Appanihita, Appaṇihita: 2 definitions
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Appanihita 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.
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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryappaṇihita : (adj.) free from desire.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAppaṇihita, (adj.) (a + paṇihita) aimless, not bent on anything, free from desire, usually as nt. aimlessness, combd. w. animittaṃ Vin.III, 92, 93 = IV.25; Dhs.351, 508, 556. See on term Cpd. 67; Dhs.trsl. 93, 143 & cp. paṇihita. (Page 57)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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Starts with: Appanihita Vimokkha, Appanihitanupassana.
Full-text: Panihita, Apranihita, Samadhi, Phala, Vishuddhi.
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A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
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A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
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Chapter V - Thought Engaged Upon The Higher Ideal < [Part I - Good States Of Consciousness]
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