Thinamiddha, Thīnamiddha, Thina-middha: 2 definitions
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Thinamiddha 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryN (Laziness (thina); Torpor (middha)).
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryThīnamiddha refers to: sloth & drowsiness, stolidity & torpor; two of the 5 nīvaraṇāni (Dhs. trsl. pp. 120, 310) Vin. II, 200 (vigata°); D. I, 71, 246; III, 49, 234, 269, 278; S. I, 99; III, 106; V, 277 sq.; A. III, 69 sq.; 421; Sn. 437 (pañcamī senā Mārassa); It. 27, 120; Ps. I. 31, 45, 162; II, 12, 169, 179, 228; Pug. 68; Dhs. 1154, 1486; Vism. 469; Sdhp. 459. (Page 309)
Note: thīnamiddha is a Pali compound consisting of the words thīna and middha.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Middha, Thina, Tiṇa.
Full-text: Torpor, Nivarana, Miscellaneous Team, Avarana Sutta, Five Hindrances, Upacara Bhavana, Pariyutthana, Panca.
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Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 12-13 - Thina and middha (sloth and torpor) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
Part 1 - The Obstacles Of The Inexperienced Meditator < [Chapter 3]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Mindfulness Of Dhamma < [Chapter 4 - The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness]
Part 5 - Seven Benefits Of Meditation < [Chapter 3 - Seven Benefits Of Mindfulness Meditation]
Part 1 - Balancing The Mental Faculties < [Chapter 6 - Nine Ways To Sharpen The Mental Faculties]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.6. Enlightenment Factor of Concentration < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
1.3. Enlightenment Factor of Effort < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
3.3. The Method of Development of Iddhi (Psychic Power) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Chapter 10 - The Superconscious Mind < [Book II]
Chapter 14 - Jhāna Concentration < [Book II]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)