Arupakusala Citta: 1 definition
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Arupakusala Citta 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 DhamaPart of arupavacara cittas
4 arupakusala cittas are cittas that arise when arupa jhana are being practised. The practice of arupa jhana is bhavana kusala. So at the time of arupa jhana, arupakusala cittas arise.
Arupakusala cittas:
- akasanancayatana arupakusala citta
- vinnanancayatana arupakusala citta
- akincinnayatana arupakusala citta
- nevasannanasannayatana arupakusala citta
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: Arupakusala, Citta.
Full-text: Arupavacara Citta, Arupavipaka Citta, Akincinnayatana.
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