Manokamma, Mano-kamma: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Manokamma 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: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaPart of Three Kamma Doors
manokamma ( through mind activities )
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 Dictionarymanokamma : (nt.) mental action.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryManokamma refers to: work of the mind, mental action, associated with kāyakamma (bodily action) and vacī° (vocal action) A. I, 32, 104; Pug. 41; Dhs. 981 (where omitted in text).
Note: manokamma is a Pali compound consisting of the words mano and kamma.
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)
Partial matches: Kamma, Manas.
Full-text: Mental Action, Kammadvara, Kammatthana, Karma.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Manokamma, Mano-kamma; (plurals include: Manokammas, kammas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 1 - Chain Of Cause And Effect < [Chapter 4 - The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Chapter 12 - Paticcasamuppada In Reverse Order
Chapter 3 - Khandha Paticcasamuppada
Chapter 8 - The Doctrine Of Paticcasamuppada Shown In Direct Way (anuloma)
Karmic Astrology—a Study (by Sunita Anant Chavan)
Part 3.5 - Classification of Karma < [Chapter 2 - Jyotiḥśāstra and the Concept of Karman]
Part 4.3 - Karma in the Vedāṅga period < [Chapter 3 - Development of Jyotiḥśāstra and Karman in the Literature]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Domain 3 - Bhávaná (meditation) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)