Nidana Sutta, Nidāna-sutta: 1 definition

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Nidana 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Nidana Sutta

The three means by which deeds are heaped up: greed, hatred and delusion. A.iii.338.

2. Nidana Sutta

Preached at Kammasadamma. Ananda tells the Buddha that though the Paticcasamuppada is so deep, yet, to him, it is so plain. The Buddha warns him against such an idea, because all samsara is due to lack of understanding of the Causal law (S.ii.92). This sutta was probably called the Culanidana Sutta (E.g., MA.i. 225; VibhA.267) as opposed to the Mahanidana Sutta.

1. Nidana Sutta

Two suttas on the three originating causes of action: lust, malice and delusion. A.i.134f.

2. Nidana Sutta

The three causes of action: lust, malice and delusion. A.i.263.

3. Nidana Sutta

Absence of lust, malice and delusion prevents the arising of actions. A.i.264.

4. Nidana Sutta

Actions are originated by desire for things which, in the past, were based on desire, for the like things in the future and at the present time. A.i.265.

5. Nidana Sutta

The opposite of No. 4. A.i.266.

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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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