Stinginess: 1 definition
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Stinginess 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: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinesmacchariya; cf. Tab. II.
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)
Full-text (+32): Macchariya, Karpanya, Kadariya, Kamjushitana, Cukkuccettu, Uluttattanam, Nakkattanam, Ripijiddu, Kadariyata, Juggu, Jipunatana, Karpanyabhava, Jinatana, Katukabhava, Komatitana, Vadannuta, Kaihidita, Jigututana, Jibatu, Reshannu.
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Search found 38 books and stories containing Stinginess; (plurals include: Stinginesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Sakka’s Question (1): on envy (issā) and stinginess (macchariya) < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]
Sakka’s Question (2): On Love and Hatred as the causes of Covetousness and Stinginess < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]
Part 1 - Preaching to the Sakyan Prince Mahānāma < [Chapter 33 - The Buddha’s Fifteenth Vassa at Kapilavatthu]
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 19 - Envy, Stinginess, Regret < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Chapter 23 - Different Groups Of Defilements Part III < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Appendix 7 - Appendix To Chapter 20 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 6 - The Story Of A Rich Man < [Chapter 7 - Kamma]
Factor 10 - Macchariya (jealousy, selfishness) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Part 2 - The Doer Gets The Direct Effect < [Chapter 7 - Kamma]
Lessons On The Value Of Generosity < [Forty-five Years Of Teaching]
A Treatise on the Paramis (by Ācariya Dhammapāla)
Chapter VIII - What Is Their Cleansing?
Chapter IX - What Are Their Opposites?
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 10b.1) The six perfections: Generosity < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]
Part 10b.5) The six perfections: Meditation < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]