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)
Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaPart 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 Doctriness. hetu.
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: Consciousness, Ahetuka, Citta.
Ends with: Sahetuka Citta.
Full-text: Ahetuka, Pancadvaravajjana Citta, Hasituppada Citta, Akusala Vipakacitta, Kiriya Citta, Manodvaravajjana Citta, Kamavacara Citta, Asobhana Citta, Kusalavipaka Citta, Citta.
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Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Appendix 5 - Appendix To Chapter 11 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Appendix 1 - Appendix To Chapter 2 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Appendix 4 - Appendix To Chapter 9 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
Chapter 9 - The Ahetuka Cittas Which Are Unknown In Daily Life
Listening to the Dhamma (by Nina van Gorkom)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 21 - Roots < [Part 2 - Citta]
Appendix 1 - To Citta < [Appendix]
Appendix 2 - To Cetasika < [Appendix]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
18 Types of Rootless Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Rootless Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Summary of Roots < [Chapter III - Miscellaneous Section]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)