Ayatana Sutta, Āyatana-sutta: 2 definitions
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Ayatana Sutta 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: Pali Proper Names1. Ayatana Sutta - Once when the Buddha was staying in the Kutagarasala in Vesali, he preached to the monks a sermon on the six spheres of contact (salayatana). The monks listened with rapt attention until Mara, making a terrible din, disturbed their peace of mind. The Buddha admonished the monks not to be led away by Mara, and the latter, discomfited, disappeared (S.i.112).
2. Ayatana Sutta - The four Ariyan truths are concerned with the six personal spheres of sense. Effort should be made to realise this. S.v.426.
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: Sutta, Ayatana.
Ends with: Anancayatana Sutta, Mahasalayatana Sutta.
Full-text: Moggallana Sutta.
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