Arupavipaka Citta: 1 definition

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Arupavipaka 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)

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Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana Dhama

Part of arupavacara cittas

4 arupavipaka cittas are resultant cittas due to respective arupakusala citta. These 4 cittas arise only in arupa brahma. Because they all are patisandhi citta, bhavanga citta, and cuti citta of arupa brahma. So they cannot arise in other planes of existence.

Arupavipaka cittas

  1. akasanancayatana arupavipaka citta
  2. vinnanancayatana arupavipaka citta
  3. akincinnayatana arupavipaka citta
  4. nevasannanasannayatana arupavipaka citta
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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).

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