Avyakata, Avyākata: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Avyakata 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: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrineslit. 'indeterminate' - i.e. neither determined as karmically 'wholesome' nor as 'unwholesome' - are the karmically neutral, i.e. amoral, states of consciousness and mental factors.
They are either mere karma-results (vipāka, q.v.), as e.g. all the sense perceptions and the mental factors associated therewith, or they are karmically independent functions (kiriya-citta, q.v.), i.e. neither karmic nor karma-resultant.
See Tab. I. (App.).
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryavyākata : (adj.) not designated.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Avyakata Samyutta, Avyakata Vagga.
Full-text: Karmically Neutral, Avyakrita, Vyakata, Kiriya, Meat Eating, Kushala, Hetu, Kamma.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Avyakata, Avyākata; (plurals include: Avyakatas, Avyākatas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Part III - Indeterminate States Of Consciousness < [Book I - The Genesis Of Thoughts]
Part VIII - On The Buddhist Notions Of "good, Bad, And Indeterminate" < [Introductory Essay]
Chapter I - On Effect, Or Result < [Part III - Indeterminate States Of Consciousness]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 16 - Citta And Cetasika < [Part 2 - Citta]
Chapter 21 - Roots < [Part 2 - Citta]
Chapter 22 - Sobhana And Asobhana < [Part 2 - Citta]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Summary of Roots < [Chapter III - Miscellaneous Section]
Mixed Categories < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
Consciousness Pertaining The Sensuous Sphere < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Conditions (by Nina van Gorkom)
In Asoka’s Footsteps (by Nina Van Gorkom)
Buddha Desana (by Sayadaw U Pannadipa)
Chapter 1 - Kamma And Its Result < [Part I - Kamma And Rebirth]