Upadana Sutta, Upādāna-sutta: 2 definitions
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Upadana Sutta 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: Pali Proper Names1. Upadana Sutta - Enjoyment brings about craving, grasping, becoming, birth, etc., and, in turn, the whole mass of Ill.
It is like a fire with many loads of faggots, constantly supplied with fuel. S.ii.84f.
2. Upadana Sutta - On grasping and the things that make for it. S.iii.167.
3. Upadana Sutta - The Buddha teaches the things that make for grasping and the fetters arising there from. S.iv.89.
4. Upadana Sutta - On grasping and the things that encourage it. S.iv.108.
5. Upadana Sutta - Jambukhadaka asks Sariputta what grasping is. Sariputta says there are four kinds: grasping after sensuality, opinion, rule and ritual and theory of self. S.iv.258.
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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