Khila Sutta, Khīla-sutta: 2 definitions

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Khila 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)

[«previous next»] — Khila Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Khila Sutta - Fallowness of heart arises from doubt in the Buddha, the Dhamma, the Sangha, and the way of training (sikkha), and from anger against ones fellow celibates. A.iii.248; iv.460; D.iii.237; M.i.101; Vibh.377, etc.

2. Khila Sutta - Same as the above, but here the five vinibandha, which are elsewhere given as a separate section (see the Vinibandha Sutta), are added at the end of the khila. A.v.17ff.

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The three mental obstructions - lust, hatred, and illusion - to the comprehension of the Noble Eightfold Path (S.v.57).

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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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