Ahetuka Citta, Rootless Consciousness: 2 definitions

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Ahetuka Citta 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: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana Dhama

Part of Asobhana Cittas.

Again these 18 ahetuka cittas or rootless consciousness can be divided into three separate groups. They are:

  • 7 akusala vipakacittas,
  • 8 kusalavipakacittas and
  • 3 ahetuka kiriya cittas.

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Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines

s. hetu.

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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