Mental Factors: 1 definition
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Mental Factors 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 Doctrinesmental: s. cetasika. - F. of absorption, s. jhāna - F. of enlightenment, s. bojjhanga.
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)
Ends with: Seven Inseparable Mental Factors.
Full-text (+23): Cetasika, Lahuta, Nama, Kayapassaddhi, Kayalahuta, Indriya, Adaptability, Muduta, Ujukata, Kammannata, Passaddhi Sambojjhanga, Avyakata, Jhana, Jivita, Uddhacca, Shobhana, Lokiya, Mana, Sobhana Cetasikas, Akusala Sadharana Cetasika.
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Search found 49 books and stories containing Mental Factors; (plurals include: Mental Factorses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)
Conclusion < [Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)]
Conclusion < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Division IV - Atthakatha Kanda < [Part II - The Dhammasangani]
Division III - Nikkhepa Kanda < [Part II - The Dhammasangani]
Section One < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Notes (a): What Is Morality? < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Sakka’s Question (6-8): On the Practice of Meditation < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]
Notes (b): Why is it Called Morality? < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Vipassana Meditation Course (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 3 - The Five Mental Factors < [Chapter 4 - Excercises In Mindfulness]
Part 2 - The Noble Eight-fold Path < [Chapter 4 - Excercises In Mindfulness]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 7 - Realization Of The Noble Truths < [Chapter 1 - Happiness Through Right Understanding]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Sublime Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Supra mundane Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]