Uggaha Nimitta: 2 definitions
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Uggaha Nimitta 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 Dhamamental image; If he [the jhana practioner] becomes much much more maturer than he initially was, then the object will arise as a pure mental image or uggaha nimitta.
When uggaha nimitta arises, then the samadhi at that time is called parikamma samadhi.
kamatthanaSource: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines
s. nimitta.
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: Uggaha, Nimitta.
Full-text: Nimitta, Uggaha, Samatha Kamatthana, Patibhaga Nimitta, Kasina, Kaya Gata Sati.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Uggaha Nimitta; (plurals include: Uggaha Nimittas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Heart Released (by Phra Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta Thera)
Anapana Sati (by Ven. Mahathera Nauyane Ariyadhamma)
Step III And Step IV < [Chapter 3 - The Eight Steps]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Compendium of Calm < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Form Sphere Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]