Esana Sutta, Esanā-sutta: 2 definitions
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Esana 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 NamesA group of suttas on the three kinds of longing (esana) the longing for sensual delights, for becoming, for the holy life. These are spoken of in relation to the Noble Eightfold Path (S.v.54f). The same is repeated for
(1) the seven bojjhangas (S.v.136),
(2) the four satipatthanas (S.v.191),
(3) the indriyas (S.v.240, 242),
(4) the five balas (S.v.250, 252),
(5) the iddhi paddas (S.v.291), and
(6) the jhanas (S.v.309).
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, Esana.
Ends with: Ariyapariyesana Sutta, Pariyesana Sutta, Pavesana Sutta.
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