Phassa Sutta: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Phassa 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. Phassa Sutta. Because of diversity in elements arises diversity of perceptions, etc. S.ii.146.

2. Phassa Sutta. Eye contact is impermanent, changeable; so is it with the others. S.iii.226.

3. Phassa Sutta. The arising of contact by the six senses is the arising of decay and death; and, similarly, its cessation. S.iii.230.

4. Phassa Sutta. The desire and lust which is in the contact of the six senses is a corruption of the heart. S.iii.233.

context information

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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