Rasatanha, Rasataṇhā, Rasa-tanha: 2 definitions
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Rasatanha 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.
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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryrasataṇhā : (f.) the thirst for taste.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryRasataṇhā refers to: thirst for taste, lust of sensual enjoyment D. III, 244, 280; J. V, 293; Dhs. 1059; DhA. IV, 196.
Note: rasataṇhā is a Pali compound consisting of the words rasa and taṇhā.
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.
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Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza on rasa-gedha < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 14 - Making the Joyful, Solemn Utterance (Udāna) < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Chapter 11 - Teaching The Practice Of Moral Perfection (From Nālaka Sutta) < [Volume 2.2]
The Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 296-301 - The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]