Akusala Cetasika: 2 definitions
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Akusala Cetasika means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaThere are 14 akusala cetasikas.They are
- 4 cetasikas in moha team
- 3 cetasikas in lobha team
- 4 cetasikas in dosa team
- 3 cetasikas in miscellaneous team.
Akusala citta and akusala cetasika are akusala dhammas, dhammas which are unskilful, unprofitable, unclean, impure.
There are fourteen akusala cetasikas which can accompany only akusala citta. Some akusala cetasikas accompany only certain types of akusala cittas.
There are four types of akusala cetasikas which have to arise with every akusala citta. These cetasikas are:
- ignorance, moha
- shamelessness, ahirika
- recklessness, anottappa
- restlessness, uddhacca
One of these, ignorance, is root, the other three are not roots These four types have to assist each akusala citta in performing; its function. So long as these types have not been eradicated akusala citta will arise. Only the arahat has eradicated these four types, For him there are no more conditions for the arising of akusala.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cetasika, Akusala.
Full-text: Vicikiccha, Uddhacca, Miscellaneous Team, Moha Team, Dosa Team, Lobha, Lobha Team, Mana, Pakinnaka Cetasikas, Thina Middha, Cetasika, Kukkucca, Dosha, Akusala Citta.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Akusala Cetasika; (plurals include: Akusala Cetasikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Appendix 7 - Appendix To Chapter 20 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Chapter 13 - Introduction < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Chapter 19 - Envy, Stinginess, Regret < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 2 - Cetasikas (or mental factors)
Chapter 17 - Kamma paccayo (or kamma condition)
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Conclusion < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)
Conclusion < [Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)]
In Asoka’s Footsteps (by Nina Van Gorkom)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Appendix 2 - To Cetasika < [Appendix]
Chapter 22 - Sobhana And Asobhana < [Part 2 - Citta]
Appendix 1 - To Citta < [Appendix]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)