Acquired Image: 1 definition
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Acquired Image 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 Doctrines(during concentration): s. nimitta, samādhi, kasina.
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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Partial matches: Image.
Full-text: Kasina, Nimitta, Kaya Gata Sati.
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Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
11.1. Samatha and Vipassanā < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 292-293 - The Story of the Venerables of Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)