Sabbacitta: 1 definition
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Sabbacitta 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: Pali Kanon: Introducing Buddhist AbhidhammaEvery consciousness consists of the 7 Univerals or Common Properties (sabbacitta):
- phassa (Contact)
- vedana (Feeling)
- sanna (Perception)
- cetana (Volition)
- ekaggata (One pointedness of Mind)
- jivitindriya (Psychic Life)
- manasikara (Attention)
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)
Starts with: Sabbacitta Sadharana, Sabbacittasadharana Cetasika.
Full-text: Seven Universals, Cetasika, Sabbacitta Sadharana.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Sabbacitta; (plurals include: Sabbacittas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Different Combinations of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Appendix 2 - To Cetasika < [Appendix]
Chapter 22 - Sobhana And Asobhana < [Part 2 - Citta]
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 1 - Contact < [Part I - The Universals]
Chapter 24 - Introduction < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]
Chapter 8 - Applied Thinking And Sustained Thinking < [Part II - The Particulars (pakinnaka)]