Apodhatu, Apas-dhatu, Āpodhātu: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
Languages
1. Pali
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Introduction:

Apodhatu 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

'water-element'; s. dhātu.

context information

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).

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

Āpodhātu (आपोधातु) refers to the “element of water” and is associated with Māraṇī, according to the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi [i.e., Cakrasamvara Meditation] ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “[...] Mohavajrī in the eyes. Dveṣavajrī in the ears. Īrṣyāvajrī in the nostrils. Rāgavajrī in the mouth. Sūryavajrī in touch. Aiśvaryavajrī in the seat of all senses. The element of earth, Pātanī. The element of water (āpodhātu), Māraṇī. The element of fire, Ākarṣaṇī. The element of wind, Padmanṛtyeśvarī. The element of Space, Padmajvālanī. Thus, the purity of the divinities in the seat of the elements”.

context information

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.

General definition (in Buddhism)

Source: WikiPedia: Buddhism

Water (or liquid) element (āpo-dhātu): Internal water elements include

bile,
phlegm,
pus,
blood,
sweat,
fat,
tears,
nasal mucus,
urine, etc.

Also see: Mahābhūta;

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

āpodhātu : (f.) the element of cohesion.

context information

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.

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Part 1 - The Four Fundamental Elements < [Chapter 10 - Rupa (matter)]

Chapter 10 - Rupa (matter)

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Part 2 - Mindfulness Of The Four Elements < [Chapter 2 - Preliminary Instructions For Meditators]

Part 4 - Sitting Meditation < [Appendix One]

Part 1 - Balancing The Mental Faculties < [Chapter 6 - Nine Ways To Sharpen The Mental Faculties]

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Chapter V - The Category Of Form Under A Fivefold Aspect < [Book II - Form]

Chapter IV - Categories Of Form Under Fourfold Aspects < [Book II - Form]

Part VI - On The Inquiry Into Rupam (form) < [Introductory Essay]

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Part 3 - The Six Elements Explained < [Chapter 3 - Systematic Practice]