Olarika Rupa: 1 definition
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Olarika Rupa 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 Dhama5 pasada rupas and 7 visaya rupas or 7 gocara rupas are rough rupas and they are called olarika rupas. They are almost understandable and close to understanding. They are also called santike rupas. These 12 rupas are associated with touching and they are called sappatigha rupas.
Other 16 rupas are called sukhuma rupas or subtle materials. They are also called dure rupas as they are far from easy understandability. And they are called appatigha rupas as they are not touched.
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: Olarika, Rupa.
Full-text: Sukhuma Rupa, Santike Rupa, Sappatigha Rupa, Appatigha Rupa, Dure Rupa.
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The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena (by Nina van Gorkom)
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)