasaran is the divine preaching assembly of a Tirthankar after Keval Gyan.

Regarding Buddhist scriptures: the Jain Samavasaran, as understood in Jain tradition, is not a central or standard doctrine in Buddhist scriptures. Buddhist texts do mention Nigaṇṭha Nāṭaputta, who is identified in Jain tradition as Bhagwan Mahavira, and they refer to Jain ascetics as Nigaṇṭhas. But the detailed Jain concept of Samavasaran belongs to Jain Agam and Jain narrative tradition.

Explanation

In Jain tradition, Samavasaran is described as:

• A divine assembly created for the Tirthankar’s sermon after attaining Keval Gyan.
• A place where humans, animals, devas, and other beings can listen peacefully.
• An atmosphere free from hostility, where even natural enemies sit together without fear.
• The Tirthankar gives Deshna, and each listener understands it according to their own language and capacity.

Buddhist scriptures often discuss rival spiritual teachers of the Buddha’s time, including Nigaṇṭha Nāṭaputta. However, they generally present Jain teachings from a Buddhist perspective and do not preserve the Jain Samavasaran doctrine in the same way Jain scriptures do.

Spiritual Understanding

For Jains, Samavasaran represents the universal compassion and perfect knowledge of a Tirthankar. It shows that the Tirthankar’s message is for all living beings, not only humans.

Takeaway

Samavasaran is primarily a Jain concept. Buddhist scriptures mention Mahavira and Jain ascetics, but the full doctrine of Samavasaran is preserved within Jain tradition, not as a major Buddhist teaching.