Uddesavibhanga Sutta, Uddesavibhaṅga-sutta: 1 definition
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe Buddha utters the brief statement that a monk should always so guard his mind that it may not be externally diffused nor internally set. The monks repeat this statement to Maha Kaccana, who gives a detailed exposition thereof. When the Buddha is told of Kaccanas explanation, he praises his erudition (M.iii.223ff).
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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Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(c). Majjhima Nikāya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.3.2. Vedanānupassanā–Contemplation of the Feeling < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]